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Where can I purchase a book about old coins?

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Ask a librarian to help you find books in the library or through interlibrary loan. If you still feel you want to buy a particular book, you have had the opportunity to evaluate several and choose the most helpful. Then you can check Amazon.

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Where can I sell my rare coins if I am a child?

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Talk to a trusted adult for help.

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How can I tell if my coin has any value?

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You can always look at the date of the coin and then google it. For example, if you had a penny manufactured in 1921, you could search "value of a 1921 penny." Check a couple of links and compare the responses.

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Is there any value to old pennies? What years?

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Pennies dated 1981 and earlier are worth a bit more than 1 cent due to the increased amount of copper they contain.

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What is the value of a 1945 liberty dime?

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That dime is worth roughly $8-$10.

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Is there value to a silver penny?

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Yes, there are only three silver pennies which were made during WWII, but they are steel. These are the 1943 D, 1943 S, 1943 P. Only a few million were made, so they have a high value of about $10.

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How do I sell my coins?

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See Sell Old Coins .

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Are pennies from 1945 worth extra money?

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Yes. A 1945 penny is worth 15 cents. Ones that are in uncirculated or mint condition are worth $3 each if they have P or D mint marks. Mint condition 1945 pennies with S mint marks are worth $6 each.

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How do I know if an American penny is worth anything if it's old?

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American pennies that are old are usually rare and worth more than one cent, depending on how old it is, how rare, and its condition. If you're not sure of a coin's value, bring it to a coin specialist or pawn shop.

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Where are good places to look for rare coins?

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A good place to look for rare or valuable coins is in bank rolls. Sometimes you can find old or double-pressed coins in them, and even if you don't, you won't lose any money.

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How do I know where to find rare coins?

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A good place to look for rare or valuable coins is in bank rolls. Sometimes you can find old or double-pressed coins in them, and even if you don't, you won't lose any money. You can also look in your piggy bank or any change around the house.

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What is the value of a 1986 quarter?

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The value is probably face value unless it is in very good condition.

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What is the value of a Bicentennial quarter with no mint mark?

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The value is about its face value.

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Can old coins be used in today's economy?

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Yes, if their denomination is still being minted. Otherwise, no.

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How do you get a coin graded?

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Fill out a form about your coin and how you want your coin returned on the PCGS website or the NGC website. Then mail the coin to whatever address the website gives you. They will mail it back with an explanation of the grade.

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I have thousands of coins saved. Do I have to look at each one individually?

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Yes. If you don't, you could miss a rare coin that could be mixed in with your newer coins.

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