A Hidden Treasure in Your Pocket Change Have you ever checked your pocket change for a rare coin? Most people don’t think twice about the quarters they use for laundry or parking meters. But some Washington quarter dollar coins are worth way more than 25 cents. In fact, certain rare versions have sold for millions … Read more
A Surprise in Your Spare Change Have you ever looked closely at the quarters in your wallet? Most people use them without a second thought, but some quarter dollar coins are worth a fortune. Certain rare quarters, especially from the Washington series, have sold for millions at auctions. These coins, first made in 1932, carry … Read more
In 2009, the U.S. Mint released a special series of pennies to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln penny. These coins, known as the Lincoln Bicentennial Cents, have four unique designs that show different parts of Lincoln’s life. While most of these pennies are worth just one cent, some … Read more
Pennies That Pack a Fortune Lincoln Pennies, first minted in 1909 to honor Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, are one of the most common coins in America. You might find them in your change, but some are worth way more than one cent. A rare 1969-S Lincoln Penny with a doubled die error recently sold for … Read more
A small coin worth a fortune was recently found in an unlikely place: a child’s piggy bank. The 1969-S Roosevelt Dime, a rare error coin valued at $400,000, has stunned collectors and sparked a wave of excitement. Discovered by a family in Ohio, this dime is one of only a few known to exist with … Read more
The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, minted from 1916 to 1947, is one of America’s most beautiful coins. Designed by Adolph A. Weinman, it features Lady Liberty walking toward the sunrise on one side and an eagle on the other. Its stunning design and historical value make it a favorite for collectors. Though millions were made, … Read more
A Coin Worth More Than Its Face Value In a small diner in Pennsylvania, a cashier recently received a 1981 Susan B. Anthony Dollar as payment for a coffee. Unaware of its value, she nearly tossed it into the register. That coin, later identified as a rare error version, sold at auction for $880,000 last … Read more
A Hidden Fortune in Your Pocket Every day, Americans toss loose change into jars, car cupholders, or couch cushions without a second thought. But what if that spare change could make you rich? In recent years, rare coins like certain dimes and Bicentennial Quarters have sold for jaw-dropping prices, some fetching up to $455 million … Read more
A Forgotten Treasure In a small town in Ohio, a dusty piggy bank sat on a shelf in Clara Thompson’s attic for over 30 years. The ceramic pig, painted with faded flowers, held more than just loose change. Among the pennies and dimes was a 1937 Buffalo Nickel, a coin that would later shock Clara … Read more
A Hidden Treasure in a Coffee Can In a small town in Pennsylvania, a retired librarian made a stunning discovery that turned her quiet life upside down. Emily Carter, 68, was cleaning out her attic when she found an old coffee can filled with coins. Among them was a 1916-D Mercury dime, a coin so … Read more