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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!

Eisenhower Dollar Coins: How To Identify Blue vs. Brown Ikes AND Variety 1 vs. Variety 2 Bicentennial Dollars

Eisenhower dollars, which were made from 1971 to 1978, represent one of the most achievable coin sets to complete thanks to relatively high mintages and a small number of different dates that you'll have to collect.

Coin Collecting On A Budget: 5 Personally Tested Ways NOT To Spend A Fortune On Coins!

It is not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a tight budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

Coin Roll Hunting 101: A Budget-Friendly Way To Collect Coins By Denomination

I like to buy rolls of coins from the bank, then see how many valuable coins I can find in each roll. It's called coin roll hunting. (Yes it's a thing.) See the coins I've obtained for face value - simply by buying bank rolls. Also, a list of coins you should be looking for in bank rolls - by denomination.

7 Complete Coin Sets You Can Build For Less Than $10 Total!

Looking to lessen your coin collecting budget? Try your hand at completing these 7 coin sets for less than $10 each.

How To Determine Your Coin Collecting Goals As A Beginner

Here are some tips for setting fun goals for your coin collection -- no matter how large or small it might be -- even if you never really thought of yourself as a 'coin collector'.

Buying Bank Coins 101: Read This Before You Buy Coins For Your Collection From A Bank!

Banks are by far the easiest place to pick up everyday coins. Most local branches keep a steady supply of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and small-sized dollar coins on hand. If you know how to ask, you can trade your cash for coins at exact face value without paying a single penny in markup! Here's how...

The 3 Different Types Of Coin Strikes …And How To Tell Them Apart

Coin Strike Types - There are 3 different kinds of coin strikes produced at the United States Mint. See what they are and when they are used.

Collecting Coins vs. Paper Money Collecting: What’s The Big Difference?

Paper money collecting is a fascinating hobby with as many avenues as coin collecting.

U.S. Coin Identifier: Get To Know The Important Parts Of A Coin (Diagrams + Photos)

Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.

A List Of U.S. Coins Currently In Circulation (By Denomination)

While it is theoretically possible to find ANY legal tender money in circulation (including old and even rare coins), the likelihood of finding such coins in circulation is small -- but not impossible. You may also find some error coins as well. Here's what to look for... by denomination.

Coin Varieties vs. Error Coins: How They’re Different & What They’re Worth

U.S. coin errors and varieties can be confusing to tell apart. How are variety coins and error coins different? Why does it matter? What are these unusual coins worth? Here's everything you need to know about errors and varieties in coin collecting.

Types Of U.S. Error Coins (Details To Look For + How Much Of A Premium An Error Adds To A Coin’s Value)

Do you know how to tell if a coin is an error? Use this Coin Error Guide to see a list of features you should be looking for when you're trying to find valuable U.S. error coins.

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