Formal Project

Treasure hunting in your pocket

Glynda Haldt 1

Table of Content Introduction The Penny Regular Penny Wheat penny

The Nickel The Nickel

The Dime The Dime

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The Quarter Old quarter Bicentennial State quarter

The half dollar coin Kennedy half dollar coin

The dollar coin Ike dollar coin Susan B. Anthony Sacagawea Presidential coin 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. 3

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

1962-1981 95% 5% (The value listed above can be found at coinflation.com).

Value 2 cents

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 5

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wheat pennies have a coin value and a copper value the condition of the wheat penny determines the 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 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).

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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

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

1952, 1952 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

1955

ABP average buying price

3 cents

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1955 Dbl die

ABP average buying price

850 dollars

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 (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

1962-1981 95% 5% (The value listed above is at coinflation.com).

Value 2 cents

7. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com. 8. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 9. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 10. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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 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 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).

The mint mark for the 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.

3. 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 nickel as ABP (average buying price).

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Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1940

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1940 D

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1940 S

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1941 and 1941 D

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1941 S

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1942

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1942 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

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

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 D

ABP average buying price

30 cents

1945 S

ABP average buying price

25 cents

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

1949 S

ABP average buying price

20 cents

1950

ABP average buying price

10 cents

1950 D

ABP average buying price

$4.50

1951 and 1951 D

fine

20 cents

1951 S

ABP average buying price

10 cents

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 13

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

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

1956 and 1956 D

fine

10 cents

1957 and 1957 D

fine

10 cents

1958 fine 10 cents (The 2002 Official blackbook price guide to United States coins lists the values in the text box aboveon page 279-281). 4. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1962-1981. Dates

Copper

Nickel

1946-2009 75% 25% (The value listed above is at coinflation.com). Note:

Value 5 cents

There is no metal value in the 1946-2009 nickel.

5. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com. 6. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 7. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 8. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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 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 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 letter D (Denver), P (Philadelphia), or S (San Francisco). Note: The dimes you collect will not have any special flaws. Flaws are errors of the coin when minted.

The mint mark for the dime is above the date on the coin.

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

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Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1955, 1955 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1956 and 1956 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1957 and 1957 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1958 and 1958 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1959 and 1959 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1960 and 1960 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1961 and 1961 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1962 and 1962 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1963 and 1963 D

ABP average buying price

$1.25

1964 and 1964 D ABP average buying price $1.25 (The 2002 Official blackbook price guide to United States coins lists the values in the text box above on page 336). 5. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in coins 1962–1981. Dates

Copper

Silver

1946-2009 10% 90% (The value listed above is at coinflation.com). Note:

Value 13 cents

There is some metal value in the 1965-2009 dime.

6. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com. 7. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 9. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 10. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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 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 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).

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1948, 1948 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1949 and 1949 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1950 and 1950 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1950 D over S

ABP average buying price

30 dollars

1950 S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1951, 1951 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1952, 1952 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1953, 1953 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1954, 1954 D & S

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1955, 1955 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1956, 1956 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1957, 1957 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1958, 1958 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1959, 1959 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1961, 1961 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1962, 1962 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1963, 1963 D

ABP average buying price

$1.75

1964, 1964 D ABP average buying price $1.75 (The 2002 Official blackbook price guide to United States coins lists the values in the text box above on page 360).

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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

1932-1964 .1808 troy ounces (The value listed above is at coinflation.com).

Value $3.34

2. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com. 3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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 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 21

Note: The 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins list only the 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

1976 91.67% 8.33% (The value listed above is at coinflation.com).

Value 4 cents

2. Verify the metal content of the coin. Go to the website: coinflation.com. 3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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 23

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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 letter D (Denver), P (Philadelphia), or S (San Francisco).

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.

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Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

Delaware 1999 D and P

AU about uncirculated

50 cents

Pennsylvania 1999 D and P

AU about uncirculated

50 cents

New Jersey 1999 D and P

AU about uncirculated

40 cents

Georgia 1999 D and P

AU about uncirculated

35 cents

Connecticut 1999 D and P

AU about uncirculated

62 cents

Massachusetts 2000 D

AU about uncirculated

32 cents

Maryland 2000 D

AU about uncirculated

35 cents

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

Maryland 2000 P

AU about uncirculated

30 cents

South Carolina 2000 D

AU about uncirculated

40 cents

South Carolina 2000 P

AU about uncirculated

30 cents

New Hampshire 2000 D and P

AU about uncirculated

30 cents

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. 2. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 3. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 4. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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 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 • use a cloth to separate the coins 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).

Date of coin

Grade of the coin

Value of the coin

1964 and 1964 D AU about uncirculated $3.75 (The 2002 Official blackbook price guide to United States coins lists the values in the text box above on page 392). 3. Look on the chart below to find the metal value in the coins 1962 – 1981. Dates

Silver

1964 .3617 troy ounces (The value listed above is at coinflation.com). 4.

Value $6.60

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

5. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 6.

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

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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 Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin for the following reasons: • cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of value to the coin • avoid placing coins together because they will scratch • use a cloth to separate the coins 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). Note: The 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins list only the coin value for the uncirculated Eisenhower dollar coin. Uncirculated coins are new coins that will never be pocket change. 28

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

1971-1976 .3162 troy ounces (The value listed above is at coinflation.com). 2.

Value $5.69

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

3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5.

Sell your coin when you are ready.

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 Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin for the following reasons: • cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of value to the coin • avoid placing coins together because they will scratch • use a cloth to separate the coins 29

Note: The 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins list only the 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

1979 P-1999 D .75% 25% (The value listed above is at silverrecyclers.com). 2.

Value 6 cents

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

3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5.

Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin for the following reasons: • cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of value to the coin • avoid placing coins together because they will scratch • use a cloth to separate the coins Note: The 2002 Official Blackbook Price Guide to the United States Coins list only the coin value for the uncirculated Sacagawea dollar coin. Uncirculated coins are new coins that will never be pocket change. 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

2000 P-2008 S 88.5% (The value listed above is at silverrecyclers.com). 2.

Value 5 cents

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

3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5.

Sell your coin when you are ready.

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 Warning: Avoid cleaning the coin for the following reasons: • cleaning the coin will remove surface metals and result in the loss of value to the coin • avoid placing coins together because they will scratch • use a cloth to separate the coins 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

2008-2009 88.5% (The value listed above is at silverrecyclers.com). 2.

Value 5 cents

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

3. Call various coin collectors in your area and check for the highest price. 4. Look on eBay to see what the coins selling prices are. 5. Sell your coin when you are ready.

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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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