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Why join coin clubs? To connect with fellow newbies, trade coins, stay on top of coin collecting trends, and learn from experienced collectors!

Fun Facts About Seated Liberty Coins (1836 To 1891) & How Much Liberty Seated Coins Are Worth

The Liberty Seated design was first seen in 1836 on a limited number of silver dollars. By 1840, the Liberty Seated coin design had been placed on the obverse of all U.S. coins -- ranging from the half dime through the dollar coin. It also appeared on the briefly struck 20-cent piece. Here's what you need to know about the value of Liberty Seated coins.

Submitting coins to Professional Coin Grading Service, or PCGS, is easy if you know how to do it.

How To Get Your Coin Graded By PCGS (Tips From A Coin Collector Who’s Done It!)

Wondering how to submit coins to PCGS for grading? I've done it myself and have some tips to share that could save you a lot of time and money!

Best U.S. Coins To Collect: A Checklist To Save

While there is no single answer that defines the 'best' coins worth collecting (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they've chosen to collect and why. Hint: They're NOT all rare U.S. coins!

Using A Metal Detector To Find Old Coins (Beginner Tips)

Thinking about exploring the world of metal detecting? Wondering exactly how to use a metal detector to find old coins? Here's a good place to start!

The 7 Coin Collecting Merit Badge Requirements For Scouting America

Trying to earn a coin collecting merit badge? Here are all the coin collecting merit badge requirements Boy Scouts must meet to earn a coin collecting merit badge!

All About Silver Dollars (Past & Present): See How Much All Types Of U.S. Silver Dollars Are Worth

People have been assembling collections of silver dollars and saving them for investment purposes for years now. Learn all about the rarest and the most valuable: Morgan dollars. See also the current values for Peace dollars, Flowing Hair dollars, Draped Bust dollars, Seated Liberty dollars, and Trade dollar coins. Two non-silver U.S. dollar coins are also discussed here: the Eisenhower dollar, and the Susan B. Anthony dollar.

All Barber Coin Values (Liberty Head Nickels Thru Half Dollars From 1892 To 1916)

Charles E. Barber was a noted coin designer who gained widespread recognition for his depictions of Liberty on many of the coins. His Liberty Head designs for the dime, quarter and half dollar were so popular that they were usually called Barber coins rather than Liberty Head coins! However, the Barber nickel was usually called a Liberty Head nickel instead. Barber coins were struck from 1892 to 1916. See the value of Barber coins and Liberty Head nickels in this helpful Barber Coins Guide.

5 Fun Online Coin Forums For Collectors & Non-Collectors To Talk About Coins

Millions of coin collectors are being brought together thanks to social network sites. Check out 5 coin collecting forums that'll make your hobby even more fun.

Coin Clubs – Reasons To Join A Coin Collecting Club

Coin collecting clubs give you a place to talk about coins. There are also usually chances to learn and to promote the hobby of coin collecting.

5 Great Coin Gifts For The Advanced Coin Collector

Chances are, the experienced coin collector will appreciate receiving any of the following items as a gift. Many of these can be found online.

Novelty Coin Collections: What To Look For When Collecting Novelty Coins

Novelty coins or exonumia are different things to different people. Some collect for sentimentality, others find historical interest. There are many reasons people collect novelty coins

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Error Coin Basics For Beginners: The U.S. Mint’s Mistakes Make Coin Collectors Happy!

Error coins grab the attention of the collector and non-collector alike. Why? Because they are so unusual. Some look downright weird!