Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The United States government has stopped minting pennies, leading to a surge in interest in coin collecting as both a hobby and a ...

Adam Orbell remembers the first coin that caught his eye. “As a kid, I found a drummer boy quarter, 1976, and I just fell in love,” he said. “I’ve been collecting since then. I’m 43 now, and I’ve been ...

The next time you deposit your spare change into the nearest Coinstar machine, take a moment to sift through it first. You could be sitting on some extremely valuable coins that could help you build ...

Back in 1999, Jennifer Scott, now 49, heard on the news that the U.S. Mint was issuing quarters to honor each of the 50 states. She began collecting the quarters, each featuring a design specific to ...

It’s hard to believe, but those old coins in your grandma’s attic could actually be treasure. For collectors around the world who are passionate about the special histories and aesthetics of these ...

A small coin from the 1940s could be worth a fortune today. While most pennies are worth just one cent, a rare version from ...

At a recent meeting of the Palm Beach Coin Club, members bought and sold coins, discussed the current market, latest trends and upcoming shows. Matthew Tavory remembered meetings in middle school. “I ...

What did you do when you heard penny production would cease? Did you save them? Coin Broker Gene Wheeler says you're wasting ...

Coins and stamps have long been among the most widely collected items of any antique category, and enthusiasm remains strong. The use of coins dates to about 650 B.C. and virtually all of the world's ...

Hal Bitner had something specific in mind as he peered at the coins on a dealer's table Saturday. "I'm trying to put together a brilliant uncirculated set of quarters and Franklin halves," he said.

Britain may often carry the cheeky reputation of ‘borrowing’ treasures, but this time, one of its very own originals quietly ...