Coin Collecting for Beginners

I've been collecting coins sporadically since I was a little kid. Once I started surfing the web, I expected to find tons of helpful sites. There are many excellent sites out there (see the links page), but I was surprised that relatively few of them cater to beginners. This site will offer advice for newbies on how to get started, how to pursue this hobby even on a low budget, and some suggestions for those who already have some experience in the hobby but want to renew or expand their interest.

I've come back after a hiatus, but I'm still not interested in trading at this point. Right now, I'm focusing on getting my latest acquisitions scanned and added to the site.

Information:

• Short n' sweet: quick suggestions for different ages and levels of interest on how to start a coin collection
• FAQ sheet: answers frequently asked questions, and gives more detailed info to supplement the short n' sweet advice
• Now what?: some suggestions for the no-longer-newbie on how to renew or expand their interest
• Recommended Reading: a list of books on various aspects of coin collecting
• Articles Archive: articles on a variety of coin-related topics
• Links: my directory of coin-related sites

My Collection:

• Squished Pennies Image Gallery: souvenir ("elongated") coins from various tourist destinations
• World Banknotes Image Gallery: banknotes I've accumulated through travel or gifts
• World Coins Image Gallery: see scans of the world coins in my collection

My Site:

• About me