A really fun idea is to assemble a Birth Year Coin Set or a Conception Year Coin Set. It’s a collection of coins that were struck during the year of one’s birth or the year of one’s conception. The idea is to pick out of pocket change an example of each coin you find that was struck the year you (or someone you love) was born — or conceived. This is a simple DIY project for all skill levels — whether you officially collect coins or not! Here are some clever ideas for making coin sets by year — including Birth Year Coin Sets and Conception Year Coin Sets.
Proof Sets
What are impaired proof coins? What makes them different from regular proof coins? Here's everything you need to know about proof sets and if you should be collecting them.
Tips For Assembling A Complete Set Of 50 State Quarters + A List Of All The Coins In This Popular Series And Their Dates
The U.S. Mint’s state quarter program began in 1999 and continued through 2008. In all, 50 statehood quarters were made — one for each state in the United States. They were released into circulation in the order that the statehoods came into existence. Here’s the official list of all 50 state quarters and their release dates. Plus, everything you need to know about collecting the 50 state quarters, and fun ways to save state quarters that you probably haven’t thought of!
2 Varieties Of The 1981 Proof Set: Do You Own The Valuable One?
The 1981 proof set attracts much coin collector attention because the proof sets that year were produced in 2 different varieties: Type 1 is common, Type 2 is considerably scarcer and much more valuable! Here’s how to tell the difference, and the value of 1981 proof sets.
A 1975 Roosevelt Dime Worth $350,000? Here’s How To Tell If You Have One Of These Rare Dimes
Do you have any old dimes? Do you happen to have a 1975 Roosevelt dime without a mintmark? (So there’s no tiny “S” or tiny “P” on your 1975 dime?) See what makes this rare dime valuable and how you can find similar rare dimes.
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!
Coin Gift Ideas: 5 Clever Coin Gifts For Any Occasion
Trying to find the perfect coin gift for someone? These 5 coin gift ideas are sure to please even the non-numismatists in your life.
2011 Proof Sets Offer Variety For Every Coin Collector
There’s plenty of variety for coin collectors with 2011 United States proof sets.
5 Tips For Handling An Estate Collection Of Coins
Handling an estate collection of coins can be a difficult task, but these 5 tips may help make that daunting task much easier.
Coin Speak: 10 Coin Terms You Need To Know (And They’ll Help You Sound Like A Real Numismatist!)
Find out 10 coin terms you’ve got to know to succeed in coin collecting.
3 Fun Ways To Collect Proof Sets
There are many fun ways to collect United States proof sets.
It’s Fun & Easy (& Cheap!) To Build A Proof Roosevelt Dime Coin Collection
A proof Roosevelt dime set makes an excellent coin collection that is cheap, easy, and fun to put together!
Urban Myth? Here’s A Coin Misnomer You Don’t Want To Fall For
Don’t fall for this coin misnomer about ‘S’ mintmarks on proof coins…
1964 Proof Set: Last Year Of Circulating 90% Silver Coins & First Look At The Kennedy Half Dollars
The 1964 proof set is the first to contain the Kennedy half dollar and the last until the 1990s to have 90% silver versions of the dime, quarter, and half dollar.
2010 Release Dates For United States Mint Coin Sets & Products Unveiled
The United States Mint has supplied the release dates for the rest of the 2010 coin products set to be sold. Check out when the coin or coin set you’re waiting to buy will be coming out!
The 1936 Proof Set: 1st Of The Modern United States Proof Sets
The 1936 proof set was the first modern United States proof set.
1955 Proof Sets Were The First In Flat Cellophane Holders
The 1955 proof set is the first United States proof set to come in a flat cellophane package.
7 Summer Coin Collecting Goals You’ll Be Able To Easily Reach
Check out these 7 different coin collecting goals you’ll be able to finish over the summer.
The 1979 Proof Set Came In 2 Varieties
The 1979 proof set comes in 2 varieties. Find out which one you have!
The 1950 Proof Set Features Silver Coins & The Lincoln Wheat Cent
The 1950 proof set was the first proof set made by the U.S. Mint since 1942. Featuring silver coins and the now-obsolete Lincoln wheat cent, the 1950 proof set is a popular coin set among coin collectors.
The Important Differences Between Mint Sets & Proof Sets
Mint sets and proof sets may seem to have some similarities, but these two types of mint coin sets are actually quite different from each other. Find out more about the differences between mint sets and proof sets.
Cameo Proof Coins & Deep Cameo Proof Coins
There are various types of proof coins. Learn the difference between cameo proof coins and a deep cameo proof coins or DCAMs, as compared to regular proof coins.
Lincoln Chronicles & Coin Proof Set
The Lincoln Chronicles proof set will be released on October 15th. This will be a BIG deal. Since there are truly limited quantities of these coins, there is lots of hype surrounding the release of the Lincoln Chronicles Proof Set.
Tips For Collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial Cents
After 50 years, the Lincoln Memorial penny is no longer being minted. During the 50 years of the Lincoln Memorial cent (1959-2008), the U.S. Mint made millions of proof Lincoln Memorial cents. Here are tips for collecting Proof Lincoln Memorial pennies.
2009 Lincoln Professional Life Penny: History & Facts About The 3rd Lincoln Bicentennial Penny Which Honors His Professional Life
The U.S. Mint produced the 2009 Lincoln penny with 4 new designs on the reverse side of the coin. These Bicentennial Lincoln pennies honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. Here is the history and facts about the third one released — 2009 Lincoln professional years penny.
2009 U.S. Mint Coins: Old Favorites And Stunning New Designs
In 2009, the U.S. Mint is issuing a fascinating variety and quantity of coins. Ranging from Lincoln bicentennial pennies to the 24 karat gold double eagle there is something for everyone in the 2009 United State Mint issue.
