There are a lot of coins worth money — some rare coins that have sold for hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Others are worth their weight in gold or silver. If you have any of the ...

While eagle-eyed numismatists tend to scoop up rare and valuable coins, junk coins can be easily identified by even the most novice coin collector.

Nearly everyone has a few old coins kicking around. But did you realize that a few cents from the 1950s could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars today and help you get ahead financially?

Even though coin collecting can be a profitable hobby, it takes a great deal of practice to recognize what’s rare and what isn’t. In fact, spotting a certain dime, known as the Roosevelt dime, could ...