It might not be the Powerball jackpot, but your pocket change could earn you a fortune. Pull out your old piggy banks and search your couch cushions, because National Coin Week is quickly approaching, and your old coins could be worth more than you think.
Ahead of the celebration, Cointrackers.com updated their lists of the most valuable coins in the U.S. Here's what we know:
National Coin Week is recognized in the third week of April, which falls on April 21-27 in 2024, according to National Day Calendar.
What is National Coin Week?
National Coin Week celebrates collecting coins, paper money and all things numismatics, meaning "of coins." Numismatics refers to the study or collection of currency including coins, tokens, paper money, etc. The first National Coin Week first took place in February of 1924. Sponsored by the American Numismatic Association, the week was eventually moved to the third week of April in 1942.
10 most valuable pennies in 2024
According to Cointrackers.com, the ten most valuable pennies as of 2024 are as follows. The website's database consists primarily of coins from the 1880s to today, in hopes the coins are more easily accessible and still in circulation.
1944 Steel Wheat Penny: $408,000
1943 Copper Wheat Penny: $250,000
1856 Flying Eagle Penny: $25,000
1924 S Wheat Penny: $12,000
1873 Indian Head Penny: $10,000
1858 Flying Eagle Penny: $10,000
1857 Flying Eagle Penny: $7,000
1922 D Wheat Penny: $6,000
1914 D Wheat Penny: $5,600
1909 S VDB Wheat Penny: $4,150
10 most valuable nickels in 2024
According to Cointrackers.com, the ten most valuable nickels, based on those minted from the late 1800s to 2024, are as follows:
1913 Liberty Head V Nickel: $4,228,955
1880 Shield Nickel: $20,000
1924 S Buffalo Nickel: $14,000
1926 S Buffalo Nickel: $7,600
1927 S Buffalo Nickel: $5,000
1881 Shield Nickel: $4,000
1883 Shield Nickel: $3,900
1867 Shield Nickel: $3,600
1920 D Buffalo Nickel: $3,500
1928 D Buffalo Nickel: $3,400
10 most valuable dimes in 2024
The ten most valuable dimes minted between the late 1800s to 2024 are as follows, according to Cointracker.com.
1874 CC Liberty Seated Dime: $115,000
1872 CC Liberty Seated Dime: $85,000
1871 CC Liberty Seated Dime: $75,000
1873 CC Liberty Seated Dime: $62,000
1916 D Mercury Dime: $41,000
1859 S Liberty Seated Dime: $27,500
1919 D Mercury Dime: $25,000
1846 Liberty Seated Dime: $23,000
1860 O Liberty Seated Dime: $22,500
1918 D Mercury Dime: $22,000
10 most valuable quarters in 2024
According to Cointrackers.com, the 10 most valuable quarters in 2024, based on those minted from the 1930s to the current year, are as follows:
Here's a list of the top 10 most valuable pennies for 2024: 1) 1944 Steel Wheat Penny - $408,000. 2) 1943 Copper Wheat Penny - $250,000. 3) 1856 Flying Eagle Penny - $25,000.
The U.S. minted the Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle from 1907 to 1933. While all are quite valuable, the 1933 coin is the most sought after. Only one coin of this type exists legally in a private collection. This 1933 Double Eagle sold for $18.9 million in a 2021 auction and now boasts a higher estimated worth.
What quarter is worth $2000 right now? The 1932-D Washington quarter had a relatively low mintage of 436,800 pieces, making it one of the rarest in the series. The value of this quarter in higher grades (uncirculated conditions) can significantly exceed $2,000.
The 1964 nickel is a popular American coin sought after by collectors due to its silver content and historical significance. In 1964, the US Mint produced nickels containing 35% silver and 56% copper, making them a unique and valuable addition to any coin collection.
This Jefferson Nickel can easily fetch over $10,000. Only 40 of these coins are known to exist in the whole world. They're not error coins; rather, they are a Special Mint Set (SMS) that the mint never released to the general public.
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