The coin was an instant success with the public. In 1909, the United States changed the design of the one-cent coin from the Indian Head to a design that commemorates the 100 th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's birth. Make sure you buy these coins from a reputable coin dealer and have them certified by a third-party grading service. Given the extreme popularity of these coins, they are also frequently a target of counterfeiters and 'coin doctors.' Beware of buying coins from an Internet coin site such as eBay or Craigslist. You will find an assortment of coins that are affordable for the beginning collector, as well as challenging enough for the more advanced collector and everyone in between. These coins were selected based upon the artistic beauty of the coin's design, popularity with collectors, and the potential to increase in value over time. Coin collectors are stewards of these treasures and a wise collector can also turn them into an investment.

Or maybe a Morgan silver dollar that road with a pioneer in the Wild West.

It could be a Standing Liberty quarter that a soldier carried with him during World War I. Think about the history you're holding in your hand. Rare coins will add beauty and value to any coin collection.

Most collectible 50p coins