The first rule of coin collecting is: DO NOT CLEAN YOUR COINS. This is the most important piece of advice for any collector, new or old. Serious collectors and experts agree that most coins should ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Copper adds undeniable charm to a home; the lustrous metal creates a natural sense of warmth in a home ...

A weekly column dedicated to “digging out” current information about precious metals, coins and other numismatics. A question I get quite often from my customers is “what can I use to clean my coins?” ...

Those gorgeous pots and pans will look brand-new again in no time—as long as you learn how to clean copper the right way There’s something about copper pots and pans that lures even novice cooks.