Hobbies & Crafts

The 1959-D wheat penny is one of the most controversial mule coins ever. It’s worth $50,000! Here’s everything you want to know about mule error coins, including the 1959-D penny error!

Curious about 1788 / 2000 Virginia state quarter values? Which ones are worth keeping? How can you spot a 2000 Virginia quarter error? How much is a Virginia 1788 quarter worth? Here’s everything you want to know about Virginia state quarters!

Broadstrike error coins are wider & flatter than normal coins. Find out how broad strike coins are made, how much they’re worth, and where to find broad struck coins! Depending on the denomination and the coin’s condition, your broadstrike error coin can be worth anywhere from $5 to $1,000… on up!

Have a 1925 wheat penny and want to know how much it’s worth? Find your 1925 penny value here, a list of 1925 errors and varieties to look for, and which 1925 pennies you should keep… and not spend!

The 1922 plain penny is a popular error coin — or variety, depending on your stance. But why is a hole for the 1922 plain cent being included in regular Lincoln cent coin albums and coin folders? A longtime collector’s opinions on the issue and what should be done about those pesky holes that most of us can’t afford to fill in our Lincoln cent coin albums and folders.

Have a 1923 wheat penny? Want to know how much it’s worth? I’ve been collecting and studying these old Lincoln cents for years now. Here are some interesting facts about 1923 pennies, plus the current 1923 penny value, and rare 1923 error pennies to look for.

I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint’s Explore & Discover Kit and why it’s such a great gift for kids!

Found a 1921 wheat penny? Get a coin expert’s opinion on which 1921 pennies are worth keeping, their values, and how to tell if you have a 1921 error penny!

Is part of the lettering missing on your coin? Maybe it has no mintmark? Here’s how to tell if you’ve got an error coin or simply a normal or damaged coin.

The US Mint released special 2019 quarters in circulation. If you find a 2019-W quarter, it’s quite scarce… and valuable! See why these 2019-W quarters are so unique, plus how much they’re worth!

Some 1920 pennies are worth a few thousand dollars! Find out how much your 1920 penny is worth here + A list of rare 1920 penny errors to look for.

How much is a 1919 penny worth? Find out here! See the most valuable 1919 Lincoln cent, a 1919 wheat penny error list, how many 1919 pennies were made, and other fun facts about 1919 wheat pennies.

The 1999 Connecticut state quarter can be really valuable, especially if it’s a Connecticut quarter error! See how much your Connecticut quarters are worth.

Have a 1918-D penny or a 1918-S penny? What about a 1918 penny with no mintmark? Find your 1918 penny value here + A list of 1918 wheat penny error coins to look for.

Have a coin with a flat, raised blob near the rim? It’s called a die cud error coin! Cuds on coins are really neat. Here’s a helpful guide for collecting rare and valuable die cud error coins.

Some 1917 pennies are rare & valuable! See how much your 1917 wheat penny is worth and if you have a rare 1917 penny. Plus a list of 1917 wheat penny errors

Off-metal coins (or wrong planchet coins) are rare coin errors that were created by the US Mint. See examples of wrong planchet error coins (also known as off-metal error coins) and how much these coin planchet errors are worth.

Have a 1916 penny? See how much a 1916 wheat penny is worth today. Plus a rundown on some valuable 1916 wheat penny errors and varieties you might find in pocket change

How much is a 1999 New Jersey quarter worth? If it has errors, it’s worth thousands of dollars! See the value of your New Jersey state quarter here.

Good news… 1915 wheat pennies are worth more a lot more than face value! In fact, a 1915 penny is worth anywhere from 10 cents on the low end to more than $10,000 on the high end. Here’s how to tell the value of your 1915 Lincoln wheat cent!

How much is a 1999 Pennsylvania quarter worth? If it has errors, it’s worth hundreds (or even thousands) of dollars! In this 1999 Pennsylvania State Quarter Guide, we’ll show you the value of your Pennsylvania quarter — whether it has errors or not.

1913 Lincoln pennies can be worth thousands of dollars! Find out how much your 1913 penny is worth. Plus info on 1913 wheat penny errors, mintage numbers, and more.

DIY Lantern Tutorial – see how I glued Dollar Store glass gems to the outside of jars & inexpensive solar path lights to jar lids to make solar lanterns that are weatherproof!

I wanted a fun (and useful!) DIY Valentine gift for all the teachers in my son’s Parents Day Out program. This simple Valentine’s gift candy basket for teachers also works as a desk pencil holder once all the candy is gone! With most of the supplies coming from the dollar store, they only cost $3 per teacher gift basket to make.

Repunched mint marks are error coins that are worth a lot of money. They would make a great addition to your coin collection. See how repunched mintmarks are different from doubled dies and. overmintmarks. And how much repunched mint marks are worth today.