Did you know that a complete collection of United States coins was only made ONCE? See who did it and what it took to collect every regular-issue U.S. coin ever made! Plus tips for building your own U.S. coin collection.
Looking for some good gift ideas for the numismatist in your life? See why I recommend the following: a coin magazine subscription, modern commemorative coins, bullion coins, slabbed coins, or a coin gift certificate.
Did you know there were over 10 billion Lincoln pennies made during 1998? That is just one of the many fun facts you can learn as a numismatist -- one who studies coins and money. Here are some other interesting things about U.S. coins.
Words like numismatic, planchet, and doubled-die may have new coin collectors confused. However, with the use of a good coin collecting glossary, you will be talking like a professional numismatist in no time. Here's how to know what coin terms mean.
Going to a bookstore to find coin publications and other resources is great, but sometimes even the biggest bookstore doesn't have the publication you want. Or, maybe you want to find the information for free! Check your local library. Here's what what to look for.
