If you're like me, you're always checking your pocket change to look for something valuable that you can possibly sell or melt down. If you're not like me, then you might not know what to look for in change that is valuable.
If you don't know what coins are valuable, you might be missing out on a lot in your pocket change.
Here's a basic list of coins to look for:
1. Washington Silver Quarters (1932-1964)
Quarters that were minted between 1932 and 1964 are made of 90% silver. The current melt value of a silver quarter made between 1932 and 1964 is $3.01. However, these quarters may be worth more to a collector than melted. To check how much your quarter may be worth, click this link.
2. Roosevelt Silver Dimes (1946-1964)
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Dimes minted between 1946 and 1964 are also made of 90% silver. The current melt value of one of those dimes is $1.20. These dimes may also be worth more to a collector when when melted. To check how much your dime may be worth, click this link.
3. Jefferson Wartime Nickels
To save nickel for the war effort, The U.S. mint made nickels with 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% Manganese. The combined melt value of the 3 together is about $1, as calculated on this site.
4. Lincoln Wheat Pennies.jpeg)
Wheat pennies are not as valuable per coin as the others (the worth ranges from 10 cents to $1), but wheat pennies are often found together in bank rolls. However, there are many dates of wheat pennies that can be worth up to $3,000 uncirculated. To see the worth of each of your pennies, you can check this link.
Now that you know, don't forget to check your change!
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I have some wheat pennies. I'll get them valued, but to be honest, I'm more interested right now in selling them and buying crypto's!!!
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Me too! They are cool to have though!
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Excellent this message about the value of the coin, since they have spent too many years over these great historical figures and yes
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I keep my eyes open for pre 1965 quarters and dimes whenever I get change. Almost like a successful treasure hunt when you find one. Makes you feel like a kid at Christmas.
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It really does!
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Wait. Do you mean that a pre 1965 coin that contains 90% silver is worth more than a 2015 quarter? That isn't what Bernanke says. LOL
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An even worse than it being said is that people actually believe it. I tell people about junk silver and they look at me with blanks stars. Then I just stop talking.
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I agree. Isn't it amazing how many people are financial illiterates. I stack while I can!
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Another easy silver coin to find is the Kennedy Half Dollar. Like the dime and quarter above it was 90% until 1964. Most people know that. Most people don't know that the Kennedy Half Dollar was 40% silver from 1965-1970. You might not get them in change but you can get rolls of them from your bank and look through them to find the silver ones. I've found entire rolls of 40% silver halves before. Occasionally you even find a 90% one.
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True, but this one isn't one you really get in pocket change. But rolls of those silver halves is impressive!
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