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Collecting Strategies for New Coin Collectors

  • Jan 06, 2021
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  • 5 minutes read

Maybe it started when you decided to hold on to a commemorative toonie you found in your change. Or maybe it was when your relative passed down their shoebox full very cool pieces. Then, an ad crossed your path, and the next thing you know, you bought your first numismatic coin. Then another, and another. And now you want more. Welcome to the wonderful world of coin collecting.

Building a collection can be overwhelming for new collectors. With so many choices out there, where do you even start? What’s the best way to build the perfect collection?

First off, there is no such thing as “the best way” to build a collection. To each their own. You will find that all collectors have their own strategy, so there is no right or wrong way, but there are tips that can help. Here are a few for you.

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Maybe it started when you decided to hold on to a commemorative toonie you found in your change. Or maybe it was when your relative passed down their shoebox full very cool pieces. Then, an ad crossed your path, and the next thing you know, you bought your first numismatic coin. Then another, and another. And now you want more. Welcome to the wonderful world of coin collecting.

Building a collection can be overwhelming for new collectors. With so many choices out there, where do you even start? What’s the best way to build the perfect collection?

First off, there is no such thing as “the best way” to build a collection. To each their own. You will find that all collectors have their own strategy, so there is no right or wrong way, but there are tips that can help. Here are a few for you.