If you're like me, you're always checking your pocket change to look for something valuable that you can possibly sell or melt down. If you're not like me, then you might not know what to look for in change that is valuable.

If you don't know what coins are valuable, you might be missing out on a lot in your pocket change.

Here's a basic list of coins to look for:

1. Washington Silver Quarters (1932-1964)

Quarters that were minted between 1932 and 1964 are made of 90% silver. The current melt value of a silver quarter made between 1932 and 1964 is $3.01. However, these quarters may be worth more to a collector than melted. To check how much your quarter may be worth, click this link.

2. Roosevelt Silver Dimes (1946-1964)

Dimes minted between 1946 and 1964 are also made of 90% silver. The current melt value of one of those dimes is $1.20. These dimes may also be worth more to a collector when when melted. To check how much your dime may be worth, click this link.

3. Jefferson Wartime Nickels

To save nickel for the war effort, The U.S. mint made nickels with 35% silver, 56% copper, and 9% Manganese. The combined melt value of the 3 together is about $1, as calculated on this site.

4. Lincoln Wheat Pennies

Wheat pennies are not as valuable per coin as the others (the worth ranges from 10 cents to $1), but wheat pennies are often found together in bank rolls. However, there are many dates of wheat pennies that can be worth up to $3,000 uncirculated. To see the worth of each of your pennies, you can check this link.

Now that you know, don't forget to check your change!