This is the case of certain one-cent coins,which, thanks to certain characteristics they bear, have come to be worth thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. Find out more about the most valuable pennies and how to identify them. READ ALSO:Making a mint of these US coins The ...
distorting President Kruger’s bust. As a result, no additional coins were produced. In 2010, the Single 9 Pond wassold for 20 million Rand (approximately $4,000,000), cementing its status as one of the rarest and most valuable coins in South African history. ...
As the Canadian example shows, not all highly valuable coins are old. This one is another example of a younger yet precious coin – and it too was never intended for circulation. The gold 10,000 yuan coin was produced by the Chinese Shenyang Mint in 1991. It was crafted to commemorate t...
Canadian coins offer a plethora of fascinating collecting opportunities for numismatists who love coins from the Great White North. Most Canadian coinage is categorically inexpensive and easy to obtain from dealers who specialize in this material. However, some pieces are quite rare and valuable, ...
Most Valuable Australian Coins 1.1930 Proof Penny If you thought that valuable coins had to be made of precious metals, think again. This humble proof penny is the most valuable copper coin on the planet. It was one of only six proof coins to be struck at the Melbourne Mint. Three are ...
Most Valuable Old Chinese Coins 1.China-Kweichow 1928 Auto Silver Dollar, NGC AU58 This 1928 coin has a very interesting story. It depicts the only car in the remote Chinese province of Kweichow at that time. The coin was struck for the governor of the province, Chou His-cheng. Under hi...
“It’s fantastic, unbelievable,” Adam Staples, one of the metal detectorists whounearthedthe coins in the Chew Valley area, tells theGuardian’s Steven Morris. “It has definitely changed my life. It was like holding history in your ha...
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Dimes,Error Coins,Proof Sets,Rare Coins Rare 1975 Dime Value Did you know there’s a rare 1975 Roosevelt dime worth$350,000500,000? (See update below.) It’s true, and it’s probably the most valuablecopper-nickel clad United States coinever made. ...
Grab acoin magnifierand a copy ofthe U.S. Coin Grading Standardsbook. Then, watch this video to seehow to grade coins yourselfat home: More About Valuable 1995 Pennies In addition to the links I’ve included above, here are some of our other articles about U.S. pennies to help youlear...