If you have certain coins in your piggy bank, you can start the new year with some big change.
According to one study, a 1999 Georgia quarter could be worth up to $10,000. blog post from us coin guide.
This quarter's high is the result of some manufacturing errors. The largest was a coin struck in experimental metal called a planchet. sacagawea dollarwasn't released until 2000.
US Coins Guide added that Georgia quarters made from experimental planchets have sold for up to $10,000.
So how do you know if one of these 25 cent items is actually worth a fortune?
First, the coin must feature the state symbol of Georgia and must have “1999” written on the “reverse.” You can find examples on eBay here.
Rare coins must weigh between 5.9 grams and 6.3 grams. to coin scale That's more than the 5.67 grams of a typical copper and nickel-clad quarter, says US Coins Guide.
The 1999 Georgia section also appears thicker than normal, has a golden or greenish color, lacks copper (or orange) stripes at the edges, and is missing some or all stripes. I am. edge lead and it is thick rim than usual.
If you think you may own one of these Georgia quarters, please have it certified by a reputable coin dealer or third-party coin grading company.
From there, GoBankingRates suggest Sell your rare coins at Heritage Auctions, eBay, Stack's Bowers Galleries, APMEX, or through your local coin dealer.
Click here for more information about the 1999 Georgia coin. here.
