Yes, in general Mint State coins do have higher values.
Yes, uncirculated coins can be spent just like any other form of currency. They hold the same face value as circulated coins and can be used for purchasing goods and services. However, some collectors may prefer to keep uncirculated coins in their collection to preserve their pristine condition.
Brilliant uncirculated coins sell for 50 cents or more, depending on the grade of the coins. Brown coins are 10 to 25 cents.
Uncirculated coins are always worth more than circulated coins. If you sell them you should ask for more money. There are many online guides you can use to get the prices.
Coins in average circulated condition are valued at 3 to 10 cents. Uncirculated coins can be $15.00 or more.
If your 1971 coin is a uncirculated example it may be worth about $5.00 because the 1971 & 1972 issue coins were not included in the Uncirculated Mint sets sold from the Mint in those years. In general none of the coins made for circulation have any silver and are not worth more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums. The Mint did offer Proof and Uncirculated coins in 1971-1976 that were struck in 40% silver.
Coins in average circulated condition are valued at 3 to 10 cents. Uncirculated coins can be $5.00 or more
The coin is still found in circulation and only uncirculated coins are worth more than 5 cents.
In general none of the coins made for circulation have any silver and are not worth more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums. The Mint did offer Proof and Uncirculated coins in 1971-1976 that were struck in 40% silver.
Circulated U.S. coins made in 1974 are not worth anything more than face value. The only ones that are worth a premium are uncirculated or proof issues sold by the Mint to collectors.
If your 1972 coin is a uncirculated example it may be worth about $5.00 because the 1971 & 1972 issue coins were not included in the Uncirculated Mint sets sold from the Mint in those years. In general none of the coins made for circulation have any silver and are not worth more than face value. Only proof and uncirculated collectors coins sold from the Mint have premiums. The Mint did offer Proof and Uncirculated coins in 1971-1976 that were struck in 40% silver.
Only the proof and uncirculated versions sold from the mint have more than face value.
These coins are still in circulation and are worth 1 cents unless they are uncirculated.