Tagged: Pennies
Explore U.S. cents from 1793 to present! Find current penny values, key dates, which ones are copper, and valuable mint errors hiding in your pocket change!
The 7 Varieties Of 1982 Lincoln Memorial Cents: How To Tell Large Date vs. Small Date, Copper vs. Zinc, And Current Values
For Lincoln cents, 1982 was a landmark year. In 1982, the value of copper actually began to exceed the face value of the cent. Here's a little about zinc vs copper Lincoln memorial cents, small date vs large date cents, and the 7 varieties of 1982 Lincoln memorial cents, including their value today.
Wheat Pennies: The Rarest & Most Valuable Wheat Cents
In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents (perhaps 10 cents). However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive -- costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Here's the scoop.
Non-Commemorative Commemorative Coins Like The Lincoln-JFK Penny And The Liberty Bell Penny Explained
Some novelty coins were made to commemorate or celebrate something, however, they were not made by the U.S. mint -- so they are not actually true commemorative coins. Two examples are the Lincoln-JFK penny and the Liberty Bell penny. Here's more info about each, including what they're worth.
How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders...
U.S. 2-Cent & 3-Cent Coin Values: See How Much Two-Cent Pieces (1864-1873) And Three-Cent Pieces (1851-1889) Are Worth
Did you know that the U.S. had a 2-cent coin? Yes, from 1864 to 1873 the United States had a coin with a denomination of two cents. There was a 3-cent coin, too -- with a denomination of three cents from 1851 to 1889. Interestingly, some 3-cent pieces are silver, while others are made of a nickel composition (those are sometimes called 3-cent nickels). Here are little-known facts about 2-cent and 3-cent coins... and how much they're worth today.
How To Protect & Store Coins: Examples Of The 9 Best Ways To Store Your Coins
What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...
How Much Are Flying Eagle Pennies Worth? All Flying Eagle Cent Values (From 1856 To 1858)
The Flying Eagle cent is one of my favorite coins. I own 8 Flying Eagle pennies. Here are some little-known facts about the Flying Eagle penny.
U.S. Coin Facts vs Fiction… A Fun Quiz To Help You Tell The Difference!
How much do you know about U.S. coins and coin history? Jot down your answers and see how well you do. The correct answers to these coin questions are at the bottom... no cheating!
Got Wheaties? A List Of The Most Valuable Wheat Pennies (Including 1909 Wheat Cent Values)
A lot of people have been asking questions and wanting to know the value of their wheat back pennies, which collectors call 'wheaties'. Here is the run-down on wheat pennies...
Pennies & Nickels: Their Metals Are Worth More Than Their Face Value!
Are we about to witness the demise of the penny and the nickel? New rules have gone into effect that makes it a crime to melt pennies and nickels and sell them -- despite the fact that the price of the metals inside those coins is worth more than the face value of the coins themselves!
Use Coinstar To Cash-in Your Loose Change… Finally, NO Fees!
Finally! Now there's a way to get CASH -- penny for penny -- for all your loose change. Well, sort of. The equivalent of cash, actually.
Rare Lincoln-Kennedy Penny: Are Commemorative Coins Like This Valuable?
Wondering what the value is of a Lincoln-Kennedy Penny? Here's a little about the commemorative Kennedy-Lincoln penny, including some of the similarities -- and differences -- between President Kennedy and President Lincoln.