Tagged: Novelty Coins
Discover the truth about novelty coins! Learn how to tell altered coins & error coins from novelty coins. Find out which ones are collectible and how much your novelty coins are really worth.
50 State Quarters: Fun Ways To Collect A Complete Set!
The U.S. Mint's state quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. In all, 50 statehood quarters were made -- one for each state in the United States. They were released into circulation in the order that the statehoods came into existence. Here's the official list of all 50 state quarters and their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting the 50 state quarters, and fun ways to save state quarters that you probably haven't thought of!
Have Error Coins? How To Tell A Normal Coin OR An Altered Coin From A Real Coin Error
Your weird looking coins might be error coins! Here's how to tell what's a legit error coin from the U.S. Mint (like the rare 1990 penny, valuable doubled die coins, and bubbled coins) and what's only an altered coin or damaged coin (like two-headed coins, colorized coins, gold-plated coins, really small coins, really large coins, coins with odd rims and edges, dimes & quarters without edge grooves).
Rare 1877 Indian Head Penny Value + How To Spot A Fake 1877 Penny
Want to know how much your 1877 Indian Head penny is worth? Here are answers to your 1877 penny questions, values for this rare coin, info about 1877 replica pennies, and tips to avoid fakes.
Are Trump Coins Worth Buying?
Do experienced coin collectors recommend buying Trump commemorative coins? Find out here. Everything you want to know about these political and cultural collectibles!
Find A Red Painted Quarter? Here’s How Much It’s Worth
Find a red quarter? Wondering why it's been painted red and how much it's worth? Here's the answer to the decades-long red painted quarter mystery -- and how much red quarters are worth today!
Why Do People Put Coins On Graves? (And Other Unique Traditions Involving Coins)
Explore ancient and modern-day traditions that involve coins. See all of the ways that coins are believed to bring luck, joy, peace, and security.
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they're worth.
Two Headed Coins – Are They Rare? Are They Valuable? See Examples Of The Most Rare & Most Valuable 2-Headed Coins
Have a two-headed coin? Want to know what it's worth? Find out here! See examples of two-headed coins and two-tailed coins made by the U.S. Mint. Plus, other novelty coins like the the Lincoln-Kennedy penny and other 2-headed coins that are not US Mint coins.
Military Challenge Coins: Are Military Coins Worth Collecting?
Challenge coins are not really coins. They're not made by the U.S. Mint, and they're not used as currency. Challenge coins first made their appearance during World War I. Here's the story behind challenge coins, why they're called challenge coins, how the coin challenge game works, and how much military challenge coins are worth.
Answers To Your Questions About Strange Coins: Tokens, Big Coins, Tiny Coins, Two-Headed Coins, Blank Coins & Colored Coins
Got any strange coins or tokens? Unusual looking coins do sometimes have value. Here are answers to the most common questions about odd looking coins.
Collecting Fake Coins – A New Facet Of Coin Collecting That’s Gaining Attention
Ever thought of fake coins as worthy of your time? Many counterfeit coins are gaining a spot in some numismatists' coin collections. Find out why here.
6 Fun Facts About Sixpence Coins
There is much lore surrounding the sixpence coin. Here are just 6 incredibly fun facts about sixpence coins.