Coin Collecting 101
Beginner Coin Collecting Tips For Newbies + Low-Budget Coin Collecting Ideas – Thinking of starting a coin collection? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s collection and you’re not sure how to get it appraised so you know how much the coins are worth. Our coin experts respond quickly to your coin questions, while sharing helpful resources to point you in the right direction when you don’t know much about U.S. coins and their values. See what to watch out for when buying or selling coins, how to find valuable coins in circulation, what you need to know before cleaning coins, tips for storing and protecting your coins, how to get coins graded and appraised, the best coin collecting supplies to start with, low-budget coin collecting advice, and lots of unique resources & tips for collecting coins that you won’t find anywhere else.
The Important Differences Between Mint Sets & Proof Sets
Mint sets and proof sets may seem to have some similarities, but these two types of mint coin sets are actually quite different from each other. Find out more about the differences between mint sets and proof sets.
Hold Onto Your Money! A First Strike Coin May Not Be Worth It
If you have ever seen an advertisement for a First Strike coin and wanted to know if you should buy one of the coins, you'll want to check out this first -- as you'll see, First Strike coins are not always what they are cracked up to be.
Bullion Coins Are Coins Struck From Precious Metal (Silver, Gold, Platinum) And Kept As An Investment – See The Coins Approved For IRA Investing
IRA investing can be made more fun -- and shinier -- if you use bullion coins as part of your IRA investment portfolio. But before you start buying bullion coins for your IRA portfolio, make sure you know some very important rules about which bullion coins are approved for IRA investing!
Counterfeit Coins 101: How To Spot Fake Coins
Spotting counterfeit coins is one of the most important things a coin buyer must do when looking to purchase a rare coin. Here's how skilled numismatists watch out for fake coins.
U.S. Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change Site For Kids Who Collect Coins
One of my favorite places to direct the young collector -- and the parents of new, young collectors -- is H.I.P. Pocket Change. It's a place just for kids on the United States Mint's website.
Budget Coin Collecting: The Best Ways To Find Discount Coins!
Discount coins are a great way to collect coins even when you don't have a lot of money to spend on your hobby. It's also a great way to start collecting coins without breaking the bank!
Coin Insurance: How To Insure Your Coin Collection For Total Peace Of Mind
Safeguard your investment in your coin collection. Your homeowner's insurance may cover your collection. However you may need to buy coin insurance to properly cover your collection.
Coin Clubs – Reasons To Join A Coin Collecting Club
Coin collecting clubs give you a place to talk about coins. There are also usually chances to learn and to promote the hobby of coin collecting.
Fun Ways To Collect Coins: Which One Describes The Type Of Coin Collector You Are?
Determining which type of coin collector you are will make it easier to find coin collecting clubs and what sort of coin catalogs and magazines to buy or subscribe to.
Souvenir Sets Versus Mint Sets: What’s the Difference?
At first glance, mint sets and souvenir sets look very similar to each other. But, in fact, there are some very important differences between mint sets and souvenir sets.
Which Coins Are Best For Young Collectors?
Buying coins for a young coin collector doesn't need to be expensive. Many of the coins can be found in everyday circulation. The other coins listed here are quite inexpensive, and would be great for coin collecting kids.
No Mint Mark Means A Coin Was Made At The Philadelphia Mint, Right? Not Necessarily. Here’s What You Need To Know
Why do some coins have mint marks, and some do not? Here's what you need to know about Philadelphia mint marks and coins with no mintmarks at all.