Whether you choose to sell, collect, or pass coins to the next generation, knowing their worth helps you make informed ...

WASHINGTON – Given rising metal prices, the pennies and nickels in your pocket are worth more melted down than their face value – and that has the government worried. U.S. Mint officials said ...

This week`s column answers more questions about coins and currency. Q–Is it against the law to melt coins for their metal content? T.R., Chicago A–No. Persons who alter, mutilate or deface coins are ...

However, under U.S. law, it is illegal to melt or export nickels and pennies for their metal content. The restriction, issued ...

The U.S. half dollar dates back to 1794, and there have been three different individuals to feature on the coin's obverse.

Dallas Mint ramps up production of investment-grade silver bars amid surging demand from investors seeking safe-haven assets ...

Archaeologists find hundreds of Roman and British gold and silver coins in the Netherlands, the Bunnik hoard, links to ...

Dear Dr. Don, I have quite a few very old silver dollars, dimes, quarters, etc., that I've been told are worth much more than their face value. Should I hold on to them in view of all the warnings ...

Forty-five million obsolete subway tokens will go out in a blaze of glory this week when the coins are finally melted down after outliving their use. New Jersey-based M&M Scrap Metals will melt down ...