It might sound like something out of a movie, but certain coins in your change jar could actually be worth a fortune. Among these is the 1976 Bicentennial quarter, a coin that commemorated America’s 200th birthday. While most of these quarters are only worth their face value, extremely rare versions can fetch massive sums — … Read more
Imagine paying for a soda with a quarter, only to discover later that the same coin might have been worth $1 million. Sounds unreal? In the world of rare coins, it’s more fact than fiction. The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter, a coin most Americans have seen or spent, has gained notoriety in collector circles. While billions … Read more
In 1976, the U.S. Mint released the Bicentennial Quarter to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary. With its iconic drummer boy reverse design and dual date of 1776–1976, it quickly became a staple of American pocket change. Most of these quarters are worth only face value—but some rare versions, featuring mint errors, silver content, or high grades, … Read more