There’s something to be said for collecting old coins. Some people do it for the fun of it or to have a cool story to tell. Others do it in hopes of making a profit. Unfortunately, not everyone’s ...

There are a lot of coins worth money — some rare coins that have sold for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Others are worth their weight in gold or silver. If you have any of the ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PHILADELPHIA — Some rare U.S. state quarters are no longer worth just 25 cents. Collectors say a few special coins from the 50 ...

Amid the debate about the future of the penny, you may be wondering how much some of the coins you have around could fetch. After all, it could be a way to make extra money on the side. Here's a look ...

You may have a few state quarters lost in your couch or collecting dust in your piggy bank. Some may even be worth more than 25 cents.

Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation. Coins can be appreciated due to their artwork, their rarity or their ...

From 1999 to 2008, the U.S. Mint issued 50 commemorative circulating quarters to honor each state. Now, some of them, because of errors, misprints, or their pristine conditions, can exchange for ...

A manufacturing error on the 1999 Georgia state quarter has increased the coin’s value, and some collectors are paying as much as $10,000 for the affected 25-cent ...

A coin sitting in a jar or drawer could be worth thousands of dollars if it has a rare mistake from the U.S. Mint. Some 1999 state quarters from Georgia have sold for as much as $10,000 due to unusual ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A manufacturing error on the 1999 Georgia state quarter has increased the coin’s value, and ...