Okay I love the idea of finding hidden treasure as much as the next person but the idea of sitting for hours with a magnifying glass looking at pennies for valuable bumps always seemed a tad unrealistic. When I read "Strike it Rich with Pocket Change" by Ken Potter and Dr. Brian Allen, I was shocked that mis-stamped coins could be so valuable. Who is paying $1000s of dollars for these pennies? My son Ryder was extremely excited when this book arrived at our door and I can totally see him having the fortitude to sit in that chair, magnifying glass in one hand and this book in the other until a great discovery is made. "Strike it Rich with Pocket Change" would make a great tool for anyone of that mindset. It is clearly laid out and well organized. It gives tips for not falling for fakes and how to sell your coins should you discover a treasure.
Admittedly, I can already tell you that I will be taking a second look at any American coins I happen to come in contact with. The one downside of this book was that it didn't talk at all about Canadian coins.
I would recommend this book to anyone interested in what does and doesn't make a coin worth more than face value.
