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Alaska is unlike any other U.S. state. Instead of keeping all the profits from its oil resources, it shares a portion with its residents every year through the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Created back in 1976, the fund invests the state’s oil income and distributes part of the earnings to Alaskans. In 2025, that payout … Read more

Imagine this: you’re digging through a coffee can full of old coins or checking your loose change after a grocery run, and there it is — a simple brown penny. But this isn’t just any penny. Rumors swirl that one rare Lincoln Wheat Penny could be worth an unbelievable $21 million. Hard to believe, right? … Read more

If you live in Alaska, 2025 is shaping up to bring another round of financial help through the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). This year’s payout is set at $1,702 per eligible resident, giving families across the state a welcome boost just before winter sets in. The PFD isn’t just free money out of thin air … Read more

A small mistake by the U.S. Mint in 1982 turned an ordinary Roosevelt Dime into one of the most sought-after coins in circulation. Today, this rare 1982 Roosevelt Dime without a mint mark is estimated to be worth as much as $385,000 — and it could still be hiding in someone’s change jar. What Makes the 1982 … Read more

Believe it or not, one of the most valuable modern coins in the U.S. is still slipping quietly through pockets, cash drawers, and change machines. It’s the Sacagawea Dollar, and one particular version has stunned collectors by fetching up to $12,000 at auction — despite its humble beginnings. It looks like just another golden dollar coin, but a … Read more

Imagine paying for a burger with a five-dollar bill, only to find out later that the same bill could have been worth thousands. Sounds unbelievable, right? Yet that’s exactly the case with one of the most fascinating currency errors still circulating today—the 1995 $5 bill with an inverted seal. This quirky printing mistake has turned … Read more

In a jaw-dropping moment for coin collectors, a rare 1955 Doubled Die Lincoln Penny has just sold for a staggering $420,000 at a Heritage Auctions event earlier this month. The sale has reignited national buzz around one of the most famous error coins in U.S. history, sparking collectors and everyday Americans alike to dig through … Read more

$1,702 Stimulus Payment: Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program is unlike anything else in America. Born out of the state’s oil boom in 1976, it was designed to make sure Alaskans benefit directly from their natural resources. The system takes a portion of oil revenue and invests it through the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation in … Read more

Have you ever checked your loose change and wondered if one of those small coins could actually be worth a fortune? Believe it or not, some U.S. dimes and quarters hiding in pockets, jars, or old drawers are worth way more than their face value—and a few could even change your life. Collectors pay thousands, … Read more

Is Collecting Nickels Worth It? You Bet—Especially If They Have These Rare Errors Ever stumbled across an old nickel and thought, “Could this be worth something?” You’re not alone. While most nickels are only worth five cents, a rare few could be hiding serious value—especially those with minting errors. Since the U.S. Mint began producing … Read more