(And if you’re into paper money – here are the big bills you’re unlikely to see.)īefore you rush out to buy these coins – if you have a spare million sitting around for some of them – you’ll want to hear from an expert coin collector, a numismatist, as they’re called for guidance.
Some more recent examples (coins from the 20th century) may be relatively affordable and those are more likely to be tucked away someplace quiet or in a safe deposit box at your parents’ bank. Many of the valuable coins in the list below are not likely to be hiding in your attic since they are tremendously rare, but not all of them are super expensive either. Striking it rich is a remote possibility for folks who have built up a sizable collection of valuable coins, but you may still be able to find some loose change that’s worth significantly more than you would otherwise expect. So is rooting through your jars of coins and coming up with a rare one that’s worth serious money. Finding a treasure hidden in an old dresser drawer or the attic is the stuff of dreams.
