Coin collecting is a serious pastime for some and a casual hobby for others, but it can also be an investment with high ...

These hobo nickels are a fine representation of American folk art and are a unique (and affordable) coin to collect. As the Great Depression ravaged American society, migrant workers took to the ...

Buffalo nickels are not only nostalgic coins but also potentially worth much more than five cents to rare coin collectors. Designed by Sculptor James Earle Fraser in 1911, they were in circulation ...

But there’s a problem with his plan: Phasing out the penny could result in needing to make more nickels, and the US Treasury Department loses far more money on every nickel than it does on every ...

Pennies and nickels cost more than they were worth for the 19th consecutive fiscal year, according to the US Mint. Last year, the US Treasury lost money on both coins and have steadily been ...

For those embarking on the journey of coin collecting, Buffalo nickels represent a fascinating starting point. Whether driven by a passion for history or the allure of investment, collecting these ...