Here are six unusual places, ways and strategies to find rare and valuable coins, according to coin collector sites.

Because of age, rare printings, or interesting features, coin collectors have shelled out serious dough for these 11 dollar coins worth a small fortune.

She stuffed a backpack with water, beef jerky and a pocket knife before setting out on forested trails. Cowling passed several other hikers, wondering if they were after the same thing: A treasure ...