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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Oldhoopster, post: 2981029, member: 84179&quot;]Theoretically, it&#039;s possible to find coins worth thousands in your change, but the probability is extremely low.&nbsp; Some of the odds are probably comparable with the powerball, but they never mention that. </p><p><br /></p><p>In other cases, the coins are worth money because they are in the ultimate, pristine condition and you&#039;re not going to find that in change.&nbsp; It&#039;s almost like searching all of the used car lots looking for 1950&#039;s Corvette with 100 miles on the odometer.&nbsp; Theoretically, it could happen, but in all reality...</p><p><br /></p><p>Based on your stated interest in history, starting to save as many different dates and mintmarks of cents (nickels are easy and cheap too), will be a great start.&nbsp; Once again, take a look at the Guidebook I recommended (called the redbook by people in the hobby).&nbsp; It&#039;s filled with a lot of historical information about US Coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Best of luck and welcome to the hobby.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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