Nickels are the unsung heroes of American coins. Where would all of us be with our fast math skills without the most useful and divisible coin in our pockets? Out of luck, that's what. For how much ...

An old expression goes a little something like this: “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” That’s because if you did, the nickel would practically be worthless. Or would it be? Some bills and coins ...

Coin collecting is a serious pastime for some and a casual hobby for others, but it can also be an investment with high returns. Trending Now: 7 McDonald’s Toys Worth Way More Today Up Next: 6 Things ...

The nickel has a long history in U.S. money, though it wasn’t the country’s first 5-cent coin. That honor goes to a “half-dime” that first appeared in 1794. Early 5-cent pieces weren’t made of nickel ...

You know that old coin jar sitting on your dresser? The one filled with loose change you barely glance at? Here's something you might not realize. Some of those nickels could be worth hundreds, ...