What is valuable US currency?

The 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar may sit atop the rankings of the most expensive coin ever sold, at least for now. Some experts believe that it was the first silver dollar struck by the U.S. Mint.
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What coin is worth $1000000?

Minted in AD 69, the "exceedingly rare" quarter shekel is estimated to be worth over $1 million, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's office, which hosted a repatriation ceremony in New York on Monday.
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What years of quarters are worth money?

What Years of Quarters Are Worth Money?
  • 1943 Washington Quarter: Double Die.
  • 2004 Wisconsin State Quarter.
  • 2000 New Hampshire State Quarter.
  • 1976-S Washington Quarter.
  • 1950-S Washington Quarter (S Over D)
  • 1962 D Washington Quarter.
  • 1965 Washington Quarter.
  • 1999-S Delaware State Quarter Proof.
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Are wheat pennies worth anything?

“There are millions and millions of wheat pennies and most commonly they trade for three-to-five cents a piece. If you're looking for a particular date, it can be much, much more than that. The rarest is the 1909 VDB. Those can be worth anywhere from $700 to $1,500 depending on the coin's grade.
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What year of 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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What gives a dollar bill its value? - Doug Levinson



What is the rarest penny?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.
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What's the most expensive penny?

The World's Most Expensive Pennies
  • S Lincoln Penny – $105,800. ...
  • 1944-D Lincoln Penny on a Zinc-Coated Steel Planchet – $115,000. ...
  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln Penny. ...
  • 1872 Indian Head Penny – $126,500. ...
  • 1969-S Lincoln Penny–Doubled Die Obverse – $126,500. ...
  • 1926-S Lincoln Penny – $149,500. ...
  • 1877 Indian Head Penny – $149,500.
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Why is a 1982 penny worth $10000?

So for the past 30 years, pennies have been made with an alloy comprised of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, but pennies minted before 1982 are 95% copper and 5% zinc. The price of copper has more than quadrupled over the past 10 years.
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What coins should you keep?

14 valuable coins that could be hiding in your change
  • 1894-S Barber dime.
  • 1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle. ...
  • 1955 doubled die Lincoln penny. ...
  • 1879 $4 Gold Stella. ...
  • 2008-W silver eagle reverse of 2007. ...
  • Sacagawea Cheerios dollar. ...
  • 2004 D Wisconsin quarter, Extra Leaf Low variety. ...
  • 1972 doubled die obverse Lincoln Memorial cent. eBay. ...
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How do I know if my coin is worth money?

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 are in high demand?

What Precious Coins are in Demand? Silver and gold American Eagles generally take the top spot on the average list of most wanted coins, at least in the English-speaking world. That means, if you happen to have one for sale, you shouldn't have too much of a problem finding a buyer, especially in an online setting.
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Should I save pennies before 1982?

It turns out all pennies with a date of 1981 or earlier were made from nearly pure copper, which means they are actually worth three times their face value - three cents.
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Which pennies are worth keeping?

Here's a rundown of 10 of the most expensive pennies made since 1900:
  • 1909-S Indian Cent: $300 to $1,000+ ...
  • 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent: $600 to $1,300+ ...
  • 1914-D Lincoln Cent: $150 to $2,200+ ...
  • 1922 Plain Lincoln Cent: $500 to $10,500+ ...
  • 1931-S Lincoln Cent: $65 to $100+ ...
  • 1943 Bronze Lincoln Cent: $125,000+
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How much is a 1943 wheat penny worth?

In reference to the current NGC price guide, a 1943 wheat penny in a circulated condition is valued at $0.05 to $1.25. A mint state-certified steel wheat penny could fetch up to $10 at an auction.
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Why is the 1999 penny worth so much?

It's from 1999 and could be worth $4,500 thanks to a little-known error on it. What you want to look for is a 1999 penny with no mint mark, which means no letter under the year on the heads side.
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What penny is worth $100000?

The record price for a 1943 Copper Wheat penny is the 2010 sale of the 1943-D for $1,750,000. These coins, however, typically sell at auction in the range of $100,000 to $250,000. This auction price makes these pennies worth the most money.
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What is the hardest penny to find?

1877 Indian Head Penny

This penny is the rarest date of all the Indian Head pennies ever minted.
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Why is the 1943 penny worth $1000000?

The 1943 penny is worth $1 000 000 because it is not made of steel. In 1943, the US Mint switched from copper to steel to make pennies. However, the mints accidentally made a few pennies with bronze planchets instead of steel planchets coated with zinc. These pennies are now worth a lot of money because they are rare.
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What is the rarest nickel?

These are the most valuable nickels:
  • 1867 Shield Nickel–Proof With Rays.
  • 1920-D Buffalo Nickel.
  • 1917-S Buffalo Nickel.
  • 1913-D Buffalo Nickel–Type 2.
  • 1916 Buffalo Nickel–Doubled Die Obverse.
  • 1926-S Buffalo Nickel.
  • 1918/7-D Buffalo Nickel–Doubled Die Obverse.
  • 1913 Liberty Nickel–The Olsen Specimen.
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Is a copper penny rare?

It is a well known fact that pennies minted from 1982 and back are made of 95% copper. These copper pennies are not rare at all.
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What quarter is worth a lot of money?

1872 CC Liberty Seated – $60,500, the most valuable Seated Liberty Quarter. With a circulation of only 22850 units, this coin struck in Carson city mint is extremely rare in high conservation.
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What is the most sought after dime?

1803 MS 64 Draped bust dime

In 1803, the Philadelphia came with a mintage of 33,040 dimes, but only rare pieces survive in such a high grade 200 years after minting. This finest known 1803 Draped bust dime won the auction record in 2008 after one collector bought it for an astonishing $322,000.
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What years to look for in nickels?

The 10 Most Valuable Nickels
  • 1913 Liberty Head Nickel: $4,450,000.
  • 1916-P DDO Buffalo Nickel: $66,000-$155,000.
  • 1918-D 8 Over 7 Buffalo Nickel: $37,000-$62,000.
  • 1867 Type 1 Proof Shield Nickel: $40,000.
  • 1936-D 3 and a half legs Buffalo Nickel: $16,000-$21,000.
  • 1926-S Buffalo Nickel: $5,000-$10,000.
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Does cleaning old pennies devalue them?

Generally, it is better to leave your antique metal currency alone than it is to try and erase all the grime and grit off of those coins. Cleaning or polishing rare coins devalues them. So, if you're planning on selling them, get an appraisal before attempting to clean your coins.
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