Fun With Coins
Lots of fun and clever ways to build your coin collection, find valuable coins, get started coin roll hunting, and uncover hidden treasures. (Ideas that many newbie collectors wouldn’t think of!) Plus gift ideas for coin collectors, fun places to go, and fun things to do for anyone who enjoys learning more about U.S. coins.
U.S. Mint Philadelphia Tour: An Inside Look At How Coins Are Made
The U.S. Mint Philadelphia is one of 4 U.S. Mint facilities. The Philadelphia Mint offers a self-guided tour of its facility, for a behind-the-scenes look at how coins are made. You can also take a virtual U.S. Mint Philadelphia tour online!
How New Coins Are Designed (Hint: You Can Design A Coin By Participating In Coin Design Contests!)
Find out cool info on how coins are designed, how you can enter a coin design contest, and where to go if you want to become a coin designer!
All 17 U.S. Quarter Designs + 5 Main Types Of U.S. Quarters To Collect
Coin collectors typically break down U.S. quarters into the following 5 types of quarters: Bust quarters, Liberty Seated quarters, Barber quarters, Standing Liberty quarters, and Washington quarters. Here's info about these 5 kinds of U.S. quarters that people frequently collect.
Best U.S. Coins To Collect: A Checklist To Save
While there is no single answer that defines the 'best' coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they've chosen to collect and why. Hint: They're NOT all rare U.S. coins!
Using A Metal Detector To Find Old Coins (Beginner Tips)
Thinking about exploring the world of metal detecting? Wondering exactly how to use a metal detector to find old coins? Here's a good place to start!
A Fun Coin Experiment: Evaluating The Coins In My Pocket Change Jar
Do you know what a study of the coins in your pocket change might reveal? Here's a census count of coins from my own coin jar - with some surprising results! I wonder what the coins in YOUR coin jar will reveal...
Susan B. Anthony Dollar Coins: Good Collectibles That Can Only Get Better!
Susan B. Anthony dollar coins, which were struck from 1979 to 1999, represent America's first small-size dollar coin. The entire collection of Susan B. Anthony dollars consists of just 11 coins which were minted for general circulation and 7 more made just for collectors -- for a grand total of 18 Susan B. Anthony dollar coins to collect.
The Easiest Way To Roll Coins Yourself
See how to roll coins yourself using flat coin wrappers OR tube style coin wrappers. Plus tips to make the process of rolling coins faster and easier!
The 7 Coin Collecting Merit Badge Requirements For Scouting America
Trying to earn a coin collecting merit badge? Here are all the coin collecting merit badge requirements Boy Scouts must meet to earn a coin collecting merit badge!
Metal Detecting Coins: Rare Coins Are Just Below The Surface
Today, the rarest coins are usually purchased... or found with a metal detector. Industry expert Michael Bernzweig has some tips for collecting coins using a metal detector.
Fun With Coins: 5 Ways A Coin Collection Will Cure Cabin Fever When You’re Stuck Indoors
Stuck indoors? Here are lots of fun things to do with coins to make the time fly by quickly! Even if you don't have a coin collection and haven't considered collecting coins in the past, these are ways to have fun with coins THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE while you're stuck inside bored.
Looking Through Penny Rolls Can Be Rewarding and Fun
Penny rolls... You can buy them for 50 cents each, which can lead to an array of exciting and even valuable finds. Some examples of valuable pennies I've found in penny rolls: wheat cents, error coins, misplaced dimes, and foreign coins.