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6 Rare Coins Expected To Soar in Value in 2026

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For many, coin collecting is a fun hobby. But that hobby can quickly turn lucrative if you happen to find the right coin that’s worth a lot of money.

Even if a coin isn’t particularly valuable when you bring in into your collection, the changing market conditions can push coin values higher over time.

This guide highlights six rare coins that could see their values soar in the year ahead.

1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar

  • Approximate value: $1,800 to $1 million, according to Greysheet

Largely considered one of the most important coins in U.S. history, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar is one of the most sought-after coins on the market. With fewer than 200 surviving examples, it’s easy to see why the value of these coins will likely continue to soar.

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1804 Silver Dollar

  • Approximate value: $2 million to $4 million, according to USA Coin Book

Dubbed the ‘King of Coins,’ the 1804 Silver Dollar boasts an interesting heritage. It wasn’t actually minted in 1804. Instead, it was created years later to be used as diplomatic gifts. The combination of an interesting provenance and limited number of examples makes this coin poised for a jump in value this year.

1969-S Lincoln Cent with Doubled Die Obverse

The 1969-S Lincoln Cent Double Die Obverse penny has a manufacturing defect, which means it has two images on the front. It’s an odd looking penny. But it could be worth thousands of dollars if you find this one in your pocket.

1873-CC Liberty Seated Dime

Struck at the Carson City Mint, the 1873-CC Liberty Seated dime is a very rare find. Although values of this coin and all coins, vary dramatically by grade, a dime in good condition could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

1955 Double Die Penny

  • Approximate value: $700 to $18,000+, according to the USA Coin Book

The 1955 Double Die Penny is another error coin. If you haven’t noticed by now, any errors or misprints seem to be immediately valuable to collectors, likely due to the rarity of the mistakes. This iconic error coin continues to grow in value and will likely see it’s value grow into the future.

1943 Copper Penny

  • Approximate value: $100,000 to $900,000+, according to APMEX

In the early 1940s, the U.S. government decided to stop printing copper pennies as a wartime resource measure. By switching to steel pennies for 1943, the goal was to save copper resources for war-related needs. But a few copper pennies were accidentally made. Today, those accidentally copper pennies are highly sought-after coins worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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