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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.

Coin Gift Ideas: 5 Clever Coin Gifts For Any Occasion

Trying to find the perfect coin gift for someone? These 5 coin gift ideas are sure to please even the non-numismatists in your life.

What Happens To Coins Tossed In A Fountain?

Have you ever wondered what happens to coins that are tossed into a fountain? I have, too - and I found out the answer, which I reveal here. Make a wish, and read on!

The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector

After more than 20 years collecting coins, I still love the penny because it's a readily available denomination with many key and semi-key dates, varieties, and errors. It's a challenge to complete a set of pennies, even for seasoned veterans.

Short Sets – The Shortcut to Completing Coin Sets on a Budget

Trying to complete a coin set but on a budget and can't afford the expensive, rare key coins? Try building coin short sets! Here's how...

The Value Of Sharing My Coin Collection With The People I Love

The real value of my coin collection isn't just how much money I would get by selling it to a coin dealer. It's also about how enriched my life has become by sharing my numismatic passion with others.

The coin I "lost" - a 1799 Draped Bust silver dollar. photo by Joshua at The Fun Times Guide

Buying Back The Coin I Lost: One Coin Collector’s Story Of Seller’s Remorse

Coin collectors always have a story about the coin they lost, coins that they either once had but sold and wish they had back, or coins they saw for sale but passed up because they were looking for a better deal – or simply couldn’t afford the coin. I have had a similar experience.