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$2,000 Quarter? Check Your Pockets Before You Use This 2004 Coin Coin collecting and the study of currency, or numismatics, have been popular pastimes throughout the years, both here and abroad. In addition to hoarding wealth, privileged classes began collecting coins for their artistic or historical value centuries ago.