如何發現值得大筆一筆的被忽視的變化 - 從日期和成績到錯誤和變化

如果你有一堆積滿灰塵的舊硬幣，你可能會坐擁一筆財富。 Coins Value 聯合創始人 Chris Yang 透露了三個關鍵跡象

If you've got a stash of old coins gathering dust, you could be sitting on a fortune.

如果你有一堆積滿灰塵的舊硬幣，你可能會坐擁一筆財富。

Chris Yang, co-founder of Coins Value, has revealed three key signs that your neglected change could be worth a tidy sum and where to flog them for the best price.

Coins Value 的聯合創始人 Chris Yang 透露了三個關鍵跡象，表明你被忽視的零錢可能值一大筆錢，以及在哪裡以最優惠的價格出售它們。

He said: "With some research, you may find that old coins lying around your house have a monetary worth so much higher than their face value.

他說：「透過一些研究，你可能會發現你房子周圍的舊硬幣的貨幣價值遠高於其面值。

"To determine if your coins are worth a lot of money, look for the following key factors."

“要確定你的硬幣是否值很多錢，請尋找以下關鍵因素。”

1. Date and mintmark

1. 日期和鑄幣標記

Firstly, Chris emphasised the importance of identifying when your coins were made, usually indicated by a mintmark.

首先，克里斯強調了識別硬幣製造時間的重要性，通常由造幣廠標記表示。

It might seem obvious, but the oldest coins are typically the most valuable - particularly if they're from before 1900.

這似乎是顯而易見的，但最古老的硬幣通常是最有價值的 - 特別是 1900 年之前的硬幣。

However, this isn't always the case. Just recently, a single 1933 coin reportedly sold for a staggering £140,000 as just seven were known to exist in the world. So, it might be worth having a rummage through your grandparents' collections too.

然而，情況並非總是如此。就在最近，一枚 1933 年的硬幣據報道以 14 萬英鎊的驚人價格售出，而據悉世界上僅有 7 枚。因此，翻閱祖父母的收藏也許也值得。

In reference to US currency, Chris added: "Also, there are some mintmarks like CC and S for Carson City and San Francisco. These coins are rarer.

在談到美國貨幣時，克里斯補充說：「此外，還有一些鑄幣標誌，例如卡森城和舊金山的 CC 和 S。這些硬幣比較稀有。

"Mintage—the lower the original number, the more valuable they tend to be. For instance, the 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar had a mintage under 1,800 and can sell for millions."

「發行量——原始數量越少，它們往往就越值錢。例如，1794 年的流發銀元的發行量不到 1,800 枚，可以賣到數百萬美元。”

2. Grade

2. 等級

The 'grade' of a coin refers to its condition. Chris went on: "Coins in perfect 'mint' condition are worth far more than their well-worn, damaged, and poor-condition counterparts.

硬幣的「等級」是指其狀況。克里斯繼續說：「完好無損的硬幣比那些磨損、損壞和狀況不佳的硬幣更值錢。

"Sometimes a minor difference in grade translates to hundreds, maybe thousands in value."

“有時，等級上的微小差異會帶來數百甚至數千的價值。”

Right now, there are various different ways of assessing grade across the world.

目前，世界各地有各種不同的評估成績的方法。

Determining whether a coin is counterfeit comes as part of this too, as fraudsters use a variety of deceptive techniques to make fake money look as real as possible. If a coin is discoloured or damaged, it may add a further challenge in determining its authenticity.

確定硬幣是否是假幣也是其中的一部分，因為欺詐者使用各種欺騙技術使假幣看起來盡可能真實。如果硬幣變色或損壞，可能會為確定其真實性帶來進一步的挑戰。

3. Errors and variations

3. 錯誤和變化

While you may assume that errors would devalue a coin, this isn't the case at all. In fact, those with visible printing mistakes are very valuable in the coin-selling world.

雖然您可能認為錯誤會使硬幣貶值，但事實並非如此。事實上，那些有明顯印刷錯誤的硬幣在硬幣銷售領域非常有價值。

Chris drew to the Double Die Penny as an example of this - a 1955 US cent that appears to have two images instead of one due to manufacturing problems. These are worth more than £1,413 ($1,800).

Chris 以雙模便士為例——一枚 1955 年的美分硬幣由於製造問題似乎有兩個圖像而不是一個。這些物品的價值超過 1,413 英鎊（1,800 美元）。

In the UK, an undated 20p is also popular among collectors. Although it was produced in 2008, there is no date on either side of the coin, adding to its intrigue.

在英國，無日期的 20 便士也很受收藏家歡迎。雖然它是 2008 年生產的，但硬幣的兩面都沒有日期，這增加了它的吸引力。

Once you've gathered up your worthy rare coins, you'll probably want to sell them. However, Chris suggests holding on to them until you absolutely need the cash as their selling price will usually go up even further with time.

一旦你收集到了有價值的稀有硬幣，你可能會想賣掉它們。然而，克里斯建議保留它們，直到你絕對需要現金為止，因為它們的售價通常會隨著時間的推移而進一步上漲。

He went on: "If the coin you own is highly important, the best practice is to hold onto it unless the need to raise money is urgent. The better issues of these important coins gain in value over time.

他繼續說：「如果你擁有的硬幣非常重要，那麼最好的做法是保留它，除非籌集資金的需要很緊急。這些重要硬幣的更好發行會隨著時間的推移而增值。

"The prices of these scarce coins are subject to some uncertainty based on alterations in the overall market and economy.

「由於整體市場和經濟的變化，這些稀有硬幣的價格會受到一些不確定性的影響。

"When selling, shop around various dealers and obtain the best price. An auction house is considered to achieve the maximum value for really spectacular pieces. Be prepared to pay a 10-20% commission on the selling price.

「出售時，要貨比三家，找到最優惠的價格。拍賣行被認為可以讓真正精彩的作品實現最大價值。準備好支付售價的 10-20% 佣金。

"In sum, scrutinise your coins, have them identified and graded professionally, and work with experienced numismatists to determine the real value of your coins so that you can sell them for the best price.

「總而言之，仔細檢查您的硬幣，對它們進行專業鑑定和評級，並與經驗豐富的錢幣學家合作，以確定您的硬幣的真正價值，以便您可以以最優惠的價格出售它們。

"Remember, the thrill of coin collecting isn't always about striking gold; it's about connecting with history and uncovering hidden treasures. Your old coin jar might hold more than just spare change – it could be a portal to a fascinating past."

「請記住，錢幣收藏的刺激並不總是與發現黃金有關；而是與歷史聯繫並發現隱藏的寶藏。您的舊硬幣罐可能不僅僅容納零錢- 它可能是通往迷人過去的門戶。 」