In the United States, coin collecting started as early as 1652. During this period, business people and individuals alike, were known to engrave and distribute their personal coins.

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Coin collecting is something that dates back to the when coins were first issued for trade. It was only in the Middle Ages that people turned this into a hobby because of the art work and the historical value.

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What is it with these quarters that millions of people seem to go “gaga” about? Primarily, doing it is easy as quarters can be found almost anywhere and the collectible coins do not cost much more than face value.

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Even though that a coin which has little or no value monetarily is not necessarily one would not keep or make part of one’s coin collection. The following are basic factors which could influence a coin’s value.

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There are books out, “The Red Book” (A Guide Book of US Coins), “The Blue Book” (A Handbook of US Coins), as well as coin newsletters and catalogues available at any public or private library, coin dealers/shops anywhere in the US. There are also online guides for the prices of US coins available on the [...]

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One type of coin that you may want to consider collecting is ancient coins. Many collectors hesitate to buy ancient coins to collect because they can be terribly expensive.
Here are some tips that should be considered when buying ancient coins:

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Probably the most popular types of coins that are sought by collectors are the antique coins. Antique coins may be bought from auction sales, coin shows, malls and even in tourist areas that have historical themes. Antique coins are found to vary greatly in price depending on the age of the coin, its history and [...]

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To help those who are looking for those rare coins, here is a list of hard to find ones that are worth moving “heaven and earth” for.

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Today, coin collecting, especially of those coins that are considered rare, is considered to be one of a few hobbies (stamps also) that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin collecting can serve many purposes considered typical of this activity.

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At one point in time, between 1838 and 1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The design was then changed to the Indian Head and Saint Gaudens motifs until 1933 when the “Great Depression” started. This prompted the recall of [...]

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