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A coin ERROR results when just one, two, or a FEW coins were struck incorrectly due to a mishap that took place at that exact moment on the coin press. Errors include major and minor oddities that were caused by human OR mechanical mistakes at the U.S. Mint — they entered circulation that way and are relatively few in number. A coin VARIETY results when LOTS of coins in a row were struck incorrectly due to the die itself striking every coin the same way on the coin press. Varieties are minor oddities that were caused by mechanical mistakes at the U.S. Mint – and they may have been replicated thousands of times. These articles cover known U.S. coin errors & varieties, how to determine a true error coin from a fake one, the most valuable errors to look for, and how to spot new errors on coins — because they’re being discovered all the time!

Why Is One 2000 Nickel Worth More Than $20,000?

Want to know the value of your 2000 nickels? And how to find 2000 nickel errors today? Tips from a longtime coin collector who is always on the hunt for U.S. nickels from the year 2000!

The 2009 nickel is scarce and valuable because fewer than usual were struck. photos courtesy of Heritage Auctions, www.HA.com.

The 2009 Nickel Is Rare & Valuable… Here’s Why! (Everything You Need To Know About 2009 Nickel Values)

2009 U.S. nickels have always been hard to find in circulation -- find out WHY. Have a 2009-P nickel or a 2009-D nickel? See how much your 2009 nickels are worth today!

The 1997 quarter can be worth a lot of money. Some have sold for over $3,500! Find out how much your 1997 quarters are worth here...

There’s A 1997 Quarter Worth $3,500? Yes! Find Out How Much All Of Your 1997 Quarters Are Worth

1997 Quarter Values Guide: Find out how much your 1997 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1997 quarters, and what makes a 1997 quarter rare and valuable today.

The 1998 quarter can be worth a lot of money. Some have sold for over $3,500! Find out how much your 1998 quarters are worth here...

1998 Quarter Value: Some 1998 Quarters Are Worth $1,300 Or More… Find Out If You Have Any!

1998 Quarter Values Guide: Find out how much your 1998 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1998 quarters, and what makes a 1998 quarter rare and valuable today.

Some 1996 quarters are worth hundreds of dollars or even more above face value.

1996 Quarter Value Guide: See How Much A 1996 Washington Quarter Is Worth Today

1996 Quarter Value Guide - Here’s what to look for on your 1996 quarters. Plus the values for rare 1997 quarters, 1996 quarter errors, and all of the other 1996 quarters you might come across!

Some 1995 Washington Quarters Are Worth $3,500! Find Out If You Have One…

Some 1995 quarters are worth thousands of dollars. Here are the features you should be looking for on 1995 quarters. Plus a list of 1995 error quarters you can find in pocket change!

Some 1994 quarters are worth more than $1,000!

1994 Quarter Value Guide: Some 1994 Quarters Are Worth $1,500… Here’s What To Look For!

How much is a 1994 quarter worth? Some are worth thousands of dollars! Here are the details to look for on 1994 quarters + A list of 1994 error quarters you can find in pocket change!

Some 2023 pennies have an extra V on the heads side. These 2023 extra V pennies are rare and valuable -- see how much they're worth today!

How Much Are The 2023 Extra V Penny Error Coins Worth? (2023 VDBV Penny Value)

There are at least 2 kinds of 2023 Extra V penny errors - one that simply has the extra V (known as the 2023 VDBV penny) and one that shows the extra V much farther to the right (known as the 2023 Far V penny). See how much these 2023 error pennies are worth!

Why Do Coins Have Ridges On The Sides?

Have you noticed that some U.S. coins have ridges on their edges, while others do not? Why do some coins have edge reeds and other coins have smooth edges? Turns out, there are MANY reasons why coins have ridges... Find out here!

A 1969 Nickel Worth More Than $33,000? YES… Here’s What To Look For!

Some 1969 nickels are worth a lot of money! Here’s what to look for on your 1969 nickels - How to tell if you have a 1969 nickel worth thousands of dollars.

Some 1969 coins are worth big money, including the 1969-S doubled die penny -- a rare 1969 coin with a value of more than $25,000!

A List Of All 1969 Coins Worth Money That You Should Be Looking For (Including The 1969 Double Die Penny!)

1969 Coins Worth Money - See a list of the most valuable coins from 1969. Find out why some 1960 coins are so valuable today!

The rare, valuable 1975-D High D Jefferson nickel error can be worth more than $1,000.

The Rare & Valuable 1975 Nickel Error Worth $500+ That You Need To Look For!

There's a rare & valuable 1975 nickel error worth up to $1,000 that involves the "D" mintmark. Here's what to look for! (Plus, see ALL 1975 nickel values.)

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