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Inspire young coin collectors! Discover fun ways to get kids excited about searching their pocket change, spotting rare mint errors, and start simple sets (like Lincoln cents: 1909–present OR Jefferson nickels: 1938–present OR 50 State quarters: 1999 to 2008).

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!

Inspiring Young Collectors: 5 Ways To Get Kids Involved Collecting Coins

Here are 5 great ways to enthuse a young collector about coins.

5 Best Coin Sites To Explore Coin Collecting Online

As a lifelong coin collector, these are the top 5 coin sites that I personally enjoy visiting the most. I know you will find them helpful as well!

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!

What’s The Difference Between Being A Numismatist & A Coin Collector?

Wondering about the difference between being a numismatist and a coin collector? A coin collector is somebody who gathers coins with the intention of completing sets of coins. A numismatist is a person who studies coins and money from a historic, social, or artistic sense. See other differences and why many people are both!

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.

14 Free Coin Games: A Fun Way To Teach Children About U.S. Coins & The Value Of Money

Want something fun to do with coins... and your kids? How about playing a fun coin game?! These 14 free coin games teach children about U.S. coins and thd value of money.

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.

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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.

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.

U.S. Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change Site For Kids Who Collect Coins

One of my favorite places to direct the young collector -- and the parents of new, young collectors -- is H.I.P. Pocket Change. It's a place just for kids on the United States Mint's website.

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.