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The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector

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Some people go head over heels for Bust halves while others sing praises for Buffalo nickels. But, I? What coin is it that I love most? It’s the penny – more specifically, the Lincoln cent. Why did I become a penny collector? What is it about the little copper coin bearing the bust of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, that has lured me to collect these coins for most of my life? Well, there was one prevailing factor – pennies comprised about 80% of the coins in my piggy bank back … [Read more...]

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5 Important Things I Learned About Buying Rare Coins

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Buying rare coins isn’t monkey business! It takes a lot of money and even more guts to lay out hundreds or even thousands of dollars on a single coin, of course, unless you’re rolling in dough and have plenty of pretty pennies to spend on buying a pretty penny. However, having bought a few pretty pennies myself, I’ve learned a lot about what goes into making a decision to buy a rare coin, and that you don’t want to just go dropping $500 or $1,000 (or much more) on buying rare U.S. … [Read more...]

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Getting A Coin Appraisal: Tips for Finding Out the Values of Your Coins

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I get many inquiries on coin appraisal from the countless readers here at The Fun Times Guide to Coins, and I am always glad to answer the many questions received every day in the comments forum. Please keep it up, everyone! Now, as for learning more about the value of your coins, you’ve come to the right place. I specialize in 20th century coins, but have dedicated much of my numismatic research time to many other areas of coin collecting, including 19th century coins and gold coins, as … [Read more...]

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9 Fun Tips For Attending A Major Coin Show

Attending a major coin show is one of the most exciting events for a coin collector to do. All coin shows offer something for the coin collector, but large coin shows have tons of fun for every type of numismatist. Of course, going to a major coin show is like spending a day at an amusement park... lots of walking, lots to see and do, and you'll probably spend lots of money while there. Let's check out some tips and advice on how to make the most of going to a major coin show.   … [Read more...]

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5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins

Handling an estate collection can be one of the most difficult things you'll ever have to do. However, being responsible for securing the sale or disbursal of a large coin collection doesn't have to be hard.While I'm not a lawyer and have no training in legal issues, I'm a longtime coin collector and would like to offer you some tips that you may find helpful if you're in a situation where you're having to handle issues surrounding an estate coin collection.The advice I offer assumes you have … [Read more...]

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10 Coin Collecting Gifts Your Favorite Numismatist Will Love

Gift shopping can be hard for the person who has everything. So what do you buy the coin collector who's near and dear to your heart? Buying coin gifts for the numismatist in your life is easier than you might think. Take a look at these 10 gift ideas sure to please a coin collector who's special to you.   … [Read more...]

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Cash For Gold: Scam Or Real Deal?

If you've done any driving around your town, you've probably seen the guys and gals -- many dressed up as cartoon characters, holiday icons, or even gold bars -- advertising cash for your gold coins and gold jewelry. ...And if you haven't seen these folks waving signs on the side of your local roads, you've probably seen the ads on local billboards, TV, or in magazines and circulars. Well, what about them? Are the cash for gold offers a good deal for you or a scam?   … [Read more...]

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Appraising Coins: 5 Tips Before Getting Coins Appraised

Appraising coins can be a serious undertaking. After all, if you've got a lot of valuable coins, you need to have some pretty accurate info on how much they're worth. Unless you've got a small coin collection and you really know what you have, getting your coins appraised can be a bit of work. You're probably quite looking forward to finding out how much your coins are worth. But before you do, here are 5 tips that'll go a long way in making the coin appraising process go more … [Read more...]

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Coin Speak: 10 Key Coin Terms You’ll Need To Know (And They’ll Help You Sound Like A Real Numismatist!)

Reading coin books, coin magazines, looking at coin websites, and joining in online coin forums, you probably feel like you're having to learn a whole new language just to find out more about coins. If you're feeling alone, don't. When I first started collecting coins almost 20 years ago, I felt the same way. Believe it or not, you'll learn these coin terms in no time and soon know plenty about this second language!   … [Read more...]

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Coin Tubes: Cheap & Safe Coin Storage

Here's an effective, safe, and cheap way to store a lot of coins: use coin tubes. Coin tubes are plastic, (usually) chemically safe ways to protect many coins all in one compact area. Coin tubes house a number of coins equivalent to quantities found in normal coin rolls. Here's a breakdown of what most coin tubes hold: 50 pennies 40 nickels 50 dimes 40 quarters 20 half dollars 20 large-size dollar coins 25 small-size dollar coins Coin tubes cost anywhere from … [Read more...]

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