People have been pursuing the “hobby of kings” for over 2,000 years. Coin collecting, or numismatics, is a timeworn hobby, often passed down through generations. While collecting coins provides a ...

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Penny pinching may soon take on a new meaning as the last batch of the 1 cent coins was produced on Wednesday, Nov. 12 by order of President Donald Trump. Pennies stopped ...

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 ...

Whether you’re drawn to the shimmer of silver, the stories behind commemorative coins or the pursuit of rare finds, coin collecting brings together history, art and the excitement of discovery. It ...

MINDENMINES, Kan. — Coin collecting has evolved across generations, but the hobby is facing challenges as the use of physical cash declines. We spoke with one collector who has been doing it for more ...

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 books filled with pennies from all the states were spread across the table. Next to them, the Red Book — a.k.a. the coin bible, or the definitive, annually updated price guide for US coins — sat ...

Coin collecting gains traction among Gen Z and Millennials via online marketplaces. Jeff Garrett is Senior Editor of the Red Book and one of the nation’s top experts in coins Discovery of the 2023 ...