In 1976, the United States celebrated its 200th birthday with a big party. The U.S. Mint joined in by creating the Bicentennial Quarter, a special coin with a colonial drummer on the back and the dates 1776-1976 on the front. Most of these quarters are worth just 25 cents, but a few rare ones have … Read more
A Hidden Treasure in Your Pocket The Kennedy Half Dollar Valued at $5.8 Million : In a surprising twist for coin collectors and everyday Americans, a rare Kennedy half dollar could be worth a staggering $5.8 million, and it might still be floating around in circulation. This coin, minted in 1964, is one of the … Read more
A Surprising Discovery A small coin is making big news across the United States. A 1982 Roosevelt dime, missing its mint mark, was recently found in everyday pocket change. This tiny piece of history, valued at an astonishing $475,000, has collectors and everyday people buzzing with excitement. The dime was discovered by a woman in … Read more
A Lucky Find A small penny found in loose change has turned into a massive discovery. A rare Lincoln Wheat Penny from 1969, known for a unique error, was recently spotted in circulation in Pennsylvania. Valued at an incredible $500,000, this coin has sparked excitement among collectors and everyday people alike. The finder, a retiree … Read more
A Penny Worth a Fortune A 1999 Lincoln penny sold for a jaw-dropping $145,000 at a recent auction, showing that small change can hold big value. This coin, called the 1999 Wide AM penny, is rare because of a mistake made at the U.S. Mint. They used a special proof die, meant for collector coins, … Read more
A Hidden Treasure in Your Change A regular quarter could be worth thousands, and one such gem is the 2016 Shawnee National Forest Quarter with a reverse cud error. Part of the America the Beautiful series, this coin recently grabbed attention when one sold for $3,800 at auction. Found in everyday change in Illinois, this … Read more
Imagine finding a dime in your pocket worth $250 million. It sounds like a dream, but some rare dimes in circulation could make you a fortune. These tiny coins, often ignored in daily transactions, can have incredible value due to low mintage, minting errors, or historical importance. From old collections to loose change, these dimes … Read more
In 1976, the United States celebrated its 200th birthday with a special coin called the Bicentennial Quarter. This quarter, with a colonial drummer on the back and the dates 1776-1976 on the front, was made to honor America’s independence. Over 1.6 billion of these coins were minted in Philadelphia and Denver, so they are common … Read more
The Kennedy Half Dollar, first minted in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy, is a coin many people recognize. With his portrait on the front and an eagle on the back, these coins were made in huge numbers and are still found in change today. Most are worth just 50 cents, but some rare … Read more
The Bicentennial $2 bill, released in 1976 to celebrate America’s 200th birthday, features Thomas Jefferson on the front and a painting of the Declaration of Independence on the back. These bills are still used today, often tucked away in wallets or cash drawers. While most are worth just $2, some with rare serial numbers or … Read more