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Kids Collecting Coins

Free Lesson Plans For The America The Beautiful Quarters Program

The United States Mint now is offering free lesson plans based around the America the Beautiful Quarters program.

U.S. Mint’s H.I.P. Pocket Change Site For Kids Who Collect Coins

One of my favorite places to direct the young collector -- and the parents of new, young collectors -- is H.I.P. Pocket Change. It's a place just for kids on the United States Mint's website.

Coins Are Great For Craft Projects, Game Ideas, Play Items, And More!

Coins are good for much more than collecting, investing, and spending. Coins work well with many types of crafts projects, games, and even can be used as toys!

Getting Kids Involved In Coin Collecting

Getting kids involved in coin collecting is not difficult and can be quite rewarding for both the child and the parent. Here are some fun ways to get your child started with a basic coin collection built from coins in circulation.

Coin Collecting Glossary: Common Coin Collecting Terms Explained

New coin collectors discover early during their time in the hobby that, along with the many interesting coins, there are also many new terms to learn and remember. Here we look at a few basic coin terms that you will most-often encounter.

Lesson Plans About Coins From The U.S. Mint For Teachers & Parents

See how the U.S. Mint is helping teachers and parents teach children about coin collecting.

How To Help Someone Else Get Started Coin Collecting – 5 Fun Ways To Encourage Others To Collect Coins

Want to get someone else to start coin collecting with you? Here are 5 ways to get others started collecting coins. It's fun... and easy!

Which Coins Are Best For Young Collectors?

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.

Coin Shows 101: What To Expect At Your First Coin Show

Here are 5 tips to guide you through your very first coin show. Plus, a wealth of coin show advice from myself and others who've been to lots of different coin shows.

The History Of Coins & Coin Collecting: A Look Back At The Hobby Of Collecting Coins Through The Years & The Importance Of The U.S. Quarter

How long have people been collecting coins? As long as coins have been made (600BC). Here's the history of coins and the history of coin collecting. We review the ups & downs of coin collecting through the years. See how the 50 State Quarters program sparked a renewed interest in coin collecting & the importance of the U.S. quarter!

Free Online Coin Calculators + Fun Money Calculators To Try

Have some spare change lying around? Wondering how much money all that loose change is worth? Here are some free online coin calculators, plus some fun learning tools for parents interested in teaching their children about counting and other money matters.

Coin Collecting For Kids: How To Help A Child Start Their First Coin Collection

If you're interested in getting your children started early in coin collecting I have a few tips and pointers for you. Some ideas as far as which coins might be the best for kids to collect...