This FAQ file addresses a few of the most commonly asked questions about United States Coins. It is intended only as an introduction.

Years of research have been devoted to the diverse aspects of the hobby and many detailed reference works with an in depth study of specialized topics have been published, a few are listed here.

While some of this material is applicable to other numismatic collectibles, the emphasis here is on U.S. coins.

I hope this will provide you with a point of beginning... the novice with the motivation to proceed... the beginner with the desire to progress... the occasional collector with the determination to advance and... the advanced collector with a sense of greater appreciation of the diversity involved.

Buying and Selling Coins