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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.

Anatomy of a coin - this coin identifier points out all of the key places on a U.S. coin.

U.S. Coin Identifier: Get To Know The Parts Of A Coin Via Diagrams, Photos & Definitions

Coin diagrams and photos to help you describe your coin to others (if you want to sell it online). Plus, a coin glossary that explains the parts of a coin.

Coin Grading 101: How To Determine The Grade Of Every U.S. Coin In Your Collection

You want to be able to look at a coin and determine an approximate grade - which will then yield info about the coin's worth. See how to grade a coin yourself!

5 Tips That’ll Make Coin Collecting For Kids Cheap, Easy & Fun

Here are 5 tips that will make coin collecting for kids cheaper, easier, and more fun!

Cheap Coins That You Can Buy For Under $5

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.

Budget Coin Collecting: Top 10 Cheap Collector Coins

Here are the top 10 U.S. coins that everyone's talking about. They're definitely worth collecting. Most aren't even that hard to find, and they won't cost you an arm and a leg either!

How Much Do Coins Weigh? A List Of Official Weights For Each Denomination Of U.S. Coins

Wondering how much coins weigh? Here's the Ultimate Guide To Weighing Coins with a list of the official U.S. coin weights for each denomination... by year!

Inspiring Young Collectors: 5 Ways To Get Kids Involved Collecting Coins

Here are 5 great ways to enthuse a young collector about coins.

What Are Doubled Die Coins? And How Much Are Doubled Die Coin Errors Worth?

Doubled die coins are often rare and always exciting to own. Find out how doubled dies are made, how much they're worth, and if you have a valuable doubled die coin.

Tips For Assembling A Complete Set Of 50 State Quarters + A List Of All The Coins In This Popular Series And Their Dates

The statehood quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. The 50 state quarters were released into circulation in the order the statehoods came into existence. Here's the list of all 50 state quarters & their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting state quarters, and fun ways to organize them!

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