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The 1997 quarter may be worth much more than face value, with some specimens fetching over $3,000 at auction.

1997 Quarter Value: Find out how much your 1997 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1997 quarters, and what makes a 1997 quarter rare & valuable today.

Some 1998 quarters are worth more than $1,000!

1998 Quarter Value: Find out how much your 1998 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1998 quarters, and what makes a 1998 quarter rare & valuable today.

Some 1996 quarters are worth hundreds of dollars or even more above face value.

1996 Quarter Values - Here’s what to look for on your 1996 quarters. Plus the values for rare 1997 quarters, 1996 quarter errors, and all of the other 1996 quarters you might come across!

Some 2023 pennies have an extra V on the heads side. These 2023 extra V pennies are rare and valuable -- how much are they worth?

2023 Error Penny Value: Think you have a 2023 extra V penny error coin? Here's where to look for the extra V on a 2023 penny + How much a 2023 error penny is worth!

There are many reasons why coins have ridges.

Some US coins have ridges on their edges, while others do not. Why do some coins have edge reeds and other coins have smooth edges? Find out the reasons here!

Alloy vs. Clad Coins: What are alloys? Why are coins made of alloys? Why aren't pure metals used to make coins? How much are coins made of alloys worth?

Why is E Pluribus Unum on coins like the Lincoln Memorial penny, as seen here?

Learn the origin of the phrase E Pluribus Unum, what E Pluribus Unum means, why E Pluribus Unum is on U.S. coins, and the significance of this phrase in America.

The U.S. Mint strikes coins for circulation and for collectors. The term mint coins might describe either an uncirculated coin that has never been used in circulation or a collectible piece such as a proof.

What exactly is a mint coin? Learn what the terms "mint condition,” “mint state,” and "mint coin" mean to collectors… and how much mint coins are worth!

Uncirculated (mint state) coins that have never been used as money are valued based on wear & grade. See how to determine the wear and grade of uncirculated coins.