Formal Project

Treasure hunting in your pocket
Glynda Haldt
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Table of Content
Introduction …………………………………………………… Page 3

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The Penny
Regular Penny …………………………………………………… Page 4
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Wheat penny
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The Nickel
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The Nickel
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The Dime
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The Dime ……………………………………………………
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The Quarter
Old quarter …………………………………………………….. Page 18
Bicentennial ……..….…….……… Page 21
State quarter …………………………………………….. Page 22
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The half dollar coin

Kennedy half dollar coin ...…………………………….. Page 26
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The dollar coin

Ike dollar coin ……………………………………….. Page 28
Susan B. Anthony …………………………….……… Page 29
Sacagawea ................................................................. Page 30
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Presidential coin
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dollar ……………….………………
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Introduction
My mother hoarded mercury dimes, buffalo nickels and the Walking Liberty dollar coins
throughout my childhood. I too collected change when I grew older and have found
pennies worth $2.70 in my pocket.
My mother neglected to mention that the dates on the coins made a difference in the
value. I also found that coin books were complicated. The information I needed from the
books was too hard to find, so I decided to create an instruction manual that met my
needs.
My instruction manual is for the novice collector and introduces only the coins you can
collect in change with purchases. My manual lets you know that banks will give you
dollar coins if you ask for such coins.
Collecting change will increase your odds of finding valuable coins, and your pocket
change can contain $1.70 in a single penny.
When you start collecting coins, you need to know:

• what coins to collect
• which mint marks to collect
• where to find the coins today
• how to look for double stamped dates
My manual will instruct you on the following:

• the dates you need to find
• where the dates are located
• how to take care of your coin
• where to locate the mint marks
• which coins you want to collect
• how to find the values of the coins
• which mint marks are best to collect
• how to recognize a double stamped date
The definitions for the grading terms are in each coin section of the instruction manual.
I listed only the value according to the most wear of the coin. This means that your coins
could be worth more. The website or the book lists the coin prices under the price chart
for your convenience.
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The penny
The penny is made of 95% copper and 5% zinc. Saving a penny that is worth only 2
cents may seem pointless to you, but you almost always receive pennies in change. Put
them away for a month or two, and you will find two to three dollars worth. The copper
value could make three dollars of pennies worth $6.00.
Before you collect the penny, you need to know the following:
• 5 rolls of 1962-1981 pennies can equal $6.00
• circulated pennies dated 1962-1981 are valuable
• the 95% copper can double the 1962-1981 pennies’ value
• uncirculated means the coin is new and has not been spent
• the condition of the 1962-1981 pennies does not matter because only uncirculated
1962-1981 pennies have coin value
Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin. Cleaning the coin may create the following:
• remove surface metals which may result in the loss of value to the coin
To collect the pennies dated 1962-1981, perform the following steps:
1. Look for the dates to the right of Lincoln’s tie.
Note: The mint mark does not matter.
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The date is to the right
of Lincoln’s tie.
Note: The 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins list only the
coin value for the uncirculated 1961-1981 penny. Uncirculated coins are new
coins that will never be pocket change.
2. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1962-1981 as of
2009.
Dates Copper Zinc Value
1962-1981 95% 5% 2 cents

(The value listed above can be found at coinflation.com).
3. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com.
4. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price.
5. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are.
6. Sell your coin when you are ready.
The wheat penny

The wheat penny has a copper value and a coin value. The wheat penny can be worth
more than the regular penny and easily identified by the wheat on the back of the penny.
Before you collect the wheat penny you need to know the following:
• the wheat penny dates are 1909-1958
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• wheat pennies have a coin value and a copper value
• the condition of the wheat penny determines the coin value
To collect wheat pennies, complete the following steps:

1. Look for the tool marks in Lincoln’s hair, and look for the design marks in his
coat. The most distinct marks give the coin more value.
You can see the design

marks in his hair.
You can see the design marks of the

shoulder, and lapel in the coat.
2. Look for distinct individual wheat on the back of the penny.
You can see some

individual stroke marks
for the wheat.
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3. Look for the date on the right side of the penny. You want pennies dated
1909 -1958.
The date is to the

right of the tie.
4. Look under the date to find your coin’s mint mark. The mint mark will be a
letter D (Denver), P (Philadelphia), or S (San Francisco).
Note: A penny with the mint mark D stamped over an S, or an S stamped over a D are
rare and valuable.
The mint mark for the

penny is under the date.
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Note: The 1955 penny’s double die means that the date was stamped twice.
This will be visible not only on the date, but also on the words In God we trust and
Liberty.
Notice the fives and the words, In God

we trust and Liberty are stamped twice.
(The picture was taken from: www.blifaloo.com/info/rare_coins.php?showall=true)

5. Find your coin’s date, mint mark, and value in the chart below.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the wheat
penny as ABP (average buying price).
Date of coin Grade of the coin Value of the coin

1947 ABP average buying price 10 cents
1947 D and S ABP average buying price 20 cents
1948 & 1948 D ABP average buying price 10 cents
1948 S ABP average buying price 25 cents
1950 D & S ABP average buying price 5 cents
1951, 1951 D & S ABP average buying price 5 cents
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1955 Dbl die ABP average buying price 850 dollars

(The 2002 Official blackbook price guide to United States coins lists the values in the text
box above on page 276-278).
6. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins from 1962–1981 as
of 2009.
Dates Copper Zinc Value
1962-1981 95% 5% 2 cents

(The value listed above is at coinflation.com).
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The nickel
The nickel is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. One nickel could be worth 25 cents..
Put them away for a month or two and you could find 5 nickels worth $1.25. Nickels are
valuable as a coin, not for the metal, at this time.
Before you collect the nickel, you need to know the following:
• all the mint marks are valuable
• nickels dated 1940-1958 are valuable
• nickels made after 1946 have no metal value
• some 1943 and 1945P have double eyes which make the coin valuable
• the condition of the 1940-1958 nickel will determine the value of the coin
To collect nickels dated 1940-1958, perform the following steps:
1. Look for date on the right side of the nickel.
The date is to the

right of the collar.
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1. Look for wearing of the face and hair on the coin. The hair should have some
distinct design, and the cheeks need to be somewhat distinct.
The design is slightly worn, but you can

see the original design of the hair and
the cheek.
Note: These coins are worn a lot, but the design is still visible.
2. Look on the back of the nickel, at the right side the building, to find the mint
mark. The mint mark will be a letter D (Denver), P (Philadelphia), or S (San
Francisco).

nickel is to the right of the
building on back.
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Note: The 1943 double eye nickel will reveal two eyes. The regular nickel has only one
eye.
The face only shows 1

eye. The double eye will
reveal two eyes.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the nickel as
ABP (average buying price).

1940 D ABP average buying price 20 cents

1941 and 1941 D ABP average buying price 20 cents

1942 D horizontal fine 30 dollars
1942 P and S ABP average buying price 25 cents
1943 P ABP average buying price 25 cents
1943 2P ABP average buying price 25 dollars

1943 double eye ABP average buying price 15 dollars
1943 D and S ABP average buying price 25 cents
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1944 P ABP average buying price 25cents
1944 D and S ABP average buying price 30cents

1945 P ABP average buying price 25 cents
1945 P double eye ABP average buying price 12 dollars
1945 S ABP average buying 25 cents
price
1946 fine 8 cents
1946 D fine 10 cents
1946 D horizontal ABP average buying price 30 dollars

1946 S fine 20 cents
1947 fine 18 cents
1947 D and S fine 10 cents
1948 and 1948 D fine 25 cents
1948 S fine 25 cents
1949, and 1949 D fine 25 cents

1949 D over S fine 30 dollars

1950 D ABP average buying price $4.50
1952 fine 15 cents

1952 D and S fine 10 cents
1953, 1953 D & S fine 10 cents
1954, 1954 D & S fine 10 cents
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1954 S over D extra fine 20 dollars
1955 good 20 cents
1955 D good 8 cents
1955 D over S Extra fine 25 dollars
1958 fine 10 cents

box aboveon page 279-281).
4. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1962-1981.
Dates Copper Nickel Value
1946-2009 75% 25% 5 cents

Note: There is no metal value in the 1946-2009 nickel.
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The dime
The dime is made of 90% silver and 10% copper. A 1964 dime can be worth $1.25 and
when price of silver is up the dime will be more valuable.
Before you collect the dime, you need to know the following:
• collect dimes dated 1946-1964
• the condition of the 1946-1964 dime will determine the value
• the 90% silver makes the 1946-1964 dimes worth ten times their value
To collect dimes dated 1946-1964, perform these steps:
1. Look for the date on the right side of Roosevelt’s neck.
The date is to the right

of the collar.
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2. Look for wearing on Roosevelt’s face and hair on the coin. The hair and cheek
should have some distinct design.
The design is slightly worn, but you can

see the original design of the hair and
the cheek.
3. Look above the date on the dime to find the mint mark. The mint mark will be a
Note: The dimes you collect will not have any special flaws. Flaws are errors
of the coin when minted.

dime is above the date on
the coin.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines lowest value of the dime as ABP
(average buying price).

1955, 1955 D & S ABP average buying price $1.25
1956 and 1956 D ABP average buying price $1.25
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box above on page 336).
5. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1962–1981.
Dates Copper Silver Value
1946-2009 10% 90% 13 cents

Note: There is some metal value in the 1965-2009 dime.
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The Old Quarter
The silver in the old quarter is measured in troy ounces. A troy ounce is more than a
regular ounce. A picture of George Washington is on the front of the old quarter and the
reverse side has a picture of the American eagle. One old quarter with a date between
1948 and 1964 can be worth $3.34 in silver. The coin value for one quarter at ABP
(average buying price) is $1.75 in today’s market.
Before you collect the old quarter, you need to know the following:
• old quarters are made with .0425 troy ounces of silver
• quarters dated 1932-1964 are worth more in metal valuable
• the condition of the old quarter matters if you sell it for the coin value
To collect the old quarters dated 1948-1964, perform these steps:
1. Look for the date under Washington’s neck.
The date is under the

neck.
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2. Look for wear on Washington’s face and hair on the quarter.
The hair and cheek has

some original design
showing.
3. Look for some feather design on the eagle’s wings on the reverse side.
You must be able to see

some individual feather
design on the feathers.
Note: The mint mark does not matter if you are going to sell the old quarter for the metal
value.
4. Look for the mint mark to the right of Washington’s pony tail. The mint mark will
be a letter D (Denver), P (Philadelphia), or S (San Francisco).
The mint mark will be beside

the pony tail
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Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the old
quarter as ABP (average buying price).

1950 D over S ABP average buying price 30 dollars
1950 S ABP average buying price $1.75

1955, 1955 D ABP average buying price $1.75
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To find the metal value of the bicentennial quarter, perform the following steps:
1. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1932-1964.
Dates Silver Value
1932-1964 .1808 troy ounces $3.34

The bicentennial quarter

The bicentennial quarter is 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel. I have not found a
bicentennial quarter in pocket change in the Houston and Huntsville, Texas area this year.
People are saving these bicentennial quarters.
(The picture is from the website: www.theus50.com/quarters-...nnial.php).
Before you collect the bicentennial quarter, you need to know the following:
• the circulated bicentennial quarter is worth 25 cents
• uncirculated, means the coin is new and has not been spent
• The 1976S uncirculated bicentennial quarter with silver is worth $2.50
• the uncirculated 1976 and 1976D bicentennial quarter with copper is worth 75
cents
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coin value for the uncirculated bicentennial quarter. Uncirculated coins are
new coins that will never be pocket change.
To find the metal value of the bicentennial quarter, perform the following steps:
1. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in the bicentennial quarter.
Dates copper nickel Value
1976 91.67% 8.33% 4 cents

The state quarter

The state quarter is made of 75% copper and 25% nickel. Some state quarters look like
copper on one side because of an error. A metal was left off that side. Some people
collect the error coins, so if you find one, keep it.
Before you collect the state quarter you need to know the following:
• only certain circulated state quarters have a coin value
• the condition of the state quarter determines the value
• the state quarter must not have scratches, or loss of detail
• about uncirculated means the coin has been spent, but looks as if it has never
been spent.
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Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin for the following reasons:
• cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of the value to
the coin
• avoid placing coins together because they will scratch each other
• use a cloth to separate the coins
To determine if the state quarter is valuable as a coin, complete the following steps:
1. Look for the date on the back side of the coin near the bottom.
The date is found on the

reverse side of the quarter.
2. Look for worn spots and scratches on any part of the coin.
The hair has distinct

details.
Notice the scratches on this

coin. Make sure your coin
has few scratches.
3. Look only for the following states:

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• Georgia
• Connecticut
• Massachusetts
• Maryland
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• South Carolina
• New Hampshire
• Virginia .
4. Look for the mint mark to the right of the pony tail. The mint mark will be a
The mint mark is found on

the right side of the pony
tail.
5. Look on the chart below to find the coin value for 1999 – 2000 state quarters.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the state
quarter as AU (almost uncirculated) which means the coin has to resemble an
uncirculated coin.

Delaware AU about uncirculated 50 cents
1999 D and P
Pennsylvania AU about uncirculated 50 cents
1999 D and P
New Jersey AU about uncirculated 40 cents
1999 D and P
Georgia AU about uncirculated 35 cents
1999 D and P
Connecticut AU about uncirculated 62 cents
1999 D and P
Massachusetts AU about uncirculated 32 cents
2000 D
Maryland AU about uncirculated 35 cents
2000 D
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Maryland AU about uncirculated 30 cents
2000 P
South Carolina AU about uncirculated 40 cents
2000 D
South Carolina AU about uncirculated 30 cents
2000 P
New Hampshire AU about uncirculated 30 cents
2000 D and P
Virginia AU about uncirculated 28 cents
2000 D and P
(The values listed above are at the website: coins.about.com).
Note: There is no metal value for the state quarter at this time.
To find the value of the state quarter, perform the following steps:
1. Verify the metal content of the coin. The metal value may change. Go to the
website: coinflation.com.
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The Kennedy half dollar coin
The Kennedy half dollar coin is one my favorite coins. The 1964 Kennedy half dollar is
made of .3617 troy ounces of silver. One 1964 Kennedy half dollar coin is worth $6.60.
Before you collect the Kennedy half dollar coin, you need to know the following:
• only the Kennedy half dollar coin dated 1964 is valuable as a coin
• the 1964 Kennedy half dollar coin is worth more for the silver than the coin
• about uncirculated means the coin has been spent, but looks as if it has never
been spent.
• the condition of the 1964 Kennedy half dollar coin is important for the coin value

• cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of the value to
the coin
• avoid placing coins together because they will scratch
To collect the 1964 Kennedy half dollar coin, perform the following steps:
1. Look for the date under Kennedy’s neck
The date is located under

Kennedy’s neck
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1. Look for a distinct design in the face and very few scratch marks. The
Kennedy half dollar coin must look practically new.
The hair is slightly worn.
Look for scratches on the

coin.
Note: The Kennedy half dollar coin will have no mint mark, or it will have a D (Denver)
mint mark.
2. Look on the chart below to find the coin value for 1964 Kennedy half dollar
coin.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the Kennedy
half dollar coin as ABP (almost uncirculated).

1964 and 1964 D AU about uncirculated $3.75
3. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in the coins 1962 – 1981.
Dates Silver Value
1964 .3617 troy ounces $6.60

4. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com, or

silverrecyclers.com.
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Eisenhower dollar coin
The Eisenhower dollar coin, also called Ike, is 40% silver. You will not get the Ike dollar
coin as change without asking if the store has any; however, sometimes banks receive
them and will trade them to you.
Before you collect the Eisenhower dollar coin, you need to know the following:
• only collect the years 1971-1976
• one Eisenhower coin has .3162 troy ounces of silver
• the uncirculated Eisenhower dollar coin is worth $4.00
• uncirculated means the Eisenhower dollar coin has never been spent and will not
be pocket change

• cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of value to the
coin
To collect the Eisenhower dollar coin, perform the following steps:
1. Ask your bank teller if he/she has any Eisenhower dollar coins that you can buy.
The more you ask your bank teller for an Eisenhower dollar coin, the more
chances you will have of collecting one.
2. Ask toll booth operators if they have any Eisenhower dollar coins you can have
for change.
Note: The official grading guide for U.S. coins defines the lowest value of the
Eisenhower dollar coin as MS60 (uncirculated).
coin value for the uncirculated Eisenhower dollar coin. Uncirculated coins are
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To find the metal value of the Eisenhower dollar coin, perform the following step:
1. Look on the chart below, to find the metal value for the Eisenhower dollar coin.
Dates Silver Value
1971-1976 .3162 troy ounces $5.69

The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin

The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin is 75% copper and 25% nickel. The metal under the
nickel is pure copper. The Susan B. Anthony dollar coin has no circulated value at this
time; however the Susan B. Anthony dollar coins could have value on eBay.
Before you collect the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin, you need to know the following:
• look on eBay to see what the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin is selling for
• only the uncirculated Susan B. Anthony dollar coin is valuable at this time
• the circulated Susan B. Anthony dollar coin has no metal value at this time
• uncirculated means that the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin has never been spent

coin
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coin value for the uncirculated Susan B. Anthony dollar coin. Uncirculated coins
are new coins that will never be pocket change.
To find the metal value of the Susan B. Anthony dollar coin, perform the following step:
1. Look on the chart below, to find the metal value for the Susan B. Anthony dollar
coin.
Dates Copper Nickel Value
1979 P-1999 D .75% 25% 6 cents

(The value listed above is at silverrecyclers.com).

The Sacagawea dollar coin

The Sacagawea dollar coin is 88.5% copper and 11.5% manganese, nickel and brass. The
Sacagawea dollar coin is brass plated which makes it easy to identify. The Sacagawea
dollar coin could have value on eBay.
Before you collect the Sacagawea dollar coin, you need to know the following:
• look on eBay to see what the Sacagawea dollar coin is selling for
• the circulated Sacagawea dollar coin has no metal value at this time
• only the uncirculated Sacagawea dollar coin has a coin value at this time
• uncirculated means that the Sacagawea dollar coin has never been spent
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coin
coin value for the uncirculated Sacagawea dollar coin. Uncirculated coins are
To find the metal value of the Sacagawea dollar coin, perform the following step:
1. Look on the chart below, to find the metal value for the Sacagawea dollar coin.
Dates Copper Value
2000 P-2008 S 88.5% 5 cents

The Presidential dollar coin

The Presidential dollar coin is 88.5% copper, 6% zinc, 3.5% manganese and 2% nickel.
The circulated Presidential dollar coin has no metal or coin value at this time, however
the first one or two Presidential dollar coins could have value on eBay.
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Before you collect the Presidential dollar coin, you need to know the following:
• look on eBay to see what the Presidential dollar is selling for
• the circulated Presidential dollar coin has no metal value at this time
• only the uncirculated Presidential dollar coin has a coin value at this time
• uncirculated means that the Presidential dollar coin has never been spent

coin
Note: The coin value for the uncirculated and circulated Presidential dollar coin is not
listed in the 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins.
To find the metal value of the Presidential dollar coin, perform the following steps:
1. Look on the chart below, to find the metal value for the Presidential dollar coin.
Dates Copper Value
2008-2009 88.5% 5 cents

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Works Cited
Hudgeons, Marc, Tom Jr. Hudgeons, and Tom Sr. Hudgeons, .2010 Official BlackBook
Price Guide to United States Coins. New York: House of collectibles, 2009. Print.
Yeoman, R.S. The Official RedBook a Guide Book of the United States Coins.
New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2001. Print.
Blifaloo.com, 2009. Unk. Web 6 December 2009.
Coinflation.com, 2009. Voltaire. Web 4 December 2009.
Silverrecyclers.com, 2009. Sitemap. Web 6 December 2009.
Theus50.com, 2009. Web 6 December 2009.
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Introduction …………………………………………………… Page 3

The half dollar coin

The dollar coin

When you start collecting coins, you need to know:

My manual will instruct you on the following:

To collect the pennies dated 1962-1981, perform the following steps:

1. Look for the dates to the right of Lincoln’s tie.

Note: The mint mark does not matter.

Dates Copper Zinc Value

1962-1981 95% 5% 2 cents

3. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com.

5. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are.

6. Sell your coin when you are ready.

The wheat penny

To collect wheat pennies, complete the following steps:

You can see the design

You can see the design marks of the

2. Look for distinct individual wheat on the back of the penny.

You can see some

The date is to the

The mint mark for the

Notice the fives and the words, In God

(The picture was taken from: www.blifaloo.com/info/rare_coins.php?showall=true)

Date of coin Grade of the coin Value of the coin

1948 & 1948 D ABP average buying price 10 cents

1948 S ABP average buying price 25 cents

1950 ABP average buying price 10 cents

1950 D & S ABP average buying price 5 cents

1951, 1951 D & S ABP average buying price 5 cents

1953 & 1953 D ABP average buying price 5 cents

1953 S ABP average buying price 3 cents

1954, 1954 D & S ABP average buying price 3 cents

Date of coin Grade of the coin Value of the coin

1955 S ABP average buying price 10 cents

1956 & 1956 D ABP average buying price 3 cents

1958 & 1958 D ABP average buying price 3 cents

1958 & 1958 D ABP average buying price 3 cents

Dates Copper Zinc Value

1962-1981 95% 5% 2 cents

7. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com.

9. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are.

10. Sell your coin when you are ready.

To collect nickels dated 1940-1958, perform the following steps:

1. Look for date on the right side of the nickel.

The date is to the

The design is slightly worn, but you can

The mint mark for the

The face only shows 1

Date of coin Grade of the coin Value of the coin

1940 S ABP average buying price 20 cents

1942 D ABP average buying price 20 cents

1943 2P ABP average buying price 25 dollars

1943 D and S ABP average buying price 25 cents

1944 D and S ABP average buying price 30cents

1946 D fine 10 cents

1946 D horizontal ABP average buying price 30 dollars

1949, and 1949 D fine 25 cents

1950 ABP average buying price 10 cents

1952 fine 15 cents

1953, 1953 D & S fine 10 cents

1954, 1954 D & S fine 10 cents

1957 and 1957 D fine 10 cents