5 ways to collect Lincoln pennies on a budget. See how to buy rare pennies for less, build a year-date set, and find affordable albums & folders for pennies
Budget Coin Collecting
If you're interested in collecting coins, but not interested in spending a lot of money... this is where our coin experts share their best tips for budget coin collecting and helpful tips for newbies. See how to find valuable coins for free (or face value), and fun ways to the collect coins you find in circulation.
What Are Impaired Proof Coins? When Bad Things Happen To Good Proof Coins
What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Is it a good idea to collect impaired proof coins? Here’s the scoop!
6 Ways To Buy American Silver Eagle Coins At Cheap Prices + Tips For Buying Silver Eagles As Bullion Or As Collectible Coins
American silver eagle coins can be expensive to buy. Here are 6 clever ways to save money when buying silver eagles.
Tips For Finding Coin Hoards Like The Famous Saddle Ridge Gold Coin Hoard
How was the famous Saddle Ridge gold coin hoard found in California? Find out here, plus tips on how to discover your own coin hoards!
5 Cheap Coin Supplies You Need & Where To Find Them
Collecting coins on a shoestring budget? Need a way to display, store, or organize your coins? Here are 5 cheap coin supplies you simply can’t be without.
How To Collect Short Sets: 5 Easy Coin Collections For Collectors On A Budget
Budget short sets are ideal for coin collectors that want to collect coins from their favorite series without breaking the bank. Here are 5 short set ideas.
3 Reasons Low Ball Coins Should Be High On Your Coin Wish List
Have you ever wondered what low ball coins are? Or if they are worth collecting? Read this article to find out at least three reasons you should consider collecting low ball coins.
Collecting Junk Coins (Especially Junk Silver Coins!) From Circulation Is Cheap & Fun For Collectors On A Budget
Junk coins aren’t necessarily the stuff you toss out to the curb. They aren’t the showcase pieces that tend to find homes in your coin albums. Junk coins do have a place though. They’re perfect for coin collectors on a budget – especially if you want to fill holes in your coin folders. Plus, circulated junk silver coins are a great way to stock up on silver — and they cost less to purchase than the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coins.
The Joys Of Being A Penny Collector
Why am I 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. Here’s how I got my start collecting pennies.
Metal Detecting Coins: Rare Coins Are Just Below The Surface
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.
