In this book, well explore the phenomenon of coin collecting and give you ways to get started on your own collection. There are many, many nuances of the hobby and its almost impossible to give you all the information youll need to become a seasoned collector. What we have done is give you enough to get started in this rather enjoyable activity.

Lets look at A Beginners Guide to Coin Collecting.



TABLE OF CONTENTS



Introduction 3
Fun Facts about Coins 4
Coin Collecting Glossary 8
Beginning Your Collection 11
What to Collect 12
Storing Your Coins 18
Tools of the Trade 19
Amassing Your Collection 21
Handling Your Coins 24
Cleaning Coins 25
Grading Your Coins 27
Determining Your Coins Value 30
Pricing Coins 33
Most Requested Coin Values 34
Some Very Expensive Coins 39
Kids and Coin Collecting 41
Getting a Child into Coin Collecting 45
Conclusion 48