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Tagged: Budget Coin Collecting

Budget coin collecting 101 – If you’re interested in collecting coins but NOT interested in spending a lot of money, this is where our coin experts share their best tips to save money on U.S. coins. Helpful tips for newbies: How to find valuable coins for FREE or face value! Plus, fun ways to collect the coins you find in circulation (and the cheap, low-cost coins you buy).

4 Reasons Coin Collecting May NOT Be The Best Hobby For You

We've all heard about why we should collect coins, but what are some of the reasons one should not collect coins? Here's my take on this... some reasons coin collecting isn't for everybody.

Why You Should Spend Rare Coins Worth Money

Most people wouldn’t think of spending rare coins for the sake of putting those coins into circulation. But here are several reasons why you might want to!

Thinking of getting started in coin collecting? We've got the tips and resources you need to start collecting coins on a budget. Start here!

11 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins… Right Now!

The hobby of coin collecting is growing - with more and more people discovering how rewarding collecting coins is! I began collecting coins in the early 1990s - and I'm still finding new reasons to collect coins. I love that I can enjoy a hobby that costs very little and yet offers so much enjoyment. Here are my top 11 reasons why you should start collecting coins today!

Nickels made since 1960 offer many rare and valuable pieces for collectors to look for.

Which Jefferson Nickels Since 1960 Are Worth More Than Face Value?

A list of the most valuable Jefferson nickels. See which post-1960 nickels are worth face value and which ones are worth big money!

Eisenhower Dollar Errors

Eisenhower Dollar Errors & Varieties Worth $5,000+… Here’s What To Look For On Your Eisenhower Dollar Coins!

A list of Eisenhower dollar errors and varieties that are worth a lot of money! FIRST... 7 rare and valuable Eisenhower dollar coin varieties worth $1 to $100 apiece (including the Friendly Eagle Dollar, the Peg Leg Dollar, 3 types of 1972 Eisenhower dollars, and 2 types of 1976 Bicentennial dollars). PLUS... 7 unique Eisenhower dollar coin errors that are worth $30 to several thousand dollars apiece! See exactly what you should be looking for on your Eisenhower dollar coins.

Notice the lines connecting the roof to the rest of the building are extremely weak on this floating roof penny.

What Is A Floating Roof Penny? Are They Rare… Or Error Coins? How Much Are Floating Roof Pennies Worth?

What is a floating roof penny worth today? It's well over face value... find out here! These unique pennies can be found in your loose change rather easily -- here's what you should be looking for. Plus 3 great ways to find floating roof pennies in bank rolls, at coin shops, and in mint sets!

A Fun Way To Collect Coins From A Specific Year: Assemble A Birth Year Coin Set Or A Conception Year Coin Set!

A really fun idea is to assemble a Birth Year Coin Set or a Conception Year Coin Set. It's a collection of coins that were struck during the year of one's birth or the year of one's conception. The idea is to pick out of pocket change an example of each coin you find that was struck the year you (or someone you love) was born -- or conceived. This is a simple DIY project for all skill levels -- whether you officially collect coins or not! Here are some clever ideas for making coin sets by year -- including Birth Year Coin Sets and Conception Year Coin Sets.

Collecting Coins When You’re On A Budget: 8 Fun Ways To Collect Coins For Face Value (…Or For Free!)

Do you realize that you can collect coins for face value or less -- even free? You can. I've been doing it for years. Here are 8 easy, fun (and legal) ways to find coins for virtually nothing!

Buy Cheap Silver Dollars

Before You Buy Silver Dollars… Here Are The 4 Best Places To Find Cheap Silver Dollars

Looking to buy silver dollars at rock bottom prices? I've got 4 proven tips that will help you find even cheap Morgan dollars & cheap Peace dollars at super low prices.

5 Reasons To Start Collecting Coins Now

There's never been a better time to begin coin collecting as a hobby. I've been collecting coins since 1992, and I'm going to share with you the reasons I think you'll enjoy it too.

Bargain Coins

How To Buy Coins At Discounted Prices When You’re On A Budget – Insider Tips From A Longtime Coin Collector

Want to buy coins at discounted prices? Here's where to find cheap coins, what to ask when you visit a coin dealer, and how to get the most for your money.

5 Money-Saving Tips For Collecting Lincoln Pennies

5 ways to collect Lincoln pennies on a budget. See how to buy rare pennies for less, build a year-date set, and find affordable albums & folders for pennies

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