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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).

What Are Impaired Proof Coins? When Bad Things Happen To Good Proof Coins

What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Is it a good idea to collect impaired proof coins? Here's the scoop!

6 Ways To Buy American Silver Eagle Coins At Cheap Prices + Tips For Buying Silver Eagles As Bullion Or As Collectible Coins

American silver eagle coins can be expensive to buy. Here are 6 clever ways to save money when buying silver eagles.

The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector

Why am I a penny collector? After more than 20 years collecting coins, I still love the penny because it's a readily available denomination with many key and semi-key dates, varieties, and errors. It's a challenge to complete a set of pennies, even for seasoned veterans. Here's how I got my start collecting pennies.

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Popular Coin Sets for Beginning Collectors

Three of the most popular coin sets for beginning coin collectors are: Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Nickels, and the 50 State Quarters. See why...

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4 Important Things Every Coin Collector Should Try To Remember!

In my nearly 35+ years of coin collecting, there are a few lessons I've learned and want to share with you.

3 Tips For Starting A Budget Coin Collection For Under $20

With a budget coin collection, it's possible to start a decent collection of U.S. coins for less than $20.

My First Coin: The Gateway Into A Fun Hobby

We all started with our first coin. Everybody has a story as to how they got involved in coin collecting. Here's my first coin and how I began my long and enjoyable journey into coin collecting.

5 Reasons To Collect Silver Half Dollars (And Why They’re Better Than Collecting Silver Dollars!)

Here are 5 reasons you may want to jump on the silver half dollar bandwagon.

It’s Fun & Easy (& Cheap!) To Build A Proof Roosevelt Dime Coin Collection

A proof Roosevelt dime set makes an excellent coin collection that is cheap, easy, and fun to put together!

Find Treasure Coins At These Places (Yes, We’ll Tell You Where & How To Find Old, Valuable Coins & More!)

Want to find treasure coins? Head to Coin Beach Delaware!

7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach

Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you'll be able to finish over the summer.

Completing A Collection Of Jefferson Nickels Is Cheap, Easy & Fun

Jefferson nickels are one of the oldest coin circulating today -- and they're among the easiest and cheapest coins to collect. Believe it or not, it's still possible (with a bit of luck) to actually complete a set of Jefferson nickels right from pocket change!

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