These eight quarters may look like just pocket change. But in the right hands, they could be exchanged for a fortune.

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 ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA — Some rare U.S. state quarters are no longer worth just 25 cents. Collectors say a few special coins from the 50 State Quarters Program can now sell for hundreds or even thousands of ...

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, collectors are finding value in a coin that was minted to commemorate another celebratory milestone — the bicentennial celebration of 1976. Produced ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

With the nation preparing to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, it might seem like coins such as bicentennial quarters could become valuable collectibles. The reality, however, is that they are ...