Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting

Name: Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting
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ISBN: 9798218918675

Bill Fivaz, David Crenshaw, Peyton Smith

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Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta, Inc.
13 March 2026

Coins, banknotes, medals, seals (numismatics)

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Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Second Edition, is a warmly written, thoroughly updated introductory guide to numismatics, designed to help collectors of all experience levels navigate the modern coin hobby with confidence and enjoyment. Rooted in decades of real-world club meetings, conversations, and hands-on learning, this edition recaptures the welcoming, mentor-at-the-table tone that has made it a favorite among collectors since its original release in 1999. The second edition has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect how coins are bought, studied, authenticated, and collected today, with updated advice, modern tools, new pitfalls to avoid, and photographs. Longtime collectors will recognize familiar stories and lessons and learn if the old advice still applies, while newcomers will find clear guidance tailored to today's hobby. Coin collecting has evolved dramatically from the early days of dial-up internet, mailed submissions, and paper checks to our fast-moving world of online marketplaces, instant submissions, and high-resolution digital tools. But the core excitement-curiosity, learning, and discovery-that draws people into this hobby remains unchanged. This second edition of Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting invites readers to slow down, handle their coins with care, ask questions, and become part of a community that spans generations-offering information, experience, and a shared journey into the joy of collecting.

By: Bill Fivaz, David Crenshaw
Edited by: Peyton Smith
Imprint: Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta, Inc.
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9798218918675
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 13 March 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active