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.
Coin Roll Hunting 101: A Budget-Friendly Way To Collect Coins By Denomination
I like to buy rolls of coins from the bank, then see how many valuable coins I can find in each roll. It's called coin roll hunting. (Yes it's a thing.) See the coins I've obtained for face value - simply by buying bank rolls. Also, a list of coins you should be looking for in bank rolls - by denomination.
6 Cheap Coins Under $5 For Coin Collectors On A Budget (An Easy Way To Start Your Collection!)
Discover how to enjoy coin collecting without breaking the bank. This guide highlights six types of coins you can purchase for under $5 each, including Indian Head pennies, Buffalo nickels, and Mercury dimes. Learn how to build a diverse, historically significant collection on a budget by focusing on accessible dates and grades that remain affordable today.
7 Complete Coin Sets You Can Build For Less Than $10 Total!
Looking to lessen your coin collecting budget? Try your hand at completing these 7 coin sets for less than $10 each.
Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set: A Total Dream for Penny Nerds!
The Lincoln Chronicles proof set will be released on October 15th. This will be a BIG deal. Since there are truly limited quantities of these coins, there is lots of hype surrounding the release of the Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set.
6 Things You Need To Know Before Buying Coins As Gifts
Coins themselves make great holiday gifts for coin collectors. Here's what to look for (and what to watch out for!) before you buy just 'any' coin as a gift
5 Coin Gift Ideas For New Coin Collectors
Gift ideas that just about any budding coin collector would enjoy. And you don't even need to leave your home to buy them because online shopping sites and coin dealers have all of these!
Rare Coins At The Smithsonian: See Incredible Exhibits Online!
The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has the 1804 dollar, 1933 double eagle & other rare coins. Here's what you'll see. Plus my tips for visiting the museum.
Land Your Dream Coin Job: My Insider Tips & How You Can Too!
Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I'm a longtime coin collector and I've led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006. I'm going to help you start your coin job search with the goal of finding U.S. Mint jobs and other numismatic jobs -- where you can put your love of coins to work on a full- or part-time basis. Start here to find a job working with coins!
Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard
How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!
Explore & Discover: A Great Coin Kit for Youngsters
I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids!
Wonder How Old U.S. Coins Were Made? See For Yourself At The New Orleans Mint Museum!
New Orleans Mint Facility - See where and how old U.S. coins with the "O" mintmark were made at the New Orleans Mint + A list of U.S. coins made at the New Orleans Mint facility. This French Quarter landmark also has an incredible jazz museum!
Tips For Collecting Silver Proof Sets
There have been 3 different categories of silver proof sets by dates over the years from 1936 to the present. The U.S. Mint still producing silver proof sets. Here's what you need to know...