If you are ever wondering what the hype is about with coin collecting then this is the article for you. Coin collecting is a great hobby. It also turns into a business for some. Any variation from a coin that is in regular circulation is collectable. Some of the coins include Quarters and Dimes before 1965. They are made of 90% silver. An easy and very fast way to check for these coins in your wallet or from a bank coin roll is to just look at the side of the coins. If the side is all silver with no copper showing, then it is a silver coin. Be careful with nickels however, because only the 1942 to 1945 nickels are silver. They are 35% silver and checking the sides won’t work because they don’t have enough copper in them to begin with.
1944 Steal Penny
One of the best finds you could get would be a 1944 steal penny. These penny’s are worth between $100,000 and $200,000. The same is true for the copper 1945 penny. The reason for this is because copper was used for the war to make bullets. They used steal for pennies during 1945 so they are supposed to be steal. If they are copper when you find a 1945 penny then you have a very rare wheat penny worth a lot of money.
You can use the silver side trick for half dollars as well. Older half dollars are ninety percent silver and semi old Kennedy Half dollars are 30% silver.
You can also go on eBay or coin websites like heritage auctions.com. You can get U.S coins, International Coins, ancient coins, and more. When you bid on a coin in an auction site. Be sure to make sure that the coin is in at least fine condition. You don’t want a coin that is in bad condition because it makes the coin worth less.
Coin Roll Hunting
If you really want something cool to get addicted to, try going to your local bank. Go to the bank where your checking account is. Ask for rolls of coins! I usually ask for a box of pennies, which is $25 worth of pennies or 50 rolls. I also ask for a few dime and nickel rolls. What you’ll find eventually will be a ton of fun. I collect wheat pennies which I find in every other roll usually, Indian Head pennies which in great condition are worth at least $10 especially if the word “Liberty” on the headdress band is clear. The 1906 S Indian Head Penny is worth $600! It is rare. I’ve found buffalo nickels which when the dates are legible are worth $2.00 at least. I found Mercury dimes which show a winged liberty bust of lady liberty and are silver. Also, silver war nickels. Taking out a quarter roll is fun too. You’ll find a few silver ones now and then. A 1932 Silver quarter is worth good money. Happy coin hunting!
