The often-valuable Canadian coins being described here are from 1953 — and here's a bit of background about these coins. Elizabeth II became England's queen on February 6, 1952 — and, therefore, the ...

Harrison Alley is a fiction writer, fantasy and sci-fi aficionado, founder of Fiction Lit, and an avid collector of rare coins. His passion for numismatics rivals his love of literature, and he calls ...

A single coin can be worth a lot of money -- a pretty penny, one might say. That is, if it's rare and has enough historical significance. Let's explore nine of the most valuable coins ever minted, ...