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.
How To Determine Your Coin Collecting Goals As A Beginner
Here are some tips for setting fun goals for your coin collection -- no matter how large or small it might be -- even if you never really thought of yourself as a 'coin collector'.
Coin Q&A: The 6 Most Common Coin Questions That New Coin Collectors Ask Me
These are among the most popular questions I receive here at the US Coins Guide... Do YOU know the correct answers???
Buying Bank Coins 101: Read This Before You Buy Coins For Your Collection From A Bank!
Banks are by far the easiest place to pick up everyday coins. Most local branches keep a steady supply of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and small-sized dollar coins on hand. If you know how to ask, you can trade your cash for coins at exact face value without paying a single penny in markup! Here's how...
Affordable Must-Have’s To Organize The Coins In Your Collection (Folders, Holders, Flips & Tubes)
Collecting coins on a shoestring budget? Need a way to display, store, or organize your coins? Here are 5 cheap coin supplies you simply can't be without.
Coin Tubes: A Cheap & Safe Coin Storage Option
Coin tubes are great for storing a lot of coins at a budget price. Here's what to look for when buying coin tubes to protect your coins.
5 Legit Ways To Buy Gold And Silver Coins Cheap (At Or Below Spot Price) + The Best Place To Buy Gold & Silver Coins Safely
If you want to buy gold and silver coins at spot price (the precious metal value of the coin), start here! I’m going to show you how to buy gold and silver cheap. Plus 5 legit ways to buy gold and silver coins at spot price!
The 3 Different Types Of Coin Strikes …And How To Tell Them Apart
Coin Strike Types - There are 3 different kinds of coin strikes produced at the United States Mint. See what they are and when they are used.
How To Get Your Coin Graded By PCGS (Tips From A Coin Collector Who’s Done It!)
Wondering how to submit coins to PCGS for grading? I've done it myself and have some tips to share that could save you a lot of time and money!
Top 10 Coin Words You Need To Know Before You Buy, Sell, Or Acquire U.S. Coins
Find out the top 10 coin terms you need to know in order to succeed in coin collecting.
Collecting Coins vs. Paper Money Collecting: What’s The Big Difference?
Paper money collecting is a fascinating hobby with as many avenues as coin collecting.
U.S. Coin Identifier: Get To Know The Important Parts Of A Coin (Diagrams + Photos)
Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.
Coin Mintage Numbers… What Are They? Why Do They Matter?
The mintage number of a coin simply refers to how many coins were struck by the Mint. It does not refer to how many coins still exist. Here's how to use mintage numbers to determine a coin's value and rarity.