If you ever glance at the back of your dollar bill and see a serial number like “00000007” or “77777777”, you might be sitting on a tiny gold mine. Collectors pay hundreds, sometimes thousands, for …
The 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent is one of the most famous coins in U.S. history. It was the first year the Lincoln cent was introduced, designed by Victor David Brenner. When the coin was released, …
The Peace Dollar, minted from 1921 to 1935, stands as one of the most iconic and beloved American silver dollars ever produced. Designed by Anthony de Francisci to commemorate the end of World War I, …
Most of us toss nickels into jars, pockets, or drawers without a second thought. After all, it’s just five cents. But what if one of those nickels in your change is secretly worth over $35,000? …
Have you ever wondered if the money in your wallet could be worth far more than its face value? That dream became reality when a single misprinted $20 bill shocked collectors and sold for an …
What if your humble penny lying in a jar turned out to be worth more than a luxury car? That’s exactly the astonishment behind the story of a 1943 penny that sold for over $1 …
Over a century has passed since the Buffalo Nickel first entered circulation, yet it continues to captivate coin lovers, historians, and casual collectors alike. With its bold imagery of a Native American profile and a …
When it comes to rare U.S. coins, few stories capture collectors’ imagination like the 1969-S Double Die Lincoln Cent. At first glance, it looks like an ordinary penny, but this small copper coin can be …
On a genuine U.S. note, the two serials on the face must be identical (same prefix letter, eight digits, and suffix letter). A mismatched serial number occurs when the numbering wheels fall out of sync …
In 2025, many coin collectors and casual roll hunters are asking the same question: Why are Kennedy Half Dollars showing up so often in bank rolls again? For decades, these coins were rarely seen in …
