PORTSMOUTH — In the days of smartphones, video games and other distractions, a couple of coin collectors are trying to inspire the younger generation to collect coins and learn about history. Allan ...

A box with collectible coins in cells and a hand holding a coin. According to a May YouGov poll of nearly 3,000 American adults, over 80 percent reported they would stop to pick up coins on the street ...

Coin collecting can feel like stepping into a glittering treasure hunt where history meets opportunity. Beyond the charm of owning tiny artifacts from distant eras, many collectors are drawn by the ...

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 ...

For the past century, one of the most valuable collections of coins ever assembled has been hidden away in Denmark, its location known only to a handful of designated stewards. The situation was ...

A collection of rare ancient Greek coins which has been hidden away for two decades is expected to sell for millions of dollars when it goes up for auction in New York on Wednesday. The Prospero ...

In a digital world filled with credit cards, electronic payments and direct deposits, you can go for days without handling actual money. But for collectors and hobbyists all over the world, there’s no ...