SMALL CHANGE THAT'S WORTH A FORTUNE. REALLY?

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The E-Sylum: Volume 20, Number 38, September 17, 2017, Article 26

SMALL CHANGE THAT'S WORTH A FORTUNE. REALLY?

Howard Daniel forwarded this MSN 28-image slide show of "Small change that's now worth a fortune". Thanks. -Editor

Believe it or not, there are millions of coins in circulation right now that are worth far more than their face value. We've rounded-up some of the most valuable US, UK and European examples to give you an idea about what to look for when you're home and away. Study them well and make sure you double- and triple-check your change in future.

To read the complete article, see:
Got any of these? Small change that's now worth a fortune (http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/personalfinance/got-any-of-these-small-change-thats-now-worth-a-fortune/ss-AAqimyT)

Dennis Tucker also forwarded the slide show, with the following comments. -Editor

I found this bit of "numismatic fake news" interesting: The article's text says:

2005 'IN GOD WE RUST' KANSAS STATE QUARTER
This amusing error featured on thousands of 2005 Kansas state quarters – according to the state Mint, the 'T' stamp was over-lubricated and failed to make a strong impression on the coins. Collectors pay up to $100 for these error coins.

Obviously this is just a filled die and not an "error coin"---not worth much, if anything, to a numismatist. And of course while Kansas has a government, and might even occasionally release statements, it doesn't have a "state mint."

The article floats some other misleading ideas (e.g., 1955 doubled-die cents and 1943 "copper pennies" are found in circulation). But it's still fun to see coins being ballyhooed in non-numismatic circles.

Are there other numismatic mistakes or misstatements in the piece? Have a look and let us know. -Editor

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Wayne Homren, Editor

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