In January 2017, a 2008-D Alaska state quarter in pristine condition was auctioned for over $2,000, according to financebuzz.com. The Alabama quarter, however, is not featured on this list of those ...

The 11-year program, "the 50 State Quarter program," ran from 1999 to 2008, during which each state was given a specific quarter design. Most U.S. state quarters retain their original value of $0.25.

There’s something to be said for collecting old coins. Some people do it for the fun of it or to have a cool story to tell. Others do it in hopes of making a profit. Unfortunately, not everyone’s ...