A close look at an antique coin dating back 200 years, exploring its history, design details, and what makes it an interesting piece for collectors and history enthusiasts.

Here I was collecting eggs with a deadly snake in the chicken coop the whole time! I had made the snake discovery earlier but ...

NEW YORK -- When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused ...

When the MetroCard replaced the New York City subway token in 1994, the swipeable plastic card infused much-needed modernity ...

In the world of treasure hunting, sometimes the most extraordinary finds are tucked away in the most ordinary-looking places – like finding a diamond ring in your grandmother’s junk drawer. That’s the ...

Gold and silver are known as precious metals. Some of you might have found an old piece of jewelry and wondered what it was ...

The next time you deposit your spare change into the nearest Coinstar machine, take a moment to sift through it first. You could be sitting on some extremely valuable coins that could help you build ...

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 ...