Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money

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In the authors’ own words, this new edition of Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, dispels the myths of error coins and assists you in discovering, marketing, and researching rare coins that you can find in your pocket change.

More than 350 close-up illustrations, key identifying details and current market values help you decipher the difference between proper and error issues and varying types of coins. In addition, this unique must-have how-to also includes:

   • Coverage of Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, State Quarters
   • Expert insight and advice about tools of the trade, preserving coins, buying and selling error-variety coins
   • Terms and definitions associated with error coins

Whether it’s a Jefferson Presidential dollar missing edge lettering, that’s worth $2,000 – $10,000 plus or a Lincoln cent with trail marks that make it an error worth $1 – $3 there are hidden treasures to be found in your pocket change, if you know what to look for.

Our Top Reviews

Reviewer: Cyndeew
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Extremely helpful with image examples and info on error coins. Excellent reference book.
Review: So helpful. I’m new to coin collecting and this book is EXACTLY what I needed. The picture examples of errors along with explanations is more helpful than websites, videos and other books. I was spending so much time looking for examples and just truthful information. This book is it! You won’t regret it. And it is a solid reference book.

Reviewer: Lawrence J. Gist II
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Expert guidance is invaluable for those looking to navigate the coin collecting market effectively.
Review: “Strike It Rich with Pocket Change: Error Coins Bring Big Money” by Ken Potter and Brian Allen is a comprehensive guide aimed at both novice and seasoned coin collectors interested in identifying and profiting from error coins found in everyday circulation. The book provides detailed insights into various coin errors, supported by over 350 close-up illustrations, and offers up-to-date market values to assist collectors in recognizing valuable coins.Pros:1. Comprehensive Coverage: The book extensively covers a range of denominations, including Lincoln Memorial Cents, Roosevelt Dimes, Washington Quarters, John F. Kennedy Half Dollars, and State Quarters. This breadth ensures that collectors have guidance across multiple coin types.2. Detailed Visuals: With more than 350 close-up illustrations, the book aids readers in accurately identifying error coins. The visual aids complement the textual descriptions, making it easier to spot and understand various coin anomalies.3. Expert Insights: Authored by experienced numismatists, the book offers professional advice on tools of the trade, coin preservation, and the buying and selling of error-variety coins.4. Educational Content: The inclusion of terms and definitions associated with error coins enhances the reader’s understanding, making it a valuable educational resource for those new to coin collecting.Cons:1. Organizational Structure: Some readers have expressed a desire for a more systematic arrangement of content. Organizing the errors by denomination in a sequential manner could enhance usability, allowing collectors to quickly reference specific coins.2. Depth of Coverage: While the book is comprehensive, certain readers might seek more in-depth analysis or additional examples of specific error types. Expanding on lesser-known errors or providing more case studies could add further value..In conclusion, “Strike It Rich with Pocket Change” serves as a valuable resource for coin enthusiasts aiming to identify and profit from error coins. While there is room for improvement in terms of content organization and depth, the book’s strengths in comprehensive coverage, detailed visuals, and expert insights make it a worthwhile addition to any collector’s library.

Reviewer: Curt
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book for coin roll hunters.
Review: This is a great book. It’s come in handy so much already while roll hunting. My only issue with it is that it doesn’t list any info for older coins like wheat pennies and such. It would be 5 stars if it did have that info.

Reviewer: Chris R
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great Book on Coins for the Novice Coin Collector
Review: I’m glad I bought this book. It has helped me learn about coin collecting and for some of the easier to spot modern coins, post-silver/1964, to look for in my change. Worth buying. Wish I had known about coins and this book before, and how much some are worth in comparison to their face value.

Reviewer: donna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Well written helpful book
Review: I bought this for my mom who is always looking at her change , loved how this was set up , easy to follow on what to look for . Recommend to anyone.

Reviewer: carrie reynolds
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best book for accurate information
Review: Great book I think there’s some great stuff in the book. Covers a lot of the basics of what to look for and I would recommend.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It’s in the title…”Pocket Change.”
Review: As a new (what I call myself), “Armchair coin collector” I am loading up on coin guides. I recently got the ‘Strike It Rich with Pocket Change, 5’th edition’ guide. I also bought all three volumes of the ‘CherryPickers’ 6’th edition’ guides.As others have mentioned, it seems the Strike it Rich guide has some gaps. For example, the Lincoln cent information begins at 1959 and stops at 2020. The first Lincoln cent was minted in 1909 so where are the first 50 years? Dawned on me that the title includes “Pocket Change.” How many people have a 1909 or a 1955 in their pockets or change jar?On the plus side, what information is provided in this guide is good. For example I have probably passed over quite a few 1968-D quarters because while the Cherrypickers’ guide shows one picture of 1968-D coin it doesn’t show the error I found as well as I see in Strike it Rich. The latter images are, I feel, better pictures. The 1968-D DDR I recently found in a roll was exactly as shown in the Strike it Rich guide.As a new coin collector I would recommend both the ‘Strike it Rich’, and the three volumes of the ‘Cherrypickers’ ‘ guides. However a ton of information online. I have filled in the gaps from the guide books with information gleaned from the internet. Good hunting!

Reviewer: E.C.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great information and organized
Review: Great information in the book with descriptions and pictures. Well organized.

Reviewer: Vassilios Karapapas
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Excellent as described thank you

Reviewer: Coderre Linda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Strike it Rich est un livre basée sur les pièces de monnaie qui peuvent avoir une valeur monétaire est continents des informations avec des images assez visible pour bien voir les pièces en questions avec plusieurs explications. Ce n’est pas un livre de lecture mais un livre de référence au quotidien à regardez est apprendre. Les informations me sont plus attirants que le livre des bibles sur la monnaie. Strike it Rich est selon moi plus précis en informations mais ceci est mon avis.5 étoiles

Reviewer: richard
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I’m retired so I have time to look at many coins.

Reviewer: Cristina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I haven’t been able to go too far on it, but it has some very useful information.

Reviewer: Paula
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Love it..intersting info.

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