Someone in New Jersey, New York or Pennsylvania Could Have a Dime Worth Half a Million Dollars
A potential fortune could be jingling around in your pocket right now.
TikTok sensation The Coin Guy says someone could have a coin worth nearly half a million dollars.
It's time to start paying close attention to your loose change, particularly those dimes.
You could be sitting on a small fortune and not even know it.
You're probably wondering what makes this specific dime so special.
It all comes down to something called a "proof" coin.
These dimes are struck twice using a highly polished die, which gives them an extra shine that makes them almost mirror-like.
They're meant for collectors, but occasionally, one slip into general circulation, becoming a rare treasure for those who know what to look for.
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The holy grail of these proofs is from 1975, and, ironically, the most valuable version is missing something—the tiny “S” mint mark.
If you find one without that elusive “S,” congratulations.
You’ve essentially won the lottery without even buying a ticket.
So how can you tell if your dime is a proof?
It’s simple. Hold it up and see if it reflects like a mirror.
If it does, you might want to get that dime appraised because it could be your ticket to a life-changing payday.
And who knows? You could treat everyone to lunch—or something a little more extravagant.
Don’t forget to check those dimes—you might be richer than you think.
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