Over time, coins can become rare collectibles that are sold for thousands, if not millions, of dollars in the present day.

Numismatics is the study of coins, medals and banknotes that help to understand historical events and past times, and their collection has now become an activity that is not only v ...

That’s because the United States has been minting coins since 1793. Up until the 20th century, many coins were composed of basic metals like gold and silver — that is, until gold was banned ...