A new US quarter
Beginning in 2022 and continuing through 2025, the US Mint is issuing new designs of the US quarter each year, focused on honouring pioneering American women.
Obverse (heads side): Features a “new” portrait of George Washington facing right by Laura Gardin Fraser, a design originally proposed in 1932.
Reverse (tails side): Commemorates American women who have made significant contributions. The 2023 designs include the Jovita Idar quarter with many inscriptions like “E PLURIBUS UNUM” and “QUARTER DOLLAR.”
Value: These are worth only face value.
A replica of a lepton or widow’s mite (Not a coin!)
The lepton, a low-denomination coin used in ancient Judea, has Biblical significance, as referenced in the Gospels of Mark and Luke. Replicas like these are mass-produced and sold in religious supply stores.
Value: Only worth a few cents.
An Aladdin’s Castle arcade token (Not a coin!)
Similar in size to a US quarter, this token originates from a now-defunct US video game arcade chain.
Value: Around $1 to collectors of tokens.
A Thai baht coin
Features King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). These coins are ubiquitous from his 70-year reign.
Value: Generally $1 or less.
Replica “pirate coins.” (Not actual coins!)
Modern replicas of Spanish coins, often sold as toys or souvenirs. These can resemble escudos, doubloons, or “pieces of eight.”
Value: Typically a couple of dollars as a novelty.
Modern US $1 coins
Despite various designs, these coins have not gained popularity in normal circulation.
- Eisenhower dollar (1971-1978).
- Susan B. Anthony dollar (1979-1981, 1999).
- Presidential dollar (2005-2016).
- Sacagawea dollar (2000-present).
Value: Face value unless noted for specific varieties.
A lucky angel token (Not a coin!)
A spiritual token often carried for religious or superstitious reasons.
Value: Not valuable to coin collectors.
A toy “pirate coin” token (Not a coin!)
A child’s play token made of base metal, sold as part of toys or activity games.
Value: Not valuable to collectors.
A pachinko token (Not a coin!)
A token for pachinko parlours, typically with Japanese characters and simple designs.
Value: Not valuable to coin collectors.
Euro coins of various denominations
These coins have varied designs based on the issuing country. Unless there’s a significant error, they are worth their face value.
Value: Face value.
US Bicentennial coins
Coins issued in 1976 to celebrate 200 years of American independence.
Quarters, Half Dollars, Dollars: Only worth their stated values unless made of silver.
Value: Face value unless silver.
A US wheat cent
Minted between 1909 and 1958, featuring Abraham Lincoln. Rare varieties or early years may carry a premium.
Value: Typically a few cents to a few dollars.
A fake 1804 US Dollar
Genuine examples are extremely rare (~15 known).
Value: Typically a novelty item.