Rare coins from the 1930s, particularly those from the earlier part of the decade, can be worth hundreds or even thousands of ...

At her home in Moonachie, New Jersey, Quintero showed some of the coins that could have value: a few buffalo head nickels, an Eisenhower silver dollar, and at least one coin that dates back to 1887.

Both options offer exposure to the precious metal, but the premiums, liquidity and collecting value can differ.

Did you inherit your grandfather's buffalo nickel? What about a silver dollar collection? Rare quarters or Canadian silver ...

That's what Luz Quintero and her sister, Angela Malagiere, were wondering about their collection. At her home in Moonachie, New Jersey, Quintero showed some of the coins that could have value: a few ...