Eight of the rarest and most valuable coins Almost since civilisation began, money has circulated. Coins are rarer than bills, although both have been valuable. It may be because of the craftsmanship involved in making coins in different civilisations, or because of their significance and history.
1. 1913 Liberty Head Nickel This coin is worth $3.7 million but could be worth $4 million. It was pressed without the U.S. Mint's permission when it changed the 5-cent piece design from Lady Liberty to a Native American profile.
2. Flowing Hair Dollar 1794/5 The first U.S. dollar coin was the 1794/5 Flowing Hair Dollar. The coin sold for $10 million in January 2013, therefore its value may have increased since last bought. Thus, it remains one among the world's most precious coins.
3. 1343 Florin Edward III The 1343 Edward III Florin is one of our oldest and rarest coins. It was circulated in mediaeval England from December 1343 until July 1344 as a "double leopard," worth roughly six shillings. After centuries, only three English coins remain.
4. 2007 C$1m Coin The 2007 Canadian $1 million coin may be the rarest in the world. The Royal Canadian Mint minted it for the display. The world's largest coin sold for $4 million at an auction in 2010.
5. 1849 Double Eagle In 1849, gold was discovered in California, sparking the California Gold Rush. The 1849 Double Eagle was one of two new American gold coins minted during this time. Famous Indian Head Cent designer James B. Longacre engraved this coin.
6. 1933 Double Eagle $20 1933 Double Eagles were also minted. Over 440,000 1933 Double Eagles were minted, but none were distributed. This was mostly due to Great Depression currency law reforms.
7. 1787 Wing Brasher Doubloon EB Goldsmith Ephraim Brasher almost didn't make the 1787 Brasher Doubloon. Brasher asked New York to issue copper coins in the 1780s.
8. 2011 Edinburgh City The 2011 Scotland Edinburg City Coin is one of the rarest European coins of the 21st century. Edinburgh appeared on the final two one-pound (£1) coins in the 2010 "City Series" with three other UK capitals.