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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.

Collecting Coins vs. Paper Money Collecting: What’s The Big Difference?

Paper money collecting is a fascinating hobby with as many avenues as coin collecting.

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Collecting Pennies? Here Are 9 Cool Ways To Collect Pennies (…And See What Your Pennies Are Worth!)

Collecting pennies is fun! Here are 9 interesting ways to build penny collections that you probably haven't thought of. Plus the latest penny values.

The Best Coin Collecting Apps To Determine The Grade, Rarity, And Value Of All Your Coins!

These are the only coin collecting apps you need! (The best app to grade coins + An app to see how rare your coins are + An app to determine the value of your coins) See our top picks.

How NOT To Clean Coins + Tips For Cleaning Coins Properly

You've probably heard you shouldn't clean coins because it lowers their value. Here's the proper way to clean coins without damaging them + 4 ways NOT to clean coins.

What To Look For In Damaged Coins – Example: Is This A Nickel Error Coin Or Post-Mint Damage?

Is this unusual looking U.S. nickel a legit nickel error coin or just a damaged coin? Here’s how to tell a valuable error coin from one that's simply been damaged after it left the Mint.

Photos Of Damaged Coins – These Are The Kinds Of Coins To Avoid Collecting!

Damaged U.S. coins are not valuable. Some damaged coins have been cleaned while others are bent or have holes. See photos of various types of coin damage.

Mint Marks: Those Small Letters On U.S. Coins Explained

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!

The rim and edge are very different and distinct parts of a coin.

Differences Between The Rim Of A Coin & The Edge Of A Coin… And The Purpose Each Serves

What is the rim of a coin? What is the edge of a coin? How are they different and what is the purpose of each one? Find out here!

5 Mistakes Most People Make When Buying Rare & Valuable Coins

Before you buy coins, read this! Because you don’t want to get caught making the same 5 mistakes that most people buying rare and valuable coins make.