Collecting "type sets" is a fun way to collect coins on a budget! You might choose to collect only a single denomination OR just coins from a certain year.
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.
U.S. nickels are worth more than face value today! This includes brand new nickel coins that are hot off the presses, as well as old nickels. See why, and which nickels are worth the most money
Have any damaged coins or coins with a lot of wear? These are cull coins. They're easy to find and cheap to buy! See what they're worth and why they may be a good fit for your collection.
There are many interesting coins that are available for under $5. If you're collecting coins and you don't have a lot of money to spend, then you might want to start with these cheap coins.
I like to buy rolls of coins (at face value) to see how many valuable coins I can find. A list of coins you should be looking for in rolls by denomination.
10 Of The Rarest & Most Valuable U.S. Coins - See the rarest and most valuable coins ever made, how much they're worth, and your chances of finding one!
See what the mint mark letters on US coins mean (and how they affect value). A list of coins each Mint facility made + What a coin without a mintmark means!
What is money made of in the U.S.? What are coins & paper money made from? Silver pieces aren't made of silver, nickels aren't made of nickel, and lots more surprising facts about what US money is made from!
