Ever wonder why collectors are drawn to tiny, shiny discs of metal? It's not just about the gleam of gold, and it's not ...

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 ...

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 ...

Coin collecting raises a lot of questions and concerns for many, especially beginners. Here are some general answers to the top five questions staff at Bellevue Rare Coins is asked most frequently.

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 ...

While they may not be as well-known with collectors, these 10 coins are still considered quite valuable and have been known ...

This 50p coin was released into circulation to celebrate the UK and its diversity. Spotted online with a £45,000 listing, an ...

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 ...

CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- A penny saved is a penny earned, but if that coin is extremely rare, it could make you a pretty penny. The program is called Coins for A's and there's an incentive for students ...

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.