Discount coins are a great way to collect coins even when you don't have a lot of money to spend on your hobby. It's also a great way to start collecting coins without breaking the bank!
Determining which type of coin collector you are will make it easier to find coin collecting clubs and what sort of coin catalogs and magazines to buy or subscribe to.
There are coins which are getting harder and harder to find in circulation. The wheat penny, Jefferson nickel and Bicentennial quarter are three of these.
Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 are a small series of coins to collect. However, it's not very easy to complete a set of Liberty Head nickels -- see why. Plus tips for collecting Liberty nickels or V nickels when you're on a budget!
Buying coins for a young coin collector doesn't need to be expensive. Many of the coins can be found in everyday circulation. The other coins listed here are quite inexpensive, and would be great for coin collecting kids.