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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!

The Ultimate Error Coin List: A Visual Guide To All Types Of U.S. Mint Mistakes & Their Values

What are error coins? How much are coin mistakes worth? See all of the error coins that can be found in your pocket change - common coin mistakes are currently in circulation! I'll show you what to look for in your spare change. Plus a list of rare mint error coins that are harder to find but worth a lot of money!

Beginner’s Guide to Buying Coin Rolls: Where & How To Get Rolls Of Coins To Search Through

Wondering how to buy rolls of coins for coin roll searching? Here are the best places to buy rolls of coins + Everything you need to know before buying rolls of coins!

Ultimate Guide To Finding RARE Coins In Circulation …And Making Serious Money With Pocket Change!

Yes, it's definitely possible to find rare coins in your pocket change. Here is a list of coins you should be looking for, how to find them, and how earn real cash!

Coin Roll Hunting 101: A Budget-Friendly Way To Collect Coins By Denomination

I like to buy rolls of coins from the bank, then see how many valuable coins I can find in each roll. It's called coin roll hunting. (Yes it's a thing.) See the coins I've obtained for face value - simply by buying bank rolls. Also, a list of coins you should be looking for in bank rolls - by denomination.

1955 doubled die penny

1955 Poor Man’s Doubled Die Penny Value (“The Story Behind The Coin”)

The 1955 poor man's doubled die penny actually isn't a doubled die penny at all - find out the story behind this popular coin and how to tell the difference between a poor man's coin and the real thing.

Submitting coins to Professional Coin Grading Service, or PCGS, is easy if you know how to do it.

How To Get Your Coin Graded By PCGS (Tips From A Coin Collector Who’s Done It!)

Wondering how to submit coins to PCGS for grading? I've done it myself and have some tips to share that could save you a lot of time and money!

Coin Varieties vs. Error Coins: How They’re Different & What They’re Worth

U.S. coin errors and varieties can be confusing to tell apart. How are variety coins and error coins different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? Here's everything you need to know about errors and varieties in coin collecting.

What makes a coin valuable? There are several factors...

What Makes A Coin Valuable? (The 5 Most Important Factors)

What makes a U.S. coin valuable? There are 5 important factors that determine a coin's value -- and how rare it is. Do you know what those 5 things are?

Types Of U.S. Error Coins (Details To Look For + How Much Of A Premium An Error Adds To A Coin’s Value)

Do you know how to tell if a coin is an error? Use this Coin Error Guide to see a list of features you should be looking for when you're trying to find valuable U.S. error coins.

1998 Penny Value: How Much 1998 Pennies Are Worth (Up To $5,000!) + Rare Errors Like The 1998 Wide AM Penny 

Does your 1998 penny have a mint mark (little letter) under the date? A 1998-S penny is usually worth more than a 1998-D penny. But even a 1998 penny WITHOUT a letter could be worth $5,000 or more! Here’s what you need to know to determine the value of your 1998 pennies.

1999 Penny Values + How To Identify Rare 1999 Pennies (Including The 1999 Wide AM & 1999 Close AM Penny Errors!)

There's a rare 1999 penny error that is worth hundreds of dollars and you could find it in your pocket change! Here's how to tell if you have a 1999 Wide AM penny or not. Plus, see all 1999 penny values.

2000 Penny Value Guide: How Much Yours Are Worth + How To Identify Rare 2000 Pennies Like The 2000 Wide AM Penny Error!

Have a penny dated with the year 2000? Do you know how much it's worth? Some are worth THOUSANDS of dollars! See how much your 2000 pennies are worth here.

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