How do you know what coins are valuable?

There are three primary variables that help determine the value of a coin.
  1. Initial Mintage Number. This refers to how many of the coins were originally minted and available in the market.
  2. Coin Grade. The better condition your coin is in, the more valuable it can be.
  3. Demand.
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What coins to look for that are worth money?

9 of the most valuable coins in the world
  1. The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar. picture alliance/Getty Images. ...
  2. The 1787 Brasher Doubloon. ...
  3. The 1787 Fugio cent. ...
  4. The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar. ...
  5. The 1343 Edward III Florin. ...
  6. The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper Penny. ...
  7. The 2007 $1 Million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf. ...
  8. 1913 Liberty Head V Nickel.
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What year coins are worth keeping?

Those dated after 1964 have no premium value, and so far, none of the 50-state quarters series is worthy of saving. All half dollars dated 1964 and earlier are worth their silver value. In the Franklin half dollar series, the 1949-S, 1955 and 1956 coins are worth more than silver value.
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How do you know how much coins are worth?

Denomination – Generally speaking, for U.S. coins the higher the denomination, the more valuable the precious the metal used to produce the coin. For example: pennies are made of copper; $1 pieces are generally made of silver or gold; $20 and $50 pieces are gold; $100 usually are platinum.
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Is a 1964 penny worth anything?

The 1964 penny with no mint mark and the 1964 D penny are each worth around $0.15 in uncirculated condition with an MS-63RB grade. The value is around $1 in uncirculated condition with a grade of MS-65RD. Proof coins with no mint mark are available and they are each valued at around $1.50 in PR-65RD condition.
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Is a 1965 quarter worth anything?

There's a 1965 quarter worth $7,000 because it was made on the wrong metal (silver instead of copper-nickel clad). Here's how to identify a 1965 silver quarter. Plus a list of other rare transitional error coins to look for in all denominations -- pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
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What coins are valuable in 2021?

PCGS Graded Top 8 of 10 Most Valuable U.S. Coins Sold in 2021
  • 1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle, PCGS MS65 – Sotheby's, $18,872,250.
  • 1787 $15 Wing Punch Brasher Doubloon, MS65 – Heritage Auctions, $9,360,000.
  • 1822 Capped Bust Half Eagle, PCGS AU50 – Stack's Bowers Galleries, $8,400,000.
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What quarters are worth a lot of money?

Here's a list of modern quarters worth money:
  • 1932–1964 Washington Quarters. 1940-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-D Washington Quarters. 1932-D Washington quarter. ...
  • 1932-S Washington Quarters. 1932-S Washington quarter. ...
  • 1982 and 1983 Washington Quarters. ...
  • 2004-D Wisconsin Extra Leaf Quarters. ...
  • 2005 Minnesota Doubled Die Quarters.
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What year nickels are worth saving?

Jefferson Nickels made between 1942 in 1945, are also called War Nickels and consisted of 35% silver. This means they are worth more than face value and most of them have been removed from circulation. An easy way to identify these more valuable coins is to look on the reverse.
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What penny is worth $1000000?

1943-S Lincoln Cent Sells for $1 Million.
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What year dimes are worth money?

#1 — 1964 Copper-Nickel Clad Roosevelt Dime

The 1964 clad Roosevelt dime is a rare coin with only a handful of specimens, and these are worth four figures or more.
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Which dimes are worth keeping?

Most Valuable Dimes: Comprehensive List for Collectors
  • 1796 and 1797 Draped Bust Dimes. 1796 Draped Bust dime. ...
  • Carson City Liberty Seated Dimes from the 1870s. 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime. ...
  • 1894-S Barber Dime. ...
  • 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 1942/1 and 1942/1-D Overdate Mercury Dimes. ...
  • 1982 No-Mintmark Roosevelt Dime.
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Are wheat pennies worth anything?

Most wheat cents (wheat pennies were minted between 1909 and 1956) are worth about 4 to 5 cents. Those in better condition can have double-digit value. Special examples (especially those in near perfect condition) can be worth much more. Indian Head pennies from 1859 to 1879 are generally worth more than $10.
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How do I know if my quarters are valuable?

Quarters dated 1964 and earlier are 90% silver and worth many times their face value. With today's high value of silver your old coins are becoming surprisingly valuable. Scarce and rare quarters are found in all the design series. Early era quarters, 1796 to the 1890's are all scarce.
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What nickels are worth the most money?

Most Valuable Nickels Worth Money
  • 1913-D Buffalo Nickel — Type 2.
  • 1920-D Regular Strike Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 1917-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 1867 Rays Cameo Proof Shield Nickel. ...
  • 1918-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 1927-S Buffalo Nickel. ...
  • 1867 Rays Shield Cameo Nickel. Sold at auction: $109,250.
  • 1880 Shield Nickel. Sold at auction: $88,125.
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Which old coins are in demand?

It is to be noted that there is a huge demand for old coins of Rs 1, 2 and old notes of Rs 1,2,5.
  • 1 rupee old note. A Rs 1 note with signature of Governor HM Patel in 1957 can help you earn good amount of money. ...
  • ONGC's Rs 5 and Rs 10 rupee commemorative coins. ...
  • Rs 100 notes. ...
  • Rs 10 note of 1943.
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How much is a 1964 nickel worth?

The 1964 Jefferson Nickel coin is one of the coin series designed by Felix Oscar in 1938. The 1964-nickel value is 5 cents in good condition. The Jefferson Nickel is 75% copper and 25% nickel and has a total melt value of $0.0567. The highest sale for 1964 Jefferson SP68 was $32,900.
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Is a 1974 quarter worth anything?

For 1974 Washington Quarters in MS-60 condition the value is about $0.75. Uncirculated examples can still be found in circulation, making the prices slightly deflated. Higher grade examples such as those in MS-65 condition, are worth about $5.
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Is there anything special about a 1983 quarter?

Among Washington quarter dollars, some issues from the 1980s that are generally worth face value become rarities in top Mint State grades. The Philadelphia Mint struck more than 673.5 million 1983 quarter dollars, but of the more than 1,000 graded by PCGS, just 11 have been graded MS-67.
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How much is a buffalo nickel worth?

Most circulated buffalo nickels are only worth a slight premium over their still legal tender face value of 5 cents. Typically 25 or 30 cents. However, experienced coin collectors pay significant premiums for buffalo nickels that look as fresh and detailed today as the day they were minted.
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What is the rarest penny?

10 Most Valuable Old Pennies and What They're Worth
  • 1944 Steel Lincoln Penny - About $375,000. ...
  • 1958 Double Die Lincoln Penny - About $336,000. ...
  • 1909 VDB Proof Lincoln Penny - About $269,000. ...
  • 1856 Flying Eagle Cent - About $173,000. ...
  • 1864 Indian Head Penny With L - About $161,000. ...
  • 1914-D Lincoln Penny - About $159,000.
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Are half dollars worth anything?

Most Walking Liberty half dollars in circulated condition are worth $13 to $50. You should pay a few hundred dollars for MS pieces produced in 1923, 1927, and 1928, but others are no more expensive than $100.
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What are the 15 most valuable pennies?

15 Most Valuable Pennies Still in Circulation
  • 1944-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1944-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-P Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1943-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Bronze/Copper. ...
  • 1944-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Steel Cent. ...
  • 1943-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny: Copper/Bronze.
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