These eight quarters may look like just pocket change. But in the right hands, they could be exchanged for a fortune.
When the U.S. Mint launched its 50 State Quarters Program in 1999, the point of the 10-year initiative was to honor each of the 50 states and share a little bit of history via free classroom lesson ...
Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.
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8 everyday coins in your change jar that could be worth 500x their face value

Ever dumped out your spare change and wondered if any of those dull pennies or worn quarters could actually be worth ...
The 11-year program, "the 50 State Quarter program," ran from 1999 to 2008, during which each state was given a specific quarter design. Most U.S. state quarters retain their original value of $0.25.