Coin collecting is a serious pastime for some and ... as is the case for silver war nickels minted between 1942 and 1945, according to Gainesville Coins — some truly rare nickels from the ...

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 ...

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 ...