Nickels are the unsung heroes of American coins. Where would all of us be with our fast math skills without the most useful and divisible coin in our pockets? Out of luck, that's what. For how much ...

Struck between 1883 and 1912, Liberty head nickels are a hot item with collectors. Some can be worth thousands or even millions of dollars, so it's important to know what to look for when you're going ...

Nickel collectors are finding that some of the most coveted pieces are slipping out of everyday circulation, turning pocket change into a surprisingly competitive hunt. As experts track which dates ...

Coin collecting is a serious pastime for some and a casual hobby for others, but it can also be an investment with high returns. While most of the coinage one encounters in everyday life is worth only ...

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Finding an old coin or rare bill in a drawer or attic can feel like winning the lottery, but a few rushed decisions can ...

One of the rarest American coins has been sold at auction for $3.17 million after being thought of as a fake and stashed away in a closet in Virginia for decades. The 1913 Liberty Head Nickel, known ...

The nickel has a long history in U.S. money, though it wasn’t the country’s first 5-cent coin. That honor goes to a “half-dime” that first appeared in 1794. Early 5-cent pieces weren’t made of nickel ...

These days you’d be hard-pressed to find a single item available at a store for a nickel. So you can be forgiven if you toss your 5-cent coins into a jar or car cup holder along with your unwanted ...

If you still have a coin jar sitting around, you might be thinking it’s time to take it to Coinstar and get a few bucks for your change. But before you do, you might want to inspect your coins to see ...

Americans are holding an estimated $60-$90 in coins per household. While some rare pennies are valuable, most are worth only a few cents. Consumers can exchange coins for cash at banks, credit unions, ...