There's something to be said for collecting old coins. Some people do it for the fun of it or to have a cool story to tell.

You probably wouldn't think twice about the loose change rattling around in your pocket or sitting at the bottom of your purse. Most of us see quarters as nothing more than laundry money or parking ...

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 ...