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A very basic coin inventory used to keep track of the coins in your collection. photo by the justified sinner on Flickr

Free Coin Inventory Methods & Coin Inventory Software

A coin inventory -- or coin log -- is something that every coin collector needs to have. See why. Plus, all the best options when it comes to free coin inventory methods and coin inventory software.
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Here are rolls of one-cent coins and nickels. Any scarce dates in that stack of coins? I can't tell from here....Photo by Florian on Flickr.

How Many Coins Come In A Roll?

Trying to figure out how many coins go in a roll of each denomination? It's really easy. for starters, 50 one-cent coins go into a roll together.
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Perhaps this woman is looking up some coin terms while enjoying a picnic. Photo by Rev Stan on Flickr.

Learning Numismatic And Coin Collecting Terminology

Words like numismatic, planchet, and doubled-die may have new coin collectors confused. However, with the use of a good coin collecting glossary, you will be talking like a professional numismatist in no time. Here's how to know what coin terms mean.
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Here is a 1942 silver Washington quarter that looks just like it should for its age and should not be cleaned. photo by NJScott on Flickr.

Coin Cleaning 101 - How To Clean Your Coins

You may be wondering about coin cleaning. Should you clean your coins? Here is some insight on cleaning coins as well as a couple tips on when you should and should not clean your coins.
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These old coins were found by the photographer in Charelston, WV. Photo is public domain by Janet Moore-Coll on Flickr.

No Date Buffalo Nickels - Why Are Some Buffalo Nickels Dateless Anyway?

There are lots of dateless Buffalo nickels out there. They were not made that way, so why are they dateless? Is there any way to tell a Buffalo nickel's real date?
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Getting Kids Involved In Coin Collecting

Getting kids involved in coin collecting is not difficult and can be quite rewarding for both the child and the parent. Here are some fun ways to get your child started with a basic coin collection built from coins in circulation.
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Coin Collecting Glossary: Common Coin Collecting Terms

New coin collectors discover early during their time in the hobby that, along with the many interesting coins, there are also many new terms to learn and remember. Here we look at a few basic coin terms that you will most-often encounter.
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Coins TV Offers Helpful Videos

Coin TV is a web site offering free coin videos.
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Protect Against Coin Theft Losses With Coin Insurance

Coin insurance is a great way to protect yourself in the event of a coin theft.
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A young coin collector closely inspecting coins in a binder. Each is marked with coin grades and abbreviations. photo by Intiaz Rahim on Flickr

Coin Abbreviations & Acronyms Used To Describe Coins

Newbie coin collectors are often overwhelmed by the words and phrases they come across in their new hobby. While the following abbreviations and acronyms are not the only ones that you will stumble upon when collecting coins, these are among the most common.
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