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Beginner Coin Collecting Tips For Newbies + Low-Budget Coin Collecting Ideas – Thinking of starting a coin collection? Or maybe you’ve inherited someone else’s collection and you’re not sure what to do with it. Here our coin experts are sharing helpful resources to point you in the right direction when you don’t know much about U.S. coins and their values. See what to watch out for when buying or selling coins, how to find valuable coins in circulation, what you need to know before cleaning coins, tips for storing and protecting your coins, how to get coins graded and appraised, the best coin collecting supplies to start with, low-budget coin collecting advice, and lots of unique resources & tips for collecting coins that you won’t find anywhere else.

Why Building a Coin Type Set is the Best Way to Collect Every U.S. Coin

Collecting "type sets" is a fun way to collect coins on a budget! You might choose to collect only a single denomination OR just coins from a certain year.

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How to Build A 20th Century Coin Set Filled With 1900s Coins

Tips for building a 20th century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes one of each design from each denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun -- and relatively simple -- way to collect U.S. coins.

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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.

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5 Coin Gift Ideas For New Coin Collectors

Gift ideas that just about any budding coin collector would enjoy. And you don't even need to leave your home to buy them because online shopping sites and coin dealers have all of these!

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How to Start Coin Collecting: The Best Supplies for Kids

The young coin collector needs a way to store their coin collection. But sometimes young collectors need supplies that are particularly suitable for their little hands, desire for fun, and tendency for mishandling. What do you buy for the young person's coin collection? Here are some ideas.

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Are Old Coin Supplies Damaging Your Collection?

Thinking of buying old coin collecting supplies such as books, folders, albums, or display cases? A coin expert's opinion before you buy used coin supplies.

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Coin Microscope: Worth The Cost To See All The Details

When should you buy a high-priced coin microscope? And when is it best to simply stick with the trusty 5X magnifying glass you almost certainly already have? Here's the scoop.

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First-Year Coins: Why The First Coin In A Coin Series Is Popular

The first coin of any coin series is always among the most collected, so it's no surprise that first-year coins are tops on many coin collectors' want lists!

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7 Coin Sets You Can Complete For Under $10

Looking to lessen your coin collecting budget? Try your hand at completing these 7 coin sets for less than $10 each.

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How Much Is My Coin Worth? Here’s How To Find Coin Values

Coin values depend on a number of factors. Here's how to find out how much a specific coin is worth. Plus tools to help you find the value of ALL your coins

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What is a Cull Coin? Value & 5 Reasons to Buy

Have any damaged coins or coins with a lot of wear? These are cull coins. They're easy to find and cheap to buy! See what they're worth and why they may be a good fit for your collection.

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6 Cheap Coins Under $5 to Start Your Collection

There are many interesting coins that are available for under $5. If you're collecting coins and you don't have a lot of money to spend, then you might want to start with these cheap coins.

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