Lynnette Walczak 
Banks are by far the easiest place to pick up everyday coins. Most local branches keep a steady supply of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and small-sized dollar coins on hand. If you know how to ask, you can trade your cash for coins at exact face value without paying a single penny in markup! Here’s how…
Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.
Coin grade is one of many factors that must be determined in order to find the true value of a coin. Here’s how the professionals grade coins… and how to find the grade of your individual coins. That way, you’ll have a better idea of your coin’s value.
Do you know how to tell a copper penny from a zinc penny? Here are 4 ways to tell if you have a copper penny vs. a zinc penny. When you finish reading these 4 tips, you’ll know how to quickly tell zinc pennies from copper pennies!
The ultimate list of U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars & dollar coins you should be saving, and not spending. See which coins in your spare change jar are worth money! (Any that are NOT listed here are simply worth face value.)
While there is no single answer that defines the ‘best’ coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they’ve chosen to collect and why. Hint: They’re NOT all rare U.S. coins!
Penny Facts: 10 little-known facts about pennies in circulation in the United States — from old rare pennies to the modern Lincoln penny.
Thinking about exploring the world of metal detecting? Wondering exactly how to use a metal detector to find old coins? Here’s a good place to start!
Even if you’re not into collecting coins, here’s a list of rare pennies you should hold onto if you ever come across them. One of the most talked about is the 1943 wheat penny. Other rare pennies on this list include the 1792 penny, 1793 penny, 1844 penny, 1856 penny, 1877 penny, 1909 penny, 1955 penny, and 1974 penny. I’ve also included some tips to help you find out the value of your pennies.
I did a little research to find out which U.S. coins are actually worth something today. See which coins to keep. How to determine the value of your coins. And which U.S. coins you should hold onto and not spend. In this article you will learn how to check a coin’s value yourself at home.
Today, the rarest coins are usually purchased… or found with a metal detector. Industry expert Michael Bernzweig has some tips for collecting coins using a metal detector.
The XP DEUS metal detector is 4 metal detectors in one and the first wireless metal detector EVER! See why this lifelong metal detectorist loves the XP DEUS.
We help you identify US coins worth money! Discover current COIN VALUES and RARE COIN ERRORS that you can find in your POCKET CHANGE today.
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