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A Pocketful of Riches Could a coin in your change be worth millions? Some of the world’s rarest coins, from old U.S. pennies to ancient gold pieces, are valued at jaw-dropping prices. Collectors pay huge sums for these treasures because of their rarity, history, or minting mistakes. The top 20 most valuable coins could turn … Read more
Coins Worth a Fortune Some coins are worth way more than their face value, with the rarest fetching millions at auctions. From ancient gold pieces to modern minting mistakes, the 20 most valuable coins in the world are treasures for collectors. You might even find one in your change! Here’s a look at these incredible … Read more
The Penny’s Days Are Numbered The U.S. Treasury’s decision to stop minting pennies, announced in February 2025, has folks rethinking the coins in their pockets. With each penny costing nearly four cents to make, the government plans to save $56 million a year by halting production in early 2026. Over 114 billion pennies are already … Read more
A Coin Collecting Dust Imagine finding a Buffalo Nickel in an old piggy bank that’s worth thousands of dollars. Minted from 1913 to 1938, these coins show a Native American on the front and a buffalo on the back. Most are worth just a few cents, but a rare version, like the 1913-D Type I … Read more
A Coin Worth Thousands A rare 50p coin featuring Beatrix Potter’s Benjamin Bunny is making headlines after being listed on eBay for £34,000—about $40,000. Posted by a seller in Cirencester, England, this 2017 coin is being sold for 68,000 times its face value. The listing, reported by the Bicester Advertiser, has collectors excited due to … Read more
A Hot Start for the 2025 Proof Set The U.S. Mint’s 2025 Proof Set is stealing the show, with 211,757 units sold in just six days after its March 4 release. This 10-coin set, featuring sharp, shiny versions of the year’s circulating coins, is a hit with collectors. With no new products launched last week, … Read more
A Treasure Trove Hits the Auction Block A stunning family collection of rare coins is making waves at Heritage Auctions’ latest World and Ancient Coins event. Held in Dallas, Texas, this auction showcases a carefully curated set of coins passed down through generations, featuring everything from ancient Roman pieces to modern rarities. Collectors are buzzing … Read more
Penny Production Comes to a Halt The U.S. Treasury’s decision to stop making pennies has sparked a rush to save those little copper coins. Announced in February 2025 by President Donald Trump, the move aims to cut costs since each penny now costs 3.7 cents to produce. With over 114 billion pennies in circulation, a … Read more
A Penny That’s Pure Gold? Imagine finding a penny in your change that’s worth $144,000. It sounds like a fantasy, but coin collectors are buzzing about rare Lincoln Wheat Pennies that might still be out there. Minted from 1909 to 1958, these pennies have a wheat stalk design on the back and were once everyday … Read more
A Hidden Treasure in Old Change Picture this: a Buffalo Nickel tucked away in a piggy bank for 30 years, now worth thousands or even millions. These coins, minted from 1913 to 1938, show a Native American on one side and a buffalo on the other. Most are worth just a few cents, but some … Read more