3 Little-Known Coins Worth More Than You'd Believe

Not just the most valuable stamps are tiny objects worth a lot. Your pocket change may be too someday. Maybe it is already.

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Can you tell a regular penny from a 1943 one worth over $2 million? Let's explore the world's most valuable coins so you can check your piggy bank before depositing.

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Using a metal detector on a beach, one rare coin worth over $6 million was found and auctioned.

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Some of the world's most valuable coins are centuries old and may not be noticeable. Other collectors' most valuable rare coins can be used daily.

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Since 1907, these were made, but the 1933 gold recall forced many to exchange them for cash. selling for $18,900,000 in 2021 or $20,212,100 in 2023.

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Few knew this coin's future when minted. This rare coin is still the most expensive after 200 years. $10,016,875, or $13,311,850

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George Washington's neighbor Ephraim Brasher created the first US gold coin, the 1787 Brasher Doubloon. Among the most expensive coins. $9.36 million in 2021, $10,009,500 in 2023.

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3 Little-Known Coins That Could Be Hiding in Your Pocket Worth Thousands

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