Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.

These eight quarters may look like just pocket change. But in the right hands, they could be exchanged for a fortune.

Some state quarters in pristine condition could be worth well over $500. Before using your quarters, check whether you have any of these in your wallet.

When the U.S. Mint launched its 50 State Quarters Program in 1999, the point of the 10-year initiative was to honor each of the 50 states and share a little bit of history via free classroom lesson ...

PHILADELPHIA — Some rare U.S. state quarters are no longer worth just 25 cents. Collectors say a few special coins from the 50 State Quarters Program can now sell for hundreds or even thousands of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Once known as the “Hobby of the Kings,” coin collecting is a global pastime open to anyone with an appetite for accumulation.

In January 2017, a 2008-D Alaska state quarter in pristine condition was auctioned for over $2,000, according to financebuzz.com. The Alabama quarter, however, is not featured on this list of those ...

Coin enthusiasts will recall the much-ballyhooed rollout of a series of state quarters produced by the U.S. Mint during a 10-year period early this century, back when consumers were still inclined to ...

Errors increase the value of collectibles because a limited number go into circulation before it is spotted and corrected.