Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.

As metals surge and melt values climb, coin collectors face new challenges — from supply shortages to shifting incentives ...

When the U.S. Mint launched its 50 State Quarters Program in 1999, the point of the 10-year initiative was to honor each of the 50 states and share a little bit of history via free classroom lesson ...

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 ...

Most bicentennial quarters are common and worth 25 cent, but rare silver proofs or error coins can fetch more. Learn values, mintage and collecting tips.

One of the key principles of economics when it comes to examining wealth and how it is accumulated is to look at what’s known as “generational wealth.” That is, what monetary assets, investments and ...

Discover 12 coins from the 1940s worth far more than face value. Learn how these hidden treasures could help you earn extra ...