5 Modern Coins That Could Earn You $2,000 – Do You Have One?

Particularly when rare faults or limited mintages make them highly sought after by collectors, modern coins sometimes have values much beyond their face value. These five such coins might each bring up to $2,000:

2004–D Milwaukee State Quarter Coin

This quarter is cow, corn, and cheese; a minting fault causes some to have an additional leaf on the corn cob. These coins have sold in “Mint State 66” condition for up to $2,530.

2005-D Jefferson Nickel Coin – Speared Bison

The other side of this nickel features a bison with a die gouge like a spear across its back. These coins have sold for more than $100; some eBay transactions have come in at $495.

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2005 – P Minnesota Quarter – Double Die

Called the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” some display a doubled die error and an additional tree close to the state outline. Values run from $100 to $200; some high-grade models retail for around $800.

2008-W Silver Eagle Coin – Mirror of 2007

A few 2008 Silver Eagles were inadvertently hit with the reverse design from 2007. eBay has had over $1,000 sales of these mistake coins.

2007 Presidential Dollar Coin Missing Edge Lettering

Some 2007 Presidential Dollars—especially the Washington coin—were produced without the required edge wording. The value depends on the coin condition and degree of prominence of the inaccuracy.

Coin	Notable Feature	Estimated Value Range	Highest Recorded Sale
2004-D Wisconsin State Quarter	Extra leaf on corn cob	$95 – $300	$2,530 in MS66 condition
2005-D Jefferson Nickel – Speared Bison	Die gouge on bison’s back	Over $100	$495 on eBay
2005-P Minnesota Quarter – Doubled Die	Extra tree near state outline	$100 – $200	Nearly $800 in Denver MS-67
2008-W Silver Eagle – Reverse of 2007	2007 reverse design error	Over $1,000	Over $1,000 on eBay

These cases show how expensive collector’s items modern coins with unusual flaws or restricted issues may become. Regularly checking your change can just lead to a rewarding discovery.

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FAQs

Q. What distinguishes a rare coin?

A. Rare coins are rare and valuable among collectors because usually they have limited mintage, unusual design flaws, or great historical value.

Q. How would I find out whether I own a rare coin?

A. Look over the date, mint mark, design elements, and any flaws of the coin. Accurate assessments can come from speaking with a professional coin grading company such as PCGS or NGC.