‘Check your change!’ Money Pro Warns As ‘Older Coins With Collector’s Value’ Worth $100 Circulate During National Coin Week

AMERICANS have been urged to check their changes to see if they have any historical currency.

Experts have warned that older coins could enter circulation as the country marks National Coin Week.

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National Currency Week is celebrated between the 21st and 27th of April and 2024 marks the centenary edition of the event.

It has been a constant since 1923 and is considered the idea of ​​Julius Guttag, Governor of American Numismatic Association.

Guttag wanted to celebrate coin collecting and had been a fan of the hobby since he was 15 years old.

Americans were urged to keep an eye on its changes.

“To encourage everyone to look closely at their moneyDuring National Coin Week, some dealers and collectors across the country will deliberately put older coins with collector value into circulation,” Kim Kiick, executive director of the American Numismatic Association.

“Check your change,” Kiick asked.

Kiick warned that people might find something valuable in his stash.

Meanwhile, Thomas J Uram, president of the American Numismatic Association, warned that every coin has a story.

The silver dollar coin, minted in 1924, represents peace.

This characteristics an emblem of Lady Liberty who wears a tiara.

There is the Latin word Trvst, which means trust.

On the other side of the coin, an eagle stands on a rock.

The coin was produced the same year that the first Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade was held.

Specialists in NGC Coin Explorer Let’s say a 1924 Peace Dollar coin in circulation is valued between $34 and $220.

But uncirculated editions in perfect condition can sell for around US$40,000.

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HISTORICAL FINDINGS

The US Sun reported how a coin collector found rare coins from 1982 that were missing a mark.

The coin featured the face of former President Franklin Roosevelt, but thousands of people were missing the letter P.

Michael Leven, owner of Bucks County Rare Coin in Sellersville, revealed that about 150,000 coins were produced.

He revealed that the value of a dime differed greatly depending on whether it was in circulation, for example. The reporter.

Leven estimated the circulating value of the rare 1982 coin would be less than $100.

But those that didn’t enter circulation could be valued at up to $1,000.

Another collector sold a stash of coins dated 1878 for thousands of dollars, despite thinking they were of poor quality.