Launched in 2007, these golden-colored dollars honor U.S. presidents in the order they served. Most are worth exactly $1… but a tiny handful have minting mistakes that make collectors go crazy. A Quick History of the Series (2007–2016) The program ran from George Washington to Ronald Reagan. After 2016, production dropped dramatically for circulation—creating instant … Read more
Imagine a city worker in Ohio emptying an ancient parking meter in 2023. Among the quarters and nickels clinks a single 1959 Roosevelt dime. It looked weird – super shiny, almost silver-proof-like. He almost tossed it… but something made him pocket it instead. That “something” just made him $18,000 richer. The Rare Mint Error That … Read more
Star notes are real U.S. currency printed to replace defective bills. The star (★) at the end of the serial number is the giveaway. In 1995, a tiny “run” of just 640,{{}}000 $1 star notes was printed for the Atlanta (F) district – one of the smallest ever. The Amazing Wedding Bible Discovery Story In … Read more
Imagine dumping out your old coin jar… and spotting a single 1964 Kennedy half dollar worth almost six million dollars. Sounds crazy, right? But it actually happened in 2024 when one ultra-rare version sold for a jaw-dropping $5,904,000! Keep reading – you might literally be sitting on a fortune. What Makes This Kennedy Half Dollar … Read more
Imagine doing laundry, reaching into a pocket, and pulling out a dull-looking dollar coin. Most people would toss it in a jar and forget it. One lucky (or very observant) person didn’t. That exact 1979-S Susan B. Anthony dollar, graded MS68 by PCGS, just hammered for an eye-popping $39,500 at Heritage Auctions in 2025. Meet … Read more
Imagine digging through your old coffee can of spare change and suddenly holding a tiny copper coin worth enough to buy a private island. Sounds crazy, right? But one ultra-rare Lincoln Wheat Penny just sold for a mind-blowing $11 million. Keep reading – your pocket change might actually be hiding a fortune! What Exactly Is … Read more
Picture this: You’re at the grocery store, the cashier hands you change, and one of those $1 bills has a little at the end of the serial number. That’s a star note – a replacement bill the Federal Reserve prints when a regular note gets damaged. Most are common… except certain 2009 runs. The Crazy … Read more
In 1976, the U.S. Mint celebrated America’s 200th birthday by releasing special quarters with a colonial drummer on the back and dual dating “1776-1976.” Over 1.6 BILLION were made—so most are still only worth 25 cents. The Crazy Toolbox Discovery Story Everyone’s Talking About In 2023, a man in Ohio cleaning out his late father’s … Read more
Ever pulled a shiny copper coin from your change jar and wondered if it’s hiding a fortune? Wheat pennies, those iconic Lincoln cents with wheat stalks on the back, have turned everyday finds into collector’s gold over the past decade. Minted from 1909 to 1958, they’ve seen steady appreciation amid rising nostalgia and scarcity. From … Read more
Imagine rummaging through your spare change jar and pulling out a 50-cent piece that could fund your dream home—welcome to the electrifying world of the $5.9 million Kennedy half dollar. Minted in 1964 to honor President John F. Kennedy just months after his assassination, this silver icon has long symbolized American resilience. But one ultra-rare … Read more