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Got any of these? Small change that's now worth a fortune

Windfall in your wallet
2011 WWF collectors edition 50p
1913 Liberty Head Nickel
1995 double die penny
2002 Commonwealth Games Northern Ireland £2
1997 double ear Lincoln penny
2008 Kew Gardens 50p
2005 'In God We Rust’ Kansas state quarter
2008 undated 20p
1982 no mint mark Roosevelt dime
1983 'New Pence' 2p
2004 extra leaf Wisconsin state quarter
2005 'godless' presidential dollar coin
1971 'silver' 2p
1972 double die Lincoln penny
1999 wide AM penny
2012 London Olympics aquatic 50p
2005 'speared' bison Jefferson nickel
2006 Henri & Adolphe €2
2001 double struck quarter
1970 double die head Lincoln penny
1955 double die penny
2005 Catholic International Youth Day €2
1965 silver dime
2002 Mole Antonelliana error 1 euro cent
1969 double die head Lincoln penny
1943 copper penny
2007 Princess Grace €2
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Windfall in your wallet

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.
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lovemoney staff

18 August 2017

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