Tagged: Pocket Change
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!
Business Strike Coins (Made For Circulation) vs. Proofs & Special Issue Coins (Made For Collectors)
If you want to know what a business strike coin is, the answer is as close as the change in your pocket. Coins intended for circulation are business strike coins, and they are the usual, run-of-the-mill coins you see on a day-to-day basis. Coins that were not intended for this most basic purpose are special issue coins. See more of the differences between business strike coins and special issue coins here.
Lincoln Wheat Pennies: Key Date Lincoln Wheat Cents And Their Values
Are you curious about the values of your Lincoln cents? When I first started collecting coins, I had no idea what a 1941 penny was worth, or what the rarest Lincoln cents were, let alone their values. Now a self-avowed Lincoln cent expert, I share with you in this article the value of Lincoln wheat cents. You may be surprised to learn just what some of your old pennies are worth.
What’s The Lifespan Of A Coin? Find Out How Long Coins Last
Wondering what the average lifespan of a coin is? I did, too. I'm revealing the answer here and I even tell you what happens to coins as they get too worn to use.
Popular Coin Sets for Beginning Collectors
Three of the most popular coin sets for beginning coin collectors are: Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Nickels, and the 50 State Quarters. See why...
4 Important Things Every Coin Collector Should Try To Remember!
In my nearly 35+ years of coin collecting, there are a few lessons I've learned and want to share with you.
3 Tips For Starting A Budget Coin Collection For Under $20
With a budget coin collection, it's possible to start a decent collection of U.S. coins for less than $20.
Old Lincoln Cents You Can Still Find In Pocket Change
Collecting old Lincoln cents from pocket change is still possible and a fun way to build a coin collection!
The 2011 Mint Set: Great For Collecting Uncirculated Coins!
There are 28 uncirculated coins in the 2011 United States Mint coin set.
Time For A New Hobby? A Comparison Of Coin Collecting With 5 Other Popular Hobbies
Looking for a new hobby? Here are 5 hobbies you might want to try -- see how they compare to coin collecting! Why collect coins? Sometimes, furthering your appreciation of the hobby you love means taking a step back and considering what drew you to it in the first place and what keeps you there today.
Small Cents vs. Large Cents: History Of The Most Popular U.S. Penny (The Small Cent) + Rare Dates
The small cent penny was first minted in 1856 and includes a number of designs and rare dates that'll make any coin collector eager to collect this dynamic denomination. The first small cent US penny was the Flying Eagle cent (1856-1858), then came the Indian Head cent (1859-1909), and finally the Lincoln cent (1909-present). Yes, our current U.S. penny is a small cent coin. They're called small cents because Large Cent pennies with a larger diameter came before them (1793-1857).
5 Amazing Videos Of Coin Errors You’ve Gotta See To Believe
Check out these 5 amazing videos of coin errors that you have to see to believe.
5 Hidden Secrets On United States Coins & Paper Currency
5 U.S. Money Secrets - symbols on US paper currency, what the olive branch and arrows mean, what E Pluribus Unum means, 6 things that must appear on every U.S. coin, and how to tell which US Mint facility made a coin.