Elongated Pennies: Squashed Coins With Fun Designs

Elongated pennies are coins that have been intentionally squashed. Elongated coins are popular souvenirs from roadside stops and tourist attractions and often bear very interesting and even elaborate designs.

Two Headed Coins - Are They Rare? Are They Valuable?

The Lincoln-Kennedy penny and two-headed coins that some claim to see are 2 examples of novelty coins. They are not, however, official U.S. Mint coins.

Novelty Coin Collections: What To Look For When Collecting Novelty Coins

Novelty coins or exonumia are different things to different people. Some collect for sentimentality, others find historical interest. There are many reasons people collect novelty coins

Illinois State Quarters & Colorized Barack Obama Quarters

See what Illinois state quarters are worth today, plus a little about colorized quarters and coins with President Obama's likeness on them.

New York Quarters: What Is Their Value?

While the New York quarter is a beautiful coin, uncirculated quarters bring less than a dollar. Proof versions of New York quarters run the gamut between $10 to $25 depending on the metal in the coin.

Hobo Nickels: How To Collect Art And Coins At The Same Time

Hobo Nickels are artwork engraved on a Buffalo nickel by hobos. They carved anything from caricatures to portraits to railroad cars on the nickels. Their values can range from $10 to $9,020.

Have You Seen The Barack Obama Coins?

There are some new coins that depict President Barack Obama. While these Barack Obama coins may be great items for the history buff, presidential student, or fan of Obama, it is important to note that these coins are NOT official legal-tender products of the United States Mint! The Barack Obama coin is purely a novelty coin.

Are Franklin Mint Coins Worth Collecting?

Wondering about the differences between Franklin Mint coins and U.S. Mint coins? Many people enjoy collecting novelty coins and medals sold through the Franklin Mint. But true coin collectors generally only purchase coins that originated from the U.S. Mint. Here's why...

Shop At Home Coins: HSN Coins vs Coin Dealers

This is a comparison of coins found on the Home Shopping Network with the same coins obtained through a coin dealer. The point is to show beginner coin collectors that the Home Shopping Network may not be the best place to buy coins -- at least if you're trying to save money!

Non-Commemorative Commemorative Coins Like The Lincoln-JFK Penny And The Liberty Bell Penny

Some novelty coins were made to commemorate or celebrate something, however, they were not made by the U.S. mint -- so they are not actually true commemorative coins. Two examples are the Lincoln-JFK penny and the Liberty Bell penny. Here's more info about each, including what they're worth.