Coins and cash still remain a significant part of the economy even as easy, low-contact options like tap-to-pay have risen.

On a late lunch break last Wednesday, Minh On, 32, walked into the TD Bank in Farmingdale with a Ziploc bag and plastic container full of coins. Several minutes later, he walked out with close to $80 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Banks and credit unions often offer free coin exchange services for customers, while charging small fees for non-customers.

People have saved money by keeping their cash and coins in clay pots, metal boxes, piggy banks and more for years. Whether you find it between the couch cushions, stuffed in jeans pockets or gathered ...