Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money

by Brian Allen, Ken Potter

That odd-looking coin could be worth a fortune!

Mistakes happen. Now you can cash in on them.

The U.S. Mint produces error coins every year on every denomination. From doubled die cents to rotated reverse quarters to missing letters on dollars, these coins can be worth far more than face value.

Featuring expert insight, hundreds of close-up images, concise details on what to look for and where, and up-to-date market values, you will learn how to spot and profit from even the most well disguised treasures in the new edition of Strike It Rick with Pocket Change.

Genres: Reference

384 pages, Paperback

First published October 29, 2006

Reviews

[Meagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an unusual book this was. Although this is not something I would normally read it has been quite interesting. Until I got this book I had no idea that you could make money from coins with errors on them.

My 10 year old devoured this book! My 7 year old has had a lot of fun with it as well. Apparently this topic is fascinating to children. Both kids have gone through every coin we have in the house and sure enough they found two of the ones mentioned in this book. It has fun to read something with the kids and talk with them about it.

[Tyler · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a coin collector, I found this book and decided to try it. There was definitely some varieties that I had not heard of or seen, but most of this book was about double die and mintmark errors, which. I suppose could be useful, but if you are roll hunting you should know the spots to check for doubling. Also, a good chunk or errors listed are worth $15 or less. However, I would absolutley recommend for a newer collector.

[Chickadee · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Sharon Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

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