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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!

American Samoa Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The American Samoa U.S. Territory Quarter And American Samoa Quarter Errors

Have you found an American Samoa quarter in your pocket change yet? 'D' (Denver-minted) coins were released into circulation in the western half of the nation while 'P' (Philadelphia-minted) quarters were released for circulation in the eastern half of the U.S. in 2009.

Guam Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Guam U.S. Territory Quarter And Guam Quarter Errors

The Guam quarter honors the North Pacific Ocean island which became a U.S. territory in 1950. Here are some little-known facts and values for the Guam quarter.

These Coins Are Disappearing From Circulation!

There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.

Doubled Die Pennies And Other Old Pennies Found In Circulation – See What They Are Worth

Old Lincoln pennies have varied values. Most old pennies are worth face value. The most valuable old pennies are doubled-die.

Washington DC Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Washington DC Territory Quarter And Washington DC Quarter Errors

The District of Columbia quarter, released in January 2009, is easy to collect from circulating coins.

Illinois Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Illinois State Quarter And Illinois Quarter Errors

See what Illinois state quarters are worth today, plus a little about colorized quarters and coins with President Obama's likeness on them.

Which Coins Are Best For Young Collectors?

Buying coins for a young coin collector doesn't need to be expensive. Many of the coins can be found in everyday circulation. The other coins listed here are quite inexpensive, and would be great for coin collecting kids.

Why U.S. Dollar Coins Are Not Circulating

Why don't we use dollar coins instead of dollar bills? The U.S. Mint has been trying for decades to get Americans to grow fond of using the dollar coin for everyday purchases. After all, coins last longer than paper money -- by many decades. Also, coins are easy to recycle. Dollar coins are also easier to use with vending machines. Do you use dollar coins? Or do you save them?

U.S. Territory Quarters: See The Value Of 2009 DC & US Territories Quarters

Although the 50 state quarters program ended in 2008, the United States was not done honoring the geographical regions of our nation. In 2009, the U.S. Mint issued 6 more commemorative quarters as part of the DC and U.S. Territories quarters program. See what each of the Territory quarters looks like, and the current value of each U.S. Territory quarter.

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Error Coin Basics For Beginners: The U.S. Mint’s Mistakes Make Coin Collectors Happy!

Error coins grab the attention of the collector and non-collector alike. Why? Because they are so unusual. Some look downright weird!

What To Look For When Collecting Coins In Circulation (…A Free And Fun Way To Build A Coin Collection!)

Collecting coins can be fun -- especially when all the coins you need for your collection can be found right in circulation. Let's look at some of the exciting coins you can find right in your pocket, purse, or at your local bank.

Hawaii Quarter Value + Little-Known Facts About The Hawaii State Quarter And Hawaii Quarter Errors

See how much Hawaii state quarters are worth, plus other fun facts about the last quarter to be produced in the 50 State Quarters program.

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