Most of us handle change without a second thought. They’re more nuisance than necessity, but every so often, an ordinary-looking coin turns out to be worth a staggering sum. A number of rare U.S.

The stated value of these coins is based on auction ... How to check: Any 1933 $20 gold coin is worth getting verified. Why it’s rare: The first U.S. quarter ever minted with a very low ...