When, in 1997, the 50 States Commemorative Coin Act was signed by President Bill Clinton, a new era in circulating coinage began. In the next to last year of this exciting circulating coin series, we look back on what it has done for numismatics and our nation.

Find out about the hobby that is numismatics!

For those who love collecting trading cards... Trading card collecting is one of the most widespread hobbies today and is also one of the most profitable hobby businesses out on the market.

The appeal of coins has truly developed over the past two decades, and because of this, the market prices of coins have increased tremendously. Throughout American history, coin collecting has been a popular hobby for people of all ages.

Events surruouding the demise of the Franklin Half Dollar and introduction of the Kennedy Half Dollar

With the US economy slowing down and the Dollar losing value, many communities are taking a closer look at using pure silver as their local money.

The hobby of coin collecting draws in millions of people worldwide and is a pastime that is enjoyed by the young and old alike. While many enjoy the hobby and its usual objectives, there are many who do not know these ten interesting facts.

Are we alone? You might think not if you consider the coins and tokens already available with UFO and alien images on them

A simple description to help beginners understand the joy of coins and the wisdom of collecting them.

Hobbies are really necessary in this new tension filled era. lets look what are the available opportunities

The strange carving of Buffalo Nickels to change their appearance, and why hobos, convicts, and vendors did it.

Cleopatra has extraordinary ability to bewitch and beguile men has become the stuff of legend. Her seductive power has little to do with her looks as a recent finding states.

Some coins have royalty on them. Others have presidents or national heros. These have bugs!

Explains the history and difference between real silver dollars and clad dollar coins, researched from historical documents in the public domain

An eight-part series of articles designed to walk new coin collectors through some of the fundamental aspects of this popular, exciting, and lifelong hobby.

The Susan B. Anthony dollar, produced from 1979 to 1981 and again in 1999, is a unique coin that has a very interesting story.

For years people mistook 'shinny pennies' for dimes, and a nickel with a big 'funny'mint mark on the back helped catch a spy.

Are you seaching for a rewarding, exciting, fun hobby that you can easily enjoy? Then you don't need to look any further than the coins you have in your pocket.

Have you ever considered becoming a coin collector but were not quite sure where to start? As you will find, coin collecting is a hobby that is only as far away as your pocket change.

The casualties of the Wars never end with the dead.

A beginner's guide to coin collecting

In 1999 the first five of the '50 State Quarters' were released by the U.S. Mint. Here's a guide and a little history about those first five coins...

Plentiful, reasonably priced and nicely designed, these coins are worth consideration for collecting.

Don't let the price of some coins scare you away from building your collection. There are literally hundreds of options. Here are my top 5 picks!

State Quarter collectors, it's time to make room for the new 2007 additions to the collection.

What is it about these particular years for this coin that make it a desired collectable?

Here is a plethora of community resources for everyone and anyone to explore and enjoy, from A (Airport) to Z (zoological gardens). With my frugal Dutch Grannie as my muse we will give you the deluxetour for the economy price! Weblinks provided too!

The hobby of flag collecting and the study of flags, known as vexillology, has a vocabulary all its own. Here is a list of terms to help you get started in this fascinating field.