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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.

Avoid These 3 Mistakes That Most Beginner Coin Collectors Make

Avoiding mistakes early on as a new coin collector the most important thing you can do as you enter the hobby. Here are 3 things you should NEVER do!

10 Coin Collecting Short Set Ideas For Coin Collectors On A Budget

Check out these 10 ideas for coin short set collections that'll surely help any coin collector have fun on a budget.

A stereomicroscope can help you see your coins strengths and weaknesses.

A Stereomicroscope Can Help Determine If Your Rare Coin Is Real

A stereomicroscope can help you check if your rare coins are genuine. Here's everything you need to know about this type of coin microscope.

Coin Tubes: Cheap & Safe Coin Storage

Coin tubes make a great way to store a lot of coins at a budget price.

Making A Coin Want List Will Help You Acheive The Coin Collection You Want

Making a coin want list will help you and your coin dealer get the coins you need for your coin collection.

4 Things To Look For When You Buy Coins

Be sure you check out this list of 4 things to look for before you buy coins.