Value of a bicentennial quarter

Answer 1

What IS a silver bicentennial penny? The US Mint didn't make one, so you are probably looking at a normal 1976 cent that has been silver plated by a private novelty company. It will have no numismatic value but you may get a dollar or so from someone who collects bicentennial memorabilia.

Answer 2

There are no 1-cent coins made in the US from silver. What you have is probably one of a few different but common possibilities: * If your coin is dated 1943, it's actually a wartime coin made from zinc-plated steel. In uncirculated condition it's worth a dollar or two. * If your coin is dated 1982 or later, it's probably a standard unplated coin. Cents made after 1982, as well as some of them made during 1982, are not pure copper, but are zinc coins plated with copper. Sometimes a coin will escape the Mint unplated, but more often than not the copper plating has been removed by being soaked in one of several possible liquids, including vinegar or automobile coolant (anti-freeze). These rarely have any extra value to collectors. * If your coin is dated before 1982 (or possibly a 1982) and has a dull finish, it's probably a standard cent coated or plated by a child with a variety of possible metals, including Mercury. These have no extra value to collectors, and can be dangerous to handle at times, depending on the material with which it is coated/plated. If it's anything other than the above, it should be inspected and appraised by a reputable dealer or coin certification agency.
Pennies have never been made of silver.

If your coin is dated 1943, it is made of zinc and steel. Copper wasn't used that year because it was needed for the war effort.

If your coin is dated 1982 or later, it's made of zinc with a copper coating. The copper coating may have been removed by acid (not worth anything) or never applied at the mint (worth quite a bit). You'll need to take your coin to a dealer to be examined. Any other date, your coin has been plated and is worth 1 cent.

Also, the singular form of "pennies" is penny

Answer 3

These coins were issued as both copper-nickel clad and 40%-silver coins. You have to look at the edge to know which one you have.

Please see the Related Question for more information.
None of the Bicentennial coins regardless of denomination or mintmark struck for general circulation have more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums
One dollar.

Answer 4

The U.S. only struck special quarters, halves, and dollars for the Bicentennial. Cents, nickels, and dimes continued to have their normal designs and dates, so:

* If you have a cent that has special Bicentennial markings on it, it's a novelty piece made by a private company as a keepsake and has no special numismatic value.

* If you have a normal-looking cent dated 1976, it's just that, a normal cent from circulation. Again, it's only worth face value.

Answer 5

None of the Bicentennial coins (1776-1976) regardless of denomination or mintmark struck for general circulation have any silver or are worth more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint are worth more.

Answer 6

There will never be a Canadian bicentennial penny. Canada's bicentennial won't be until 2067 but the 1¢ coin was discontinued in 2012.

If you're referring to a centennial penny from 1967, these are worth only face value to a few cents in average condition.

Answer 7

None of the Bicentennial coins regardless of date or mint-mark struck for general circulation have more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums

Answer 8

Probably about 23 1/2 cents, give or take.

Answer 9

well it depends on the condition it is normally worth about 10 cents