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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.

50 State Quarters: Fun Ways To Collect A Complete Set!

The U.S. Mint's state quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. In all, 50 statehood quarters were made -- one for each state in the United States. They were released into circulation in the order that the statehoods came into existence. Here's the official list of all 50 state quarters and their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting the 50 state quarters, and fun ways to save state quarters that you probably haven't thought of!

How To Build A 20th Century Coin Set Filled With 1900s Coins

A 20th century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes ONE of each coin design from EACH denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun (relatively simple) way to collect U.S. coins!

Building A “Type Set” Is The Best Way To Collect Every U.S. Coin

Collecting "type sets" is a fun way to collect coins on a budget! For example, you might choose to collect only a single denomination OR maybe just coins from a certain year. Here's how to get started building your first U.S. coin set.

How To Find Coin Books, Coin Videos & Coin Magazines At Your Local Library

Going to a bookstore to find coin publications and other resources is great, but sometimes even the biggest bookstore doesn't have the publication you want. Or, maybe you want to find the information for free! Check your local library. Here's what what to look for.

Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget!

Junk coins aren't necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget - especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.

Beginner’s Guide to Buying Coin Rolls: Where & How To Get Rolls Of Coins To Search Through

Wondering how to buy rolls of coins for coin roll searching? Here are the best places to buy rolls of coins + Everything you need to know before buying rolls of coins!

How To Buy Silver Coins On A Shoestring Budget (My Best Tips For Acquiring Silver Coins)

You don't need to be wealthy to buy silver coins. Here are 4 ways to buy cheap silver coins when you're on a budget. Plus, tips for collecting silver coins when you're on a budget. Before you buy silver coins, read this!

10 Cheap Coins Most Collectors Want In Their Coin Collection (Due To Their Unique History)

Check out these 10 famous coins that are collected primarily for their unique and interesting history. The best part: they're affordable to buy!

6 Fast And Easy Ways To Find OLD Coins In Circulation… For FREE!

Want the easiest way to find old coins? Here are 6 proven ways to increase your odds of finding old valuable coins without buying them from a coin dealer!

Budget Coin Collecting: 10 Types Of Cheap Collector Coins To Look For (All Under $10!)

Here are the top 10 U.S. coins that everyone's talking about. They're definitely worth collecting. Most aren't even that hard to find, and they won't cost you an arm and a leg either!

Eisenhower Dollar Coins: How To Identify Blue vs. Brown Ikes AND Variety 1 vs. Variety 2 Bicentennial Dollars

Eisenhower dollars, which were made from 1971 to 1978, represent one of the most achievable coin sets to complete thanks to relatively high mintages and a small number of different dates that you'll have to collect.

Coin Collecting On A Budget: 5 Personally Tested Ways NOT To Spend A Fortune On Coins!

It is not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a tight budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

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