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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.

Error Coins 101: The U.S. Mint’s Mistakes Make Coin Collectors Happy

U.S. error coins grab the attention of collectors and non-collectors alike because they're so unusual. What you need to know to start collecting error coins

Coin Collecting On A Budget – 5 Ways Not To Spend A Fortune On Coins

It's not difficult at all to enjoy coin collecting on a budget. Here are some tips for saving money while finding new coins to add to your coin collection.

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!

What To Look For When Collecting Coins In Circulation (…A Free And Fun Way To Build A Coin Collection!)

Collecting coins can be fun -- especially when all the coins you need for your collection can be found right in circulation. Let's look at some of the exciting coins you can find right in your pocket, purse, or at your local bank.

Are Franklin Mint Coins Worth Collecting?

Wondering about the differences between Franklin Mint coins and U.S. Mint coins? Many people enjoy collecting novelty coins and medals sold through the Franklin Mint. But true coin collectors generally only purchase coins that originated from the U.S. Mint. Here's why...

Best Coin Supplies For Young Collectors

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.

Shop At Home Coins: Buying Coins From HSN vs. Buying Coins From Coin Dealers

This is a comparison of coins found on the Home Shopping Network with the same coins obtained through a coin dealer. The point is to show beginner coin collectors that the Home Shopping Network may not be the best place to buy coins -- at least if you're trying to save money!

The Benefits Of Using Air-Tite Coin Holders

There are many different kinds of coin holders available, but one of the best is the Air-Tite coin holder. Air-Tite coin holders are plastic, circular coin holders that are a few millimeters or so larger in diameter than the coin itself. Here's why I use Air-Tite coin holders.

Good To Know About Selling U.S. Coins: Before You Sell A Coin, Read This!

Selling coins is something that must be done with careful consideration beforehand. After all, you wouldn't want to sell your coins for the wrong price, and you don't want to wind up hanging onto them too long either. Here are some coin selling tips, plus advice before you sell coins on eBay.

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