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Tagged: Books About Coins

Essential books about U.S. coins from 1792 to date! Explore trusted coin books, price guides, and reference manuals to help you identify key dates, rare errors and current values.

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!

Collecting Old Coin Holders

Collecting and using old coin holders has become fashionable among coin collectors who want to enjoy a slice of nostalgia; sometimes, buying old coin holders can save money compared to buying new coin holders.

Rare Coin Values – How To Tell If Your U.S. Coin Is Valuable

What's my coin worth? While it may seem like a fairly easy question, it takes a really good evaluation of the coin by a professional coin dealer to determine your coin's value accurately. You see, when determining the value of a coin, the appraiser must consider not only the date and denomination of the coin, but also what condition it is in, what the value of the metal is, the relative scarcity of the coin, and other issues.

Fun With Coins: 5 Ways A Coin Collection Will Cure Cabin Fever When You’re Stuck Indoors

Stuck indoors? Here are lots of fun things to do with coins to make the time fly by quickly! Even if you don't have a coin collection and haven't considered collecting coins in the past, these are ways to have fun with coins THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE while you're stuck inside bored.

Buying Coins From Coin Dealers Is A Lot Like Buying Cars From Car Dealers (What You Need To Know!)

A collector of 35+ years, these are my best tips for buying coins from coin dealers. Insider tips to help you know what to expect in terms of dealer pricing

Lincoln Memorial Pennies Valued Up To $50,000+

As far as business-strike Lincoln Memorial pennies, the kind struck for circulation (and lacking errors), the short answer essentially is no -- Lincoln Memorial pennies generally are not valuable. In fact, typical pieces are worth only face value if worn, and only a tiny premium if in average uncirculated condition, except for a few cases.

Appraising Coins To Find Their True Value: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Coins Appraised

Wondering if the coins you've got are rare or valuable? Before you get your coins appraised, here are the 5 important steps to follow when appraising coins.

Beginner Coin Collecting Info: Why I Collect Coins + My Tips For Starting Your First Coin Collection

Here's my story... why I decided to start collecting coins, what I get out of it, and my tips for those looking for coin collecting information.

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5 Coin Collecting Supplies Every Beginning Coin Collector Must Have

There are 5 coin collecting supplies that every numismatist needs. A coin price guide is a given. See what the other 4 are.

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.

Old-School Wheat Cent Collecting: Using A Penny Board

The advent of the penny board in the 1930s spurred the date-and-mintmark coin collecting craze of today.

Time For A New Hobby? A Comparison Of Coin Collecting With 5 Other Popular Hobbies

Looking for a new hobby? Here are 5 hobbies you might want to try -- see how they compare to coin collecting! Why collect coins? Sometimes, furthering your appreciation of the hobby you love means taking a step back and considering what drew you to it in the first place and what keeps you there today.