Every so often, a routine piece of pocket change turns out to be a lottery ticket in disguise. That is the case with a small ...

In January 2017, a 2008-D Alaska state quarter in pristine condition was auctioned for over $2,000, according to ...

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

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. Read Next: 4 Kennedy Half Dollar ...

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 ...

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 pieces.

The quarter debuted in 1796 after the Mint Act of 1792, but production paused until 1804 due to low demand. Over time, there have been seven basic designs, with the Washington quarter introduced in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Alfredo Dagli Orti / Shutterstock.com With the nation preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, it might seem like ...