An interview with Clatsop Coin Collecting & Supplies owner Scott, inside Phog Bounder’s Antique Mall, 892 Marine Drive, Astoria. A long-time Astoria resident and retired from the U.S. Coast Guard, ...

Walking into a specialty shop for the first time can feel intimidating. Whether you're holding a box of inherited coins or looking to make your first precious metal investment, the ...

Every collector remembers that moment when a hobby becomes a passion. Whether it's discovering a wheat penny in pocket change or inheriting a stamp collection from a grandparent, these experiences ...

Interested in starting a coin collection but not sure where to start or what you should know? Here are some tips from the experienced staff at West Seattle Coins and Bellevue Rare Coins to help you ...

Coin collecting raises a lot of questions and concerns for many, especially beginners. Here are some general answers to the top five questions staff at Bellevue Rare Coins is asked most frequently.

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 ...

Coin collectors draw big headlines when they sell their rare coins for thousands or even millions of dollars, but the vast ...

It doesn’t necessarily take a lot of money to start collecting rare coins, but it does take the right strategy. Starting your collection with $50 requires a combination of knowledge, patience, ...

The Cinco Ranch Branch Library will feature a special exhibit, "Coin Collecting: Fun for All Ages," throughout March in the lobby of the library. From the collections of William J. Shelton Sr. and ...

Coin collectors are unsure how the end of penny production will affect their hobby, though experts predict little value from the coins. The U.S. Mint ceased penny production in May, and the Treasury ...

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 ...