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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.

Coin Damage vs. Mint Errors: PMD, PSD & Value

Post Mint Damage is ANY damage a coin has suffered after leaving the US Mint. See how damaged coins are different from error coins, plus the value of damaged coins.

5 Easy Tips To Find Reputable & Reliable Coin Dealers Near Me

I'm going to help you find a coin dealer who's reputable and reliable in your area. Finding coin dealers is easy, but finding a good coin dealer takes a little more work.

Coin Collecting Magnifiers: How To Choose The Best Magnifying Glass For Coins!

I've used a lot of coin magnifiers! See what the best magnifying glass for coins is, why you need one, and why the magnification you choose matters.

Coin Grading Abbreviations: Your Quick Reference Guide

These U.S. coin grade letters, numbers, and abbreviations are the most common ones you need to know when grading coins at home yourself.

The Making & Value of Proof Coins and Proof Sets

Proof coins represent the very best that any U.S. Mint has to offer. Proof doesn't refer to a particular grade. Proof refers to the result when a coin is made in a special way.

Unlock the Secrets of US Coin Mint Marks!

See what the mint mark letters on US coins mean (and how they affect value). A list of coins each Mint facility made + What a coin without a mintmark means!