Are coins on a headstone random, or do they have a larger symbolic meaning? We got to the bottom of this mystery.

Hillcrest Cemetery, located on the east side of Cincinnati, Ohio, is a serene resting place dedicated to honoring the memories of those African American veterans and individuals who have passed away.

On occasion, visitors of cemeteries throughout the U.S. might notice coins on gravestones, headstones and tombstones, and wonder if there’s any significance to the donated currency. The meaning of ...

ST. LOUIS — Memorial Day weekend is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who died while serving in the military. For many Americans, that will mean visiting a cemetery to pay respects ...

Archaeologist Pat Cummins found a rare Spanish coin — "8 Reales," or pieces of eight — in a Nashville cemetery. The coins circulated widely in the United States in the first half of the 19th Century.

The remembrance coins will be given to families of veterans who are buried or inured at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery after May 30.

Are coins on a headstone random, or do they have a larger symbolic meaning? We got to the bottom of this mystery. Have you ever seen a bunch of coins on a headstone and wondered why they were there?