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Mint Errors Elevate the Value of Coins

Recently, error coin collectors paid hundreds of dollars for certain Wisconsin State Quarters which contained one of two errors ("Up-leaf and down-leaf")

Error coins are sought by collectors and can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.  Check auction sites for examples.

I am not in the business of coin authentication, just an average person looking for a lucky error coin or two among the quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies received in my change.

I found that there are tons of sites in search results that don't really help people like me identify these rarities, so I put together this lens with some sites that will really help in your quest for that elusive error.

 

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Coin Images

The Coin Page Image Database - USA Coins post 2000 11/11/05
USA Coin Image Database - This is a super resource for finding photos of known error varieties. Match your coins to the photos to see if you might have found an error.

Error Pennies on eBay

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Coin Values

Coin Collecting FAQ Part 1
Part 1 of 3
What's It Worth?Coin Collecting FAQ written by Chuck D'Ambra, Mike Locke, Michael
Caver,Andrew Andison, Mike Marotta, Andrew Tumber, John Muchow, Tony Clayton,
Clint Cummins, Lou Coles, Mike Dworetsky and Rita Laws.
Most Valuable U.S. Coins Found in Circulation Today
Most people don't realize that there are a number of fairly valuable U.S. error coins and die varieties in circulation today. The reason these coins are overlooked by people is that they have small distinguishing characteristics, such as a modest doubling of the coin image, or minute differences in

More error coin information

Numismatic Links - Rich Schemmer Error Coins
Numismatic Links
a great list of Educational Sites and more
Legendary Coins and Currency Collection
Legendary coin collections and other information related to coin collecting.
CoinLink Numismatic News - This Week
News This Week
NEWS ARCHIVES - Past News Stories By Topic
US Coins World
Coins Ancients
Coin Collecting Articles Index
Top news story, introduction to news section of website, article index of content related to coin and error coin collecting.
CoinPeople.com -> Error and Variety Coin Forums
We are a friendly and knowledgeable Numismatic Community and there are a lot of things to do and see here. Discuss coin and banknote collecting.
Find a Penny, Pick It Up, Sell It for 1,000 Bucks - New York Times
Hoping to spur interest in coin collecting, Scott A. Travers is going around Manhattan deliberately spending rare pennies.
Ways to Ruin Your Coins - Coin Cleaning - Coin Storage - Coin Care Tips - Avoid Damaging Coins
The 7 best ways to ruin your coins are described, with details on cleaning coins, storing coins, handling coins, and caring for a coin collection. We explain the 7 mistakes that beginning collectors make, and how to avoid them. Keep your U.S. and rare coins in great shape by avoiding these common co
Coins With Missing Motto--A Way to Make Money?
50,000 George Washington dollar coins hit circulation missing the motto, "In God we Trust." Be on the lookout...
Experts Warn of Fake Godless Dollars Online
Collectible - Vintage Collectibles and Hot Online Auction Trends - Collectible News: the authoritative source on everything collectible and your eye on current trends and what's hot in the online auction world.

Error Nickels eBay

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Spotting Mint Error in State Quarters Coins

The 50 State Quarters Program of the United States Mint
The United States Mint 50 State Quarters Program. - Main schedule from the U.S. Mint of release dates planned for state quarter series. You can buy bags and rolls of state quarters directly from the mint for a limited time after each release.
State Quarter Errors: Wisconsin State Quarter Error, Off-Centered Strike, etc.
Descriptions and photos of best known State Quarter errors Broadstrike error, missing elements, blanks/planchets, missing clad layer, Wisconsin State Quarter error, etc. Good overview of error coins.
Errors on the State Quarters
Coin World Article covering the varieties of errors that can be found on the state quarters. Learn what to look for.
Washington state quarter will enter circulation next week | KATU - Portland, Oregon | Local & Regional
April 9, 2007

Error Quarters on eBay

Buy and sell error coins

Search completed auctions to see examples of prices realized for error coins
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Error Coin Titles on Amazon

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Coin Collecting News

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More Error Coins on eBay

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What to do when you find error coins

As I mentioned before, I'm not a coin appraiser or grader, so please don't send questions about your coins. Below are some resources to help you turn that change into real money.

Grading and Selling Coins

What you need to know about grading and selling coins

Advice on Coin Selling: Coin Dealers, Selling Coins on the Internet, and More!
Effective coin selling methods will net you the most cash for your coins. Guidelines for coin selling are covered: marketing coins on the Internet, approaching coin dealers, coin auctions, and more!
Site Map for US Coin Values Advisor
Easily navigate the pages of US Coin Values Advisor with this handy site map.
Telesphere Numismatics - Coin Collecting Home Page
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