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How to Build A 20th Century Coin Set Filled With 1900s Coins

Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

A twentieth century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes one of each design from each denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun -- and relatively simple -- way to collect U.S. coins.

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How Much is an 1856 Flying Eagle Cent Worth? (And Other Rare Varieties)

Coin Myths, Trivia & FactsHobbies & Crafts

As the first small penny in the U.S., the Flying Eagle cent was minted from 1856 to 1858. See which Flying Eagle cents are rare, and the current value of Flying Eagle cents.

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How to Build a Coin Collector’s Starter Kit: The Essentials

Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

What tools and supplies do you need to start collecting? Here's a basic guide to the top 5 things you'll want to have, if you plan to start a coin collection.

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5 Coin Gift Ideas For New Coin Collectors

Coin Collecting 101Fun With CoinsHobbies & Crafts

Gift ideas that just about any budding coin collector would enjoy. And you don't even need to leave your home to buy them because online shopping sites and coin dealers have all of these!

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How to Start Coin Collecting: The Best Supplies for Kids

Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

The young coin collector needs a way to store their coin collection. But sometimes young collectors need supplies that are particularly suitable for their little hands, desire for fun, and tendency for mishandling. What do you buy for the young person's coin collection? Here are some ideas.

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Are Old Coin Supplies Damaging Your Collection?

Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

Thinking of buying old coin collecting supplies such as books, folders, albums, or display cases? A coin expert's opinion before you buy used coin supplies.

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U.S. Coins Guide

Targeted to coin collectors of all levels, the U.S. Coins Guide is a comprehensive resource that has been helping people learn about and collect U.S. coins since 2004. It's part of The Fun Times Guide network of over 32 niche topic websites.

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  • Coin ValuesMost Valuable Coins By Denomination – Want to know the real value of your coins? You’ve come to the right place! Here, our coin experts are sharing current coin values for common coins and rare coins — including wheat pennies, Indian head pennies, state quarters, silver coins, gold coins, bicentennial coins, commemorative coins, and much more. See the most valuable U.S. pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollar coins.
  • Coin Collecting 101Beginner 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 Myths, Trivia & FactsHistory & Facts About Coins – Here, our coin experts are debunking popular coin myths, sharing little-known facts about counterfeit coins, gold coins & silver coins, and revealing other important coin facts that anyone who’s interested in coins should know! Everything you want to know about U.S. coins, paper currency, U.S. mints, mint marks, and more. Whether you’re concerned about buying fake coins or just need to brush up on your facts about U.S. coins… start here!
  • Rare U.S. CoinsError Coins, Rare Coins, And Varieties – Interested in rare U.S. coins? Here, our coin experts are sharing their best tips for finding rare coins, error coins, and mistakes! See how to tell a rare coin from a fake one, current rare coin values, which rare coins can be found in circulation, and how many rare coins actually exist. Plus, how to tell a damaged coin that’s worth very little apart from an error coin that’s worth a lot of money! Everything you want to know about rare pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and dollar coins.
  • Fun With CoinsFun 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.

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  • Fun With Coins
  • Coin Videos
    • BEGINNER Coin Collecting
    • CLEANING Coins
    • Coin JARS & ROLL Hunting
    • RARE & ERROR Coins
    • Valuable DIMES
    • Valuable NICKELS
    • Valuable PENNIES
    • Valuable QUARTERS

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Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

How to Build A 20th Century Coin Set Filled With 1900s Coins

Coin Myths, Trivia & FactsHobbies & Crafts

How Much is an 1856 Flying Eagle Cent Worth? (And Other Rare Varieties)

Coin Collecting 101Hobbies & Crafts

How to Build a Coin Collector’s Starter Kit: The Essentials