When you reach retirement age — as most baby boomers have — it’s tempting to start cashing in your investments and putting the money into savings accounts or other risk-free assets. That’s not always ...

Shaking out your couch cushions for spare change used to be the move when you wanted to scrounge up some quick cash, but if you are sitting on top of a solid coin collection, you could be harboring ...

In the world of numismatics, the thrill of discovering a rare coin in everyday change is unparalleled. Collectors are particularly excited about a rare Lincoln penny that could fetch up to $100,000.

Over time, coins can become rare collectibles that are sold for thousands, if not millions, of dollars. That’s because the U.S. has been minting coins since 1793. Up until the 20th century, many coins ...

The most expensive coin collection ever assembled numbers 15,000 coins—it’s so large and historically thorough that it’s being sold in a series of 15 auctions set to spread out over three years.

Left: Wyatt McDonald, head numismatist at Coinfully, holds a 1-ounce proof Gold American Eagle, which is bullion, and a 1903-O Morgan Silver Dollar, which is numismatic. Right: The coin collection of ...