How to Set Up a Coin Sorting Station at Home
A good coin sorting setup keeps you focused and organized. With the right lighting, labeled containers, and a clean workspace, you can move through coins fast without losing track of what matters.
A good coin sorting setup keeps you focused and organized. With the right lighting, labeled containers, and a clean workspace, you can move through coins fast without losing track of what matters.
You don’t need luck to find good coins in your change jar. Sort smart, work in small batches, and keep what teaches you something. The search itself can be as rewarding as the finds.
Think your 1965 quarter might be silver? Most aren’t, but a few rare ones are worth thousands. This guide shows you how to check the edge, weigh the coin, and know what to look for.
Most nickels are only worth five cents, but a few stand out for their silver content, low mintages, or collectible errors. This guide covers the key dates, valuable varieties, and what to actually watch for in your change.
In 2009, the U.S. Mint released four special penny designs to honor Abraham Lincoln’s life. They look different, but are they actually worth anything? This guide breaks down what to look for, which versions have value, and why most of them are still only worth a cent.
Wondering if your 1982 penny is worth anything? With seven different varieties and a mid-year metal change, it’s one of the most confusing coins out there. This guide breaks down how to tell copper from zinc, what to look for in small dates, and which version might actually be valuable.