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Find out what the coins in your pocket change are worth! See which coins you can safely spend, and which ones you should keep. Plus rare coins and errors that can actually be found in circulation today!

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1955 Penny Value: How Much Your 1955 Wheat Pennies Are Worth + How To Identify Rare 1955 Pennies

Curious what a 1955 penny is worth? Here's info on 1955 penny values plus cool facts on the rare 1955 doubled die penny and how doubled die coins are made.

Collecting Coins When You’re On A Budget: 8 Fun Ways To Collect Coins For Face Value (…Or For Free!)

Do you realize that you can collect coins for face value or less -- even free? You can. I've been doing it for years. Here are 8 easy, fun (and legal) ways to find coins for virtually nothing!

5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now

There's never been a better time to begin coin collecting as a hobby. I've been collecting coins since 1992, and I'm going to share with you the reasons I think you'll enjoy it too.

Why Are 1943 Coins Special & What Are They Worth?

Some 1943 coins are worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars? Find out why and see if you have valuable, rare coins from the World War II era.

Get Money For Your Damaged Coins Through The US Mint Mutilated Coin Redemption Program

Here's how to submit damaged coins to the US Mint and damaged bills to the US Bureau of Labor & Engraving. It's easy money for all of your damaged currency!

Saving Old Pennies? Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Value Of Old Pennies & Which Old Pennies To Keep

How long ago pennies have to be made for them to be "old"? Here's all you need to know about old pennies, such as what they're worth and which ones to keep.

What Are Impaired Proof Coins? When Bad Things Happen To Good Proof Coins

What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Is it a good idea to collect impaired proof coins? Here's the scoop!

Wheres George

Wheres George Lets You See Where Your Money Has Been – Start Tracking Your Dollar Bills Now!

Track your dollar bills with Wheres George a.k.a. the Currency Tracking Project to see where your money has been & where it goes after leaving your wallet!

Should You Hoard Copper Pennies? Reasons To Save Every Copper Penny You Find

Do you know people who hoard copper pennies? Many save every copper penny they find. See why and how you can get in on the action, too.

Secrets On Dollar Bills: Letters, Numbers, Symbols & Images To Look For On Your Dollar Bills

Are there spiders on your dollar bills? And what's up with up with that pyramid and the eyeball? Learn about these and other secrets on dollar bills here!

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What Happens To Coins Tossed In A Fountain?

Have you ever wondered what happens to coins that are tossed into a fountain? I have, too - and I found out the answer, which I reveal here. Make a wish, and read on!

The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector

Why am I a penny collector? After more than 20 years collecting coins, I still love the penny because it's a readily available denomination with many key and semi-key dates, varieties, and errors. It's a challenge to complete a set of pennies, even for seasoned veterans. Here's how I got my start collecting pennies.

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