the coins would be worth something but the notes would catch on fire
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All quarters minted in 1964 and before are worth more than face value just for the silver in the coins. 1965 to date coins struck for circulation have only face value.
$1. The presidential dollar coins are struck from brass, not gold and are not rare in the least.
You have what collectors call a "flan". Given the huge numbers sof coins struck every year, flans occur more often than you might suspect. Current retail prices are around $3 for nickel flans.
There are many different types of errors that can happen when a coin is struck. Most are very common and add nothing to the value of a coin, but some types of errors can more valuable. All error coins need to be seen for an accurate assessment. Take the coins to a coin dealer for an idea of value. NOTE: Coins are minted or struck, paper money is printed.
If you mean a 1988 Silver Eagle only Proof and bullion coins were struck in that year. From 1986 to 1992, proof Silver Eagle coins were minted at San Francisco and these coins bear the "S" mintmark and have a current retail value of $40.00. Bullion Silver Eagle coins dated 1988 were also struck at San Francisco but do not have mintmarks, the value of these coins depends on the spot price of silver at time of sale. As of today 3-27-11 it's about $37.32