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