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How to Build a Coin Collector’s Starter Kit: The Essentials

What tools and supplies do you need to start collecting? Here's a basic guide to the top 5 things you'll want to have, if you plan to start a coin collection.

Stop! Before You Clean That Coin, Read This!

New coin collectors think it is good to clean coins. It's NOT! Cleaning coins almost always ruins them. Is it ever okay to clean a coin? YES. See the exceptions and how to clean coins properly.

50 Little-Known Facts About The U.S. Penny (From 1787 To The Present)

Little-known facts & trivia about U.S. pennies that, as a collector of coins, you should definitely know! How many of these 50 penny facts did you know?

Dark Coin Value: See How Much Your Dark Toned And Discolored Coins Are Worth Here

Got any dark toned coins or discolored coins? See which dark coins are rare and valuable error coins. Also, find out how much your dark coin is worth here!

Rare U.S. Coins: Which Nickels, Pennies, Dimes & Quarters To Keep

Looking for rare coins in your spare change? The exact coins to look for in your change, Easiest way to check a coin’s value online, Best U.S. coins to keep

Mint State vs Super Grade Coins: How To Determine If You Have A Mint State Coin Or A Super Grade Coin

Grading a mint state coin can be difficult in a world with so many possible grades for a mint state coin. This guide should help you in better assigning a grade to your uncirculated coin.

Tips For Cleaning Coins: How To Clean All Of The Old, Dirty Coins In Your Collection

Wondering how to clean coins? Have some old coins that are in serious need of a cleaning?... Only low-grade extremely dirty coins will benefit from a good cleaning. Medium- and high-grade coins will actually go down in value if you attempt to clean them, so use your best judgment. Here are the best ways to clean coins, while doing the least damage to the coin itself.

How NOT To Clean Coins + Tips For Cleaning Coins Properly

You've probably heard you shouldn't clean coins because it lowers their value. Here's the proper way to clean coins without damaging them + 4 ways NOT to clean coins.

Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!

Damaged U.S. coins are not valuable. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. See photos of various types of coin damage.

Coin Collecting Mistakes: 4 Things You Should Never Do With Your Coins

We all make mistakes with our coins. Here are 4 common errors that many coin collectors have made. If you're new to coin collecting, don't do these things!

Cleaned Coins: How To Tell If A Coin Has Been Cleaned & Why It Matters

Want to be able to tell if a coin has been cleaned or not? Here's how professionals identify cleaned coins and you can too. Plus 3 SAFE ways to clean coins

Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins!) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget

Junk coins aren't coins you toss out to the curb! While they aren't the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in coin albums, junk coins do have a place in coin collections. They're perfect for coin collectors on a budget. Also, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver -- and they cost less than other bullion coins.