In 1886, the U.S. Treasury introduced the Series of 1886 $1 Silver Certificate, marking the first time a real woman—Martha Washington—was depicted on Federal paper currency. Taking center stage on the obverse, this historic note Continue reading
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Most People Have Never Seen This 8-Sided U.S. Coin: That Stunned Auction Houses
The 1915 Panama-Pacific Octagonal Gold Coin is one of the most celebrated and distinctive coins in the history of U.S. coinage. It was issued during the Panama-Pacific International Exposition held in San Francisco. What makes Continue reading
Shipwreck Gold: This 1715 Spanish Fleet Coin Lay Underwater for 300 Years
The 1715 Spanish Fleet, struck by a hurricane on the beach coast of Florida on July 31, 1715, carried vast quantities of gold and silver to Spain. Eleven of its twelve ships sank, burying generations Continue reading
Old $2 Bill from Grandpa Worth $20,000? Discover Rare Serial Numbers, Errors & Values
Many $2 bills lying forgotten in family drawers are far more valuable than their face value—some collectors today pay up to $20,000 for the right note. What transforms a common $2 bill into a collector’s Continue reading
Estate Sale Jackpot: Discovering a Rare 1795 Flowing Hair Dollar Hidden in a Sock Drawer
Imagine rummaging through an old sock drawer during an estate clean-out and stumbling upon a nearly untouched 1795 Flowing Hair dollar. It sounds like a movie plot, but this is a real-life story making waves Continue reading
Rare Penny Found in Cookie Jar Sells for $35,000 – You Could Have Hidden Treasure
In 2025, Ohio resident Emily Dawson made an unexpected find in her late grandmother’s cookie jar — not sweet treats, but a rare 1943 bronze Lincoln penny. Amid a jumble of old coins, she noticed Continue reading
Woman Finds $3,000 Value in $5 Coin Album – Rare Roosevelt Dime Discovery
When a woman bought a coin album for just $5, she never expected to uncover a rare Roosevelt dime worth approximately $3,000. This modern-day treasure tale highlights how even minimal investments in overlooked collectibles can Continue reading
Bank Bag Surprise: Rare 1969‑S Doubled Die Penny Found in Spare Change Worth $60K
In what sounds like a plot twist from a coin‑collector’s dream, a 1969‑S Doubled Die Obverse Lincoln penny was recently pulled from a roll of spare change bought at a bank—and valued at approximately $60,000. Continue reading
1877 Indian Head Cent: Rare Key Date Worth Over $10K – Is Yours Hiding There?
The 1877 Indian Head cent is perhaps the most elusive and valuable date in the Indian Head series (1859–1909). With a mintage of only 852,500, it ranks as a key date and is sought after Continue reading
Money That Was Never Meant to Exist: Rare U.S. Coins and Bills Now Worth Over $100,000
There are rare U.S. coins and obsolete bills that once circulated but were never intended for public use. Now, their values roar well beyond face value. The value of those coins and bills often exceeds Continue reading