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).
Budget Coin Collecting: The Best Ways To Find Discount Coins!
Discount coins are a great way to collect coins even when you don't have a lot of money to spend on your hobby. It's also a great way to start collecting coins without breaking the bank!
Fun Ways To Collect Coins: Which One Describes The Type Of Coin Collector You Are?
Determining which type of coin collector you are will make it easier to find coin collecting clubs and what sort of coin catalogs and magazines to buy or subscribe to.
These Coins Are Disappearing From Circulation!
There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.
Tips For Collecting Liberty Head Nickels (Also Called V Nickels & Barber Nickels)
Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 are a small series of coins to collect. However, it's not very easy to complete a set of Liberty Head nickels -- see why. Plus tips for collecting Liberty nickels or V nickels when you're on a budget!
Which Coins Are Best For Young Collectors?
Buying coins for a young coin collector doesn't need to be expensive. Many of the coins can be found in everyday circulation. The other coins listed here are quite inexpensive, and would be great for coin collecting kids.
What To Look For When Collecting Coins In Circulation (…A Free And Fun Way To Build A Coin Collection!)
Collecting coins can be fun -- especially when all the coins you need for your collection can be found right in circulation. Let's look at some of the exciting coins you can find right in your pocket, purse, or at your local bank.
History Of Coins & Coin Collecting: A Look Back At The Hobby Of Collecting Coins & The Importance Of The U.S. Quarter
How long have people been collecting coins? About a long as coins have been made -- around 600 BC to 800 BC. In addition to a brief history of coins and info about the history of coin collecting, see how the 50 State Quarters program sparked a renewed interest in coin collecting in the late 1990s. Collecting the U.S. quarters led many to start collecting coins of other types as well. Here we review the ups and downs of coin collecting through the years, and how it all comes back to the U.S. quarter.
How To Protect & Store Coins: Examples Of The 9 Best Ways To Store Your Coins
What's the best way to store coins and keep them safe? Should you use coin holders?... Mylar protectors?... Coin albums?... Coin tubes?... Coin binders?... Air-tight holders?... Coin slabs?... or even Zip-type baggies? Here are some tips for storing the coins in your collection...
Coin Dealers: What To Expect The First Time You Meet With A Coin Dealer To Buy Or Sell Coins
Here are some tips and pointers that might come in handy when you're meeting with a coin dealer for the first time -- whether you're buying or selling coins.
Shield Nickels (1866 To 1883): See How Much A Shield Nickel Is Worth
The Shield Nickel was our first 5 cent nickel in the United States. It features the number 5 on the reverse with stars surrounding it.