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The article discusses the misconceptions and frustrations surrounding the value of coins in Germany and other euro countries. Coin dealers often receive inquiries about supposed rare coins and minting errors, fueled by sensationalist reports. However, in most cases, these coins have no special collector's value. The German Coin Dealers' Association is taking action to educate the public about rare coins from change and provide information on common misconceptions. The article also highlights genuine minting errors that can be of interest to collectors. Overall, the interest in coins from change is seen as positive, but caution is advised when dealing with minting errors as market prices for these errors are often unrealistic. [Extracted from the article]