Coin Collecting: Tips for Getting Started

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