I'm a coin collector - the exact details you have to look for to find a 2022 Lincoln penny worth up to $185

WHILE most rare US coins were minted in the 18th, 19th, or 20th century, there are some pieces minted this year that carry value.

Coin collectors have noticed that certain 2022 Lincoln pennies bear signs of a "die clash" error, meaning they could be worth more than $100 in an auction.

Dies are the metal pieces used to strike blank coin planchets and leave images engraved on them.

Clash errors occur when heads and tails dies collide with one another without a blank coin in between, damaging one or both dies.

The clash can leave imprints of one die's design on the other, leading to images from a coin's reverse side appearing faintly on the obverse or vice versa.

These coins can be more or less expensive depending on how clearly the clash appears.

A numismatist who goes by thebowerscoinshow on TikTok recently posted a video showing how people can spot these errors on 2022 pennies.

"What you want to do is look right in front of Abraham Lincoln's face, behind his head, and next to his bowtie," they explained.

These areas should be relatively smooth and non-descript, so if you spot any lines or raised edges around Lincoln, you may have found a die clash penny.

Since these pennies are virtually brand new, prices for 2022 die clash cents can vary heavily, and there are no price guides available yet.

Some 2022 die clash pennies are listed on eBay for as much as $50, while similar coins from other years have sold for hundreds, such as this $185 die clash cent made in 1985.

How to find rare coins

There are many ways you can find rare coins.

The first thing you’ll want to do is check around your home or any places you might store change.

You can also try using a metal detector outdoors, or stopping by your local bank and asking for a roll of coins.

You can easily exchange bills for coins, getting plenty of change to sort through for standouts at no cost.

To check if your coins are worth anything on eBay, search the full name, select the "sold" listing and then toggle the search to "highest value”.

This way, you'll get a sense of what collectors are willing to pay for your coins.

You can either choose to sell the coin on eBay or through a specialist site such as Coinappraiser or USA Coin Book.

And be aware of potential fakes when buying online.

To avoid this, it's worth checking the seller’s history and whether or not the coin was certified in the listing.

The Sun revealed more of the most valuable coins minted since 2020.

We also listed the most valuable quarters circulated in the US.