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Interesting that a typo could actually create value.

• paulddraper 7y ago
  As with most collectibles, it's value is its distinctive. Rare but otherwise correct coins or bills likewise carry a markup -- wheat pennies, buffalo nickels, etc. Mistakes are usually scarce enough that their rarity is exceptional. Were currency errors commonplace, they would not be seen as valuable. In 2007, the U.S. accidentally minted some Presidential dollars that lacked "In God we trust" [1] [2]. In good condition, one is worth a few hundred dollars. [1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/godless-dollar-coins-slip-through-mint/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/godless-dollar-coins-slip-throu... [2] https://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/godless-dollars/ https://www.factcheck.org/2009/05/godless-dollars/