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.
What Are First Strike Coins?
Curious about the value of First Strike coins? Are they even worth buying? Here's an expert analysis on whether First Strike coins are a good investment.
Warning: Don’t Use Old Plastic Coin Holders Made With PVC (See Why + The Best Non-PVC Coin Holders)
Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders, because many of those made years ago contain PVC. Coin PVC damage is serious.
Cardboard Coin Holders: Everything You Need To Know About 2x2s, 1.5×1.5s, And Coin Flips
Coin holders are one of the best ways to keep your coins safe. And they're inexpensive too! Here's everything you need to know about coin holders for storing the coins in your collection.
Reasons To Use Blue Whitman Coin Folders For The Coins You’re Saving From Circulation
Are you thinking about using blue Whitman coin folders to protect your coins? Here are 3 ways to collect coins using Whitman folders + How to sell completed Whitman folders + 3 things you should NOT do with your coins in Whitman folders!
Coin Albums vs Coin Folders: Reasons To Use Albums For Some Coins And Folders For Others
Coin folders and coin albums each have their following, and each have their own sets of pros and cons. Be sure you take into account which type of needs you have as a coin collector before you go out and buy either coin folders or coin albums. Here's why I like to use coin albums for my most expensive coin collections and coin folders for all the rest.
Grading Pennies: How To Determine The Grade Of A U.S. Penny
How to find the grade of your U.S. pennies. Learn how to determine the exact grades for circulated small cents -- Lincoln cents and Indian Head pennies.
Grading Nickels: How To Determine The Grade Of A U.S. Nickel
Grading U.S. Nickels: How to determine the grade (condition) of circulated nickels -- Jefferson nickels, Liberty Head nickels (also called V nickels), and Buffalo nickels.
Grading Dimes: How To Determine The Grade Of A U.S. Dime
Grading U.S. Dimes: Here's how to determine the grade (condition) of your circulated dimes -- Roosevelt dimes, Mercury dimes, and Barber dimes.
Grading Half Dollars: How To Determine The Grade Of A Half Dollar
Here's how to determine the grade (condition) of your circulated U.S. half dollars. There are 4 types of half dollar coins covered here: Barber half dollars, Franklin half dollars, Kennedy half dollars, and Walking Liberty half dollars (also known as American eagle silver half dollars). Learn how to obtain exact grades for your circulated half dollar coins.
Grading Quarters: How To Determine The Grade Of A U.S. Quarter
Here's how to determine the exact grade of your circulated U.S. quarters. You need to know a coin's grade in order to determine its value. The 3 types of quarters covered here include the Washington quarter, the Standing Liberty quarter, and the Barber quarter.
5 Tips That’ll Make Coin Collecting For Kids Cheap, Easy & Fun
Here are 5 tips that will make coin collecting for kids cheaper, easier, and more fun!
Inspiring Young Collectors: 5 Ways To Get Kids Involved Collecting Coins
Here are 5 great ways to enthuse a young collector about coins.