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.
Mint State vs Super Grade Coins: How To Determine If You Have A Mint State Coin Or A Super Grade Coin
Grading a mint state coin can be difficult in a world with so many possible grades for a mint state coin. This guide should help you in better assigning a grade to your uncirculated coin.
Tips For Cleaning Coins: How To Clean All Of The Old, Dirty Coins In Your Collection
Wondering how to clean coins? Have some old coins that are in serious need of a cleaning?... Only low-grade extremely dirty coins will benefit from a good cleaning. Medium- and high-grade coins will actually go down in value if you attempt to clean them, so use your best judgment. Here are the best ways to clean coins, while doing the least damage to the coin itself.
Buying Coins From Coin Dealers Is A Lot Like Buying Cars From Car Dealers (What You Need To Know!)
A collector of 35+ years, these are my best tips for buying coins from coin dealers. Insider tips to help you know what to expect in terms of dealer pricing
Beginner Coin Collecting Info: Why I Collect Coins + My Tips For Starting Your First Coin Collection
Here's my story... why I decided to start collecting coins, what I get out of it, and my tips for those looking for coin collecting information.
How To Appraise Your Entire Coin Collection Yourself
Wondering how to appraise your coin collection? I’m going to walk you through the 5 steps for appraising coins yourself -- so you will have a good handle on all of the coins in your collection and how much they're worth.
What Are The Best Gold & Silver Coins For Investing?
Interested in buying the best gold and silver coins for investing? Not sure where to start? Here are my expert thoughts about buying gold & silver investment coins.
4 Reasons Coin Collecting May NOT Be The Best Hobby For You
We've all heard about why we should collect coins, but what are some of the reasons one should not collect coins? Here's my take on this... some reasons coin collecting isn't for everybody.
What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?
Is this unusual looking U.S. nickel a legit nickel error coin or just a damaged coin? Here’s how to tell a valuable error coin from one that's simply been damaged after it left the Mint.
Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!
Damaged coins come in a variety of conditions. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. Take a look at the graphic photos of some damaged coins so you can see what types of coins you'll want to avoid buying!
Differences Between The Rim Of A Coin & The Edge Of A Coin… And The Purpose Each Serves
What is the rim of a coin? What is the edge of a coin? How are they different and what is the purpose of each one? Find out here!
What Are Counterstamped Coins? Do People Collect Them? How Much Are They Worth?
Found a coin with an odd marking on it? It might be a counterstamp! This article will tell you what counterstamped coins are, why they exist, and how much they're worth.
What Is A Privy Mark On A Coin? What Do Privy Marks On U.S. Coins Mean?
Maybe you saw the V75 mark on a W quarter... or some other unusual mark on a different coin. Do you know what it means? Here's what a privy mark on U.S. coins means. Plus, how much coins with privy marks are worth!