Most of us see coins as just small change. But did you know some of the coins made after the year 2000 could be worth way more than their face value?
That’s right—if you have one of these rare coins in good condition, a coin collector might pay you big bucks for it! Here’s a look at five coins that are worth keeping an eye out for.
1. 2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter
The 2004 Wisconsin quarter shows a cow, a corn leaf, and a cheese wheel. What makes it special is an extra “high leaf” on the corn, which is a minting error. One of these coins in great condition sold for a whopping $2,530. But typically, you can sell these for anywhere between $95 and $300, according to coin experts.
2. 2005-D Speared Bison Jefferson Nickel
In 2005, the U.S. Mint brought back the bison design on the Jefferson nickel, but some coins had a unique marking called a “die gouge” on the bison’s back. This error made the coin more valuable, and within days of its discovery, some were sold for over $100. Even though most of these aren’t in perfect shape, one managed to sell for $495 on eBay.
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3. 2005-P-D-S Minnesota Quarter (Doubled Die)
The 2005 Minnesota quarter might look normal at first glance, but if you use a magnifying glass, you might notice an extra tree next to the state outline. This “doubled die” error can make the coin worth between $100 and $200, with some of the best-conditioned ones selling for nearly $800 on eBay.
4. 2008-W Silver Eagle (Reverse of 2007)
In 2008, some American Silver Eagles were made using an older die from 2007. The difference is in the letter “u” on the coin—there’s no spur on the 2007 version. Only 47,000 of these coins were made, and they can fetch over $1,000 each on eBay.
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5. Presidential Dollar Errors
Presidential dollars, starting with the Washington dollar in 2007, sometimes have errors in the lettering around the edge. Some coins are missing the letters altogether, while others have them printed multiple times. Depending on the condition and the president, these coins could be worth up to $2,000.