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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!

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?

A List Of The Most Valuable Old Coins By Denomination

What Are Old Coins Worth? Find the value of old coins here -- everything from old Wheat pennies, Buffalo nickels, Mercury dimes, Roosevelt dimes, Washington quarters, Franklin half dollars, Kennedy half dollars, silver dollars, and pre-1934 gold coins! (Those are the most commonly found old coins.)

Coin Grading Abbreviations: Your Quick Reference Guide To U.S. Coin Grades

Newbie coin collectors are often overwhelmed by the words and phrases they come across in their new hobby. These U.S. coin grade letters, numbers, and abbreviations are the most common ones you need to know when grading coins at home yourself.

What Is A Cull Coin? (How Much They’re Worth + 5 Reasons To Collect Them)

Do you have any damaged coins or coins with an excessive amount of wear? These are generally called cull coins. Not only are they relatively easy to find -- they're also cheap coins to buy! Here's more about these types of coins, what they're worth, and why they may be a good fit for your collection.

How To Build A New Coin Collector’s Starter Kit: The Essentials

What tools and supplies do you need to start collecting? Here's a basic guide to the top 5 things you'll want to have, if you plan to start a coin collection.

Think You Might Have Some Valuable Coins? How To Find Out What Your Coins Are Worth

Do you know what your coins are worth? This handy guide shows you how to find the value of ANY coin yourself. Find current coin prices today!

Coin Grading 101: How To Determine The Grade Of Every U.S. Coin In Your Collection

Most coin collectors want to be able to look at their coins and determine an approximate grade -- which will then yield important information about the coin's worth. Here's how U.S. coins are graded professionally AND how to grade a coin yourself at home!

How Much Is My Coin Worth? Here’s How To Find Coin Values Yourself!

Coin values depend on a number of factors. Here's how to find out how much a specific coin is worth. Plus tools to help you find the value of ALL your 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.

23 Rare Lincoln Memorial Pennies You Should Be Looking For (Key Dates, Varieties, And Errors)

Think you have some rare penny dates in your coin collection? Here are 23 of the most valuable rare Lincoln Memorial penny key dates you should be looking for in your pocket change -- and how much they're worth.

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