Quick Tip – How Many Coins Are in a Coin Roll?

Roll of 2009 Lincoln Cents

One of the fastest – and frankly funnest – ways you can add coins to your modern coin collection is through a coin roll. Whether you buy a roll set from the United States Mint, or simply go get a roll or three from your bank, you can often find hidden gems in older rolls while finding great values in modern coins. Indeed, it is not uncommon if you get a roll of new Cents, …

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Quick Tip – A Simple Coin Catalog Numbering System

Coin Catalog Numbering System

When it comes to coin collecting, one of the early questions you will have to ask yourself is, “How am I going to catalog my coins“? It is a fair question and one that collectors have had to ask themselves for generations. The challenge is, once you pick a particular numbering system to catalog your coins, you are probably stuck with it for good. Can you imaging having to re-catalog hundreds of coins? Me either. …

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