Sue Hollister gets a valuable old coin as a reward for a good deed, and the whole family takes up the fascinating hobby of coin collecting. In the tangled roots of an old tree, Pete finds another rare coin marked with two mysterious clues, leading the children on an exciting treasure hunt that combines coin collecting with botany and forestry.

In the tangled roots of an old tree, Pete finds a rare coin marked with two mysterious clues, leading the children on an exciting treasure hunt that combines coin collecting with botany and forestry.

Learn the language of collecting lucky coins, tokens, and paper money, and the answers to these questions and more: • What is the difference between a coin, a token, and a medal? • What are the most important tools a coin collector needs? • What should a bride put in her left shoe for good luck? Insider tips on buying and selling techniques, along with a guide to reliable sources and a glossary. A one-of-a-kind resource on what makes a particular piece ‘lucky,’ with tips on detecting counterfeits and keeping your collection safe.

Little Tom Cat's lucky coin goes on a journey to bring luck to other animals, before finally returning to him. Movable flaps conceal portions of the illustrations.

Harley J. Spiller began collecting money at the age of five when, home sick from school, his father tossed him a sack of pennies and a Whitman coin folder. In the five decades since, author Spiller has amassed one of America's most extensive collections of unusual financial artifacts as well as a wealth of anecdotes and quirky historical details about U.S. currency. In Keep the Change, Spiller takes an irreverent look at our most uncommon coins and bills. Readers learn why greenbacks are green; what happens to worn-out bills (compost is involved); how artists navigate the fine line between art and mutilation; whether it's ever acceptable to burn money (short answer: maybe); and how coin clippers and counterfeiters through the ages have profited by manipulating money. This highly selective tour through currency legends and lore will inspire readers to look with a new sense of wonder at the bills that pass through our hands every day.