How to Count Coin Currency
Coin currency consists of copper, silver and gold coins. It is the most common form of money and includes the penny, nickel, dime and quarter. The value of a coin is derived from its metal content, which gives it intrinsic worth separate from its face value. Historically, coins were traded for their bullion value, rather than their face value, although this is less true today. Nevertheless, numismatics and collecting coins is distinct from investing in them for their bullion value.
The United States Mint makes the circulating coins that we use in our daily lives, such as pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. The Mint also produces collectible coins, including those minted for a specific country or event, and makes medals and other items for special occasions.
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In the United States, you can exchange your spare change for cash at a bank or retail store that offers a coin-counting service. Many banks, such as Citizens Bank, also allow you to deposit your coins directly into your checking or savings account. However, you may incur fees with some of these services.
To make your coins easier to count, sort them and stack them in groups of like values. For example, group the quarters together, since a full roll of quarters is worth $10. Count each stack and check to see that it has the correct amount of coins before you wrap them up in paper bands.
You can also manually roll your coins, which can save you some time and hassle. If you have a lot of loose change, consider getting coin wrappers in the denominations you most frequently use, such as quarters, dimes and nickels. Then, simply put your change into the appropriate coin wrappers as you go along to avoid having to roll them all at once. You can find some free coin wrappers online, and you can even purchase them from some banks. The wrappers will often include a list of what each size is worth, so you know how much to expect when you finish rolling them all up. You can also find coin-rolling machines that let you pay for groceries and other goods without having to count your change first.