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Fun Ways To Collect Coins – Here, coin experts are sharing lots of fun things you can do with U.S. coins! See fun ways to find rare coins, fun ways to collect coins, fun ways to learn more about coins, and other fun ways to enjoy the hobby of coin collecting. Plus, gifts and other things that coin collectors love.

Today, the rarest coins are usually purchased... or found with a metal detector. Industry expert Michael Bernzweig has some tips for collecting coins using a metal detector.

Fun With Coins When You’re Stuck Indoors - 5 fun things to do with coins to avoid cabin fever, have a lot of fun, and (maybe) make you a little richer too!

Penny rolls... You can buy them for 50 cents each, which can lead to an array of exciting and even valuable finds. Some examples of valuable pennies I've found in penny rolls: wheat cents, error coins, misplaced dimes, and foreign coins.

making a custom coin

Personalized coins & custom coins are a fun way to add a little spice to your coin collecting hobby. Make coins for yourself or for others as gifts. Giving out custom coins is also a great way for an organization to make a first impression! Here's how to make personalized custom coins for a special event, a gift, or a personal anniversary.

Ever thought of spending some of your rare, valuable coins worth money? Here's why you might want to.

Most people wouldn’t think of spending rare coins for the sake of putting those coins into circulation. But here are several reasons why you might want to!

Thinking of getting started in coin collecting? We've got the tips and resources you need to start collecting coins on a budget. Start here!

Coin collecting is a hobby that costs very little and provides years of enjoyment. I started in the early 1990s. Here are my top 11 reasons why you should start collecting coins today.

Want to get a job in the coin industry? I can help you! I'm a longtime coin collector and I've led a numismatic career with LOTS of fun numismatic jobs since 2006.

I recently found a great coin collecting starter set for young coin collectors. See why I like the US Mint's Explore & Discover Kit and why it's such a great gift for kids!

Have you ever assembled Birth Year Coin Sets or Conception Year Coin Sets. The idea is to pick out of pocket change an example of each coin you find that was struck the year you (or someone you love) was born or conceived. Here are some clever ideas for making your own coin sets by year extra special!