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Tagged: X-Lincoln Memorial Cents

Discover the value of Lincoln Memorial cents (1959–2008)! Learn how to spot key dates, copper vs. zinc alloy examples, and valuable errors worth real money.

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!

Gold, Silver, or Wheat Penny? An Expert Answers Your Top Value Questions

Got old pennies? Want to know their value? Here are the top questions we get about wheat pennies, silver pennies, gold pennies, and other types of pennies.

Answers To Your Questions About Strange Coins: Tokens, Big Coins, Tiny Coins, Two-Headed Coins, Blank Coins & Colored Coins

Got any strange coins or tokens? Unusual looking coins do sometimes have value. Here are answers to the most common questions about odd looking coins.

7 Penny Facts (Things You Probably Don’t Know About The One-Cent Coin)

These little-known penny facts won't cost you a cent, but they'll definitely open your eyes to how much you really know -- and don't know -- about pennies!

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.

Rare Lincoln Cent Varieties And Their Values (These Rare Lincoln Pennies Don’t Always Have A Place In The Typical Coin Album)

There are dozens of Lincoln cents available for coin enthusiasts to collect. Here are just some of the Lincoln pennies worth collecting - and their values.

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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...

Which Old Pennies Are The Most Valuable?

Have old pennies and want to know how valuable they are? Check out values for some of the rarest pennies here.

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.

My First Coin: The Gateway Into A Fun Hobby

We all started with our first coin. Everybody has a story as to how they got involved in coin collecting. Here's my first coin and how I began my long and enjoyable journey into coin collecting.

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).

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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.

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