Having Just One Of These Coins Can Make Someone Rich

People don’t have to be numismatists (coin collectors) to find amazing things in their spare change.

From pasta to meat, find out if there are some you should fix asap.

The “No Mark” Dime From 1982

The “No Mark” Dime From 1982
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It was the first time in the history of the USA that a coin without a mint mark entered the circulation.

It’s not just the pure rarity that makes the value rocket, it can come from minting mistakes, a unique situation they were created for, or even things like traditional phrase changes.

The Gold Mormon Coins From 1851

The Gold Mormon Coins From 1851
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These were made by the Latter-day Saints.

The were originally $5 coins made during the gold rush of the 1840’s – with the ores that came from Sutter’s Mill, California, Now, they are worth $50,000. Even armature coin hunters can easily recognize these.

“Double Die Liberty” Penny

The “Double Die Liberty” Penny From 1995
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To err is human – and even in the more careful government institutions, mistakes can be made.

For the “error coin”, the word Liberty was accidentally double printed – so the letters look like there’s a shadow version behind them. Pay particular attention to the “R” or the “B”.

They sell for $50/