| So you can't wait to start collecting coins. | | | | Now that you have done some homework, it is |
| Welcome to a fantastic hobby that will last | | | | time to choose what you want to collect. You |
| your lifetime. Something you can pass on to | | | | can have general collection but you will get |
| your children and grandchildren. | | | | much better results if you specialize in one |
| | | | area at a time. |
| Don't Panic. It is a very simple hobby to | | | | |
| begin. And will be a lifelong adventure as | | | | Follow what interests you. Learn everything |
| you grow your coin collection over the years. | | | | you can about your specialty. You can |
| The thrill of a great find is absolutely | | | | collect coins from a country or time period, |
| terrific. | | | | or themes, like animals, airplanes or states. |
| | | | Silver dollars are popular as well as $100 |
| First off; go and visit the library. Pick up | | | | gold coins, tokens, bi-metallic coins. You |
| some of the standard reference books on | | | | can collect coins with flowers on them or |
| coins. Some examples are: | | | | coins with a specific person. The |
| | | | possibilities are endless. Collect gold rush |
| A Guide Book of United States Coins 2006: The | | | | coins or commeratives like the olympics. |
| Official Red Book by R. S. Yeoman, Kenneth | | | | |
| Bressett | | | | You can also collect coins for specific years |
| | | | like the birth of a child or a graduation |
| The New York Times Guide to Coin Collecting : | | | | year. |
| Do's, Don'ts, Facts, Myths, and a Wealth of | | | | |
| Historyby Scott Travers (Foreword), Ed Reiter | | | | Study at your own pace and you will have more |
| | | | and more fun as your knowledge of coins |
| The Official Blackbook Price Guide to U.S. | | | | grows. Once you learn what to look for, how |
| Coins 2005, 43rd Edition (Official Blackbook | | | | to spot quality coins at bargain prices, how |
| Price Guide to United States Coins)by Thomas | | | | to speak coin, and bargaining for coins it is |
| E. Jr Hudgeons | | | | a great hobby for all. Getting a big "find" |
| | | | is one of the thrills that keep coin |
| Read them thoroughly along with as many other | | | | collecting interesting. |
| coin collecting books you can find. You will | | | | |
| find a wealth of knowledge and ideas. There | | | | Get out there do a little research and have |
| is no need to guess with so much information | | | | fun as you build a coin collection that |
| available. | | | | others will admire. |
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| Next search for and join some clubs and | | | | For more info on this hobby be sure and check |
| organizations. Stop by a local coin dealer to | | | | out our directory of great websites to assist |
| get the best recommendations. Become a member | | | | the beginner. has quite a few resources for |
| and buy some magazines to repay them for the | | | | the new coin collector plus a directory of |
| help. Just talking to the people at a coin | | | | hand picked websites to find expert level |
| shop can really assist the beginner. | | | | tips. |
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