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 ...

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 ...

Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who have contributed. Robert Kelly is managing director of XTS ...