Collecting Basics - United States Mint
Some people are casual enthusiasts, collecting foreign coins from trips or coins found by chance, such as a “W” quarter. Get started building your collection with these helpful resources. Want to get kids interested in coins? Find kid-focused resources for the budding numismatist on the U.S. Mint Coin Classroom kids site.
Get Started Collecting Coins - United States Mint
Oct 25, 2024 · Before adding a coin to your collection, consider: Is the coin appealing to you? How lustrous is it? There is no way to restore a coin’s shininess. Is it damaged? Scratches, bag marks, staple marks, and corrosion will decrease a coin’s value. How worn is it? Wear tends to be the biggest factor in determining a coin’s grade.
Coin and Medal Archive - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · Highlights of our coin and medal programs, including the American Women Quarters Program, American Innovation, Native American $1 Coins, and Congressional medals.
50 State Quarters Program - United States Mint
Oct 2, 2024 · Launched in 1999, the 50 State Quarters Program was a 10-year initiative that honored each of the 50 states. The U.S. Mint issued five new quarters each year in the order that the states ratified the Constitution or were admitted into the Uni
Caring for Your Coin Collection - United States Mint
Oct 25, 2024 · Acid and PVC can ruin a coin’s surface. PVC eventually coats a coin with sticky green slime. Save documentation. Some coins and coin sets come with a certificate of authenticity and/or an information card. Keep them safe. A safe-deposit box at a bank is ideal. If you have a home collection, ensure that your home insurance covers full ...
Coin Collecting 101 - United States Mint
Books, coin shops, or online coin forums. Find your coin community to make friends, learn more about the hobby, and build a great collection. Places to Sell or Trade? Go where people understand your coin’s value. Auction sites. Local coin shops. Coin conventions. Coin Clubs. Find coin clubs in the American Numismatic Association data base.
Coin Sets | Proof Sets | Circulating Sets | Uncirculated Sets - US Mint
Annual Sets. Coin collecting is a wonderful hobby for all ages! Whether you’re a seasoned numismatist yourself continuing a hobby or you want to encourage someone who is new to collecting, United States Mint annual coin sets are must-haves for your own collection—and the perfect foundation pieces to begin new ones.
Coins Gold Silver Collectible | US Mint Catalog Online
Shop the US Mint selection of coins including gold, silver, platinum, program coins, annual and proof sets, commemorative and uncirculated coins.
Commemorative Coins - United States Mint
Jan 7, 2025 · Since the modern commemorative coin program began in 1982, the United States Mint has raised more than $506,301,189 in surcharges to help build new museums, maintain national monuments like the Vietnam War Memorial, preserve historical sites like George Washington’s home, support various Olympic programs, and much more.
America the Beautiful Quarters® Program - United States Mint
Apr 19, 2010 · The America’s Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008 —Public Law 110-456— authorized the production of five ounce, .999 fine silver bullion coins replicating each of the designs featured on the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters. The bullion coins are three inches in diameter and have a nominal face value ...