Blog

A Kennedy half dollar may look like an ordinary 50-cent coin, but examples dated 1965 through 1970 contain 40% silver and are worth considerably more than face value. These coins do not appear in ever … read more

Most Roosevelt dimes look nearly identical, but one quick check of the date can reveal a coin containing real silver. Today’s Check Your Change find is the 1946–1964 Roosevelt silver dime. … read more

Most modern quarters are worth exactly 25 cents—but a small letter on certain 2019 quarters can make a big difference. Today’s Check Your Change find is the 2019-W America the Beautiful qu … read more

Welcome to Check Your Change, a new daily series from The Patriot Vault! Every day, we’ll highlight an American coin or banknote that could be hiding in your pocket change, cash drawer, coin jar … read more