Someone Found a Rare Illinois Quarter Worth 3000 Times its Value

Here's something that will almost certainly make you want to sort through the quarters in your pocket. Someone recently found a rare Illinois quarter that is worth more than 3,000 times its face value.

Coin Value Checker explains that there is a certain Illinois quarter you should look for that can be extraordinarily valuable if it has a specific error. It's called a double-dye error where the mint was struck multiple times which gives the coin almost a shadow effect. It's a 2003 Illinois quarter that was a part of the state honored series.

Get this. This coin in good condition can be worth more than 3,200 times its normal value according to Coin Value Checker which says one was just auctioned for $820. One of these rare Illinois quarters was found and just shared on YouTube just a few weeks ago.

How can you know if you have one of these rare Illinois quarters?

First thing to do is look for a 2003 Illinois state quarter. That's the year with the most errors. Then, look for what looks like a shadow effect double punch. If you see that, find a coin store or collector and get it graded. If it's in decent condition, you could turn a quarter in your pocket into hundreds of dollars.