Know When to Never Touch Your Coins The first rule of coin collecting is: DO NOT CLEAN YOUR COINS. This is the most important ...

You're digging through a giant jar of pennies you've ignored for years, hoping to find something special. That's when it happens. You come across a rare Indian Head Cent from 1909, a coin that's ...

Use Mild Soap for Basic Cleaning Mix a few drops of mild dish soap in a small bowl with warm water. Soak the coin for a few minutes. Then gently rub it with your fingers or a soft cloth. This helps ...

You know those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters in your wallet have been passed around a lot. And that means they’re probably pretty grimy. You’ve probably accidentally washed a few forgotten ...

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If you're hanging on to a $1 coin, it might be worth much more than it appears. Here are four ways to check if your coin can be sold for almost $14,000, according to financial review site Tododisca.