Hobbies & Crafts

Here are some ideas of fun things you can do with Christmas stamps. Everything from make special gifts that are personalized to making your own wrapping paper and gift tags.

Here's my homemade banana pudding recipe, plus a fun variation: individual banana pudding cups! I make this all the time -- because it's so simple!

I was a single parent with a limited budget for 17 years. That meant homemade Christmas decorations and other heartfelt ideas during the holidays. Here are some of the budget-friendly ways I decorated for Christmas each year.

The 2009 nickel is scarce and valuable because fewer than usual were struck. photos courtesy of Heritage Auctions, www.HA.com.

2009 U.S. nickels have always been hard to find in circulation -- find out WHY. Have a 2009-P nickel or a 2009-D nickel? See how much your 2009 nickels are worth today!

The 1997 quarter may be worth much more than face value, with some specimens fetching over $3,000 at auction.

1997 Quarter Value: Find out how much your 1997 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1997 quarters, and what makes a 1997 quarter rare & valuable today.

Some 1998 quarters are worth more than $1,000!

1998 Quarter Value: Find out how much your 1998 quarters are worth, if there are any silver 1998 quarters, and what makes a 1998 quarter rare & valuable today.

Some 1996 quarters are worth hundreds of dollars or even more above face value.

1996 Quarter Values - Here’s what to look for on your 1996 quarters. Plus the values for rare 1997 quarters, 1996 quarter errors, and all of the other 1996 quarters you might come across!

Some 2023 pennies have an extra V on the heads side. These 2023 extra V pennies are rare and valuable -- how much are they worth?

2023 Error Penny Value: Think you have a 2023 extra V penny error coin? Here's where to look for the extra V on a 2023 penny + How much a 2023 error penny is worth!

There are many reasons why coins have ridges.

Some US coins have ridges on their edges, while others do not. Why do some coins have edge reeds and other coins have smooth edges? Find out the reasons here!

Alloy vs. Clad Coins: What are alloys? Why are coins made of alloys? Why aren't pure metals used to make coins? How much are coins made of alloys worth?

Why is E Pluribus Unum on coins like the Lincoln Memorial penny, as seen here?

Learn the origin of the phrase E Pluribus Unum, what E Pluribus Unum means, why E Pluribus Unum is on U.S. coins, and the significance of this phrase in America.

The U.S. Mint strikes coins for circulation and for collectors. The term mint coins might describe either an uncirculated coin that has never been used in circulation or a collectible piece such as a proof.

What exactly is a mint coin? Learn what the terms "mint condition,” “mint state,” and "mint coin" mean to collectors… and how much mint coins are worth!

Uncirculated (mint state) coins that have never been used as money are valued based on wear & grade. See how to determine the wear and grade of uncirculated coins.

Bullion coins are precious metal coins. See why people are collecting them now, how much they're worth, and a list of the most valuable ones!

Some 1969 coins are worth big money, including the 1969-S doubled die penny -- a rare 1969 coin with a value of more than $25,000!

1969 Coins Worth Money - See a list of the most valuable coins from 1969. Find out why some 1969 coins are so valuable today!

The rare, valuable 1975-D High D Jefferson nickel error can be worth more than $1,000.

There's a rare & valuable 1975 nickel error worth up to $1,000 that involves the "D" mintmark. Here's what to look for! (Plus, see ALL 1975 nickel values.)

Professional coin collectors use very unique words when describing coins. Here are the top 10 coin terms you need to know to succeed in coin collecting.

All U.S. Silver Dollar Values - Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, Flowing Hair dollars, Draped Bust dollars, Seated Liberty dollars, and Trade dollar coins.