Thank you for joining us on this coin journey! We hope you enjoyed covering some technical aspects of coin-collecting in recent articles. Today, however, we will talk about something we can all agree on, something we love, rather than the tedious aspects of coin collecting. We have spent some time over the past few months talking about coins, namely
- How to start collecting coins.
- How to sell coins.
- How to simplify your coin collection.
- How to financially maximize your coin collection.
Plus more! We published our first coin article in February 2019: Why do Countries Mint New Coins?
This article is about how to grow your coin collection. If you feel like you have hit a wall and the Hobby of Kings doesn’t sparkle like it used to, you are in the right place. If you know everything about coin-collecting or feel overwhelmed by all there is to know about coin-collecting, you are in the right place.
Collect Rare Coins
One of the most exciting ways to expand your coin collection is to start learning about and collecting rare coins. Rarity is interesting because there are different kinds of coin rarity. Firstly, you can collect common coins with low production numbers.
- The Canada Goose Dollar is a circulating coin, but the 1967 Silver Proof Canada Goose Dollar is rare!
- German marks are common coins, but the 1911 Gold 10 Marks (of both varieties) are collector specimens.
- There are so many Koala dollars it is hard to believe any could be rare, but the 1988 Platinum Proof Australia 50 Koala Dollar is a special treat!
Collect Error Coins
Collecting examples of error types would expand your collection. You can look for the following errors:
- Broad struck error – These coins look like they have a moon on one side where the planchet escaped the pressure of the die.
- Overstrike error – When a coin is struck twice, either with its design or the design of another coin, the resulting specimen is an overstruck error.
- Composition error – A composition error is a coin minted on the wrong metal. You might see a copper dime or a silver nickel.
There are numerous types of coin errors. Naming them could be an article itself!
Collect Non-Circulating Coins
In addition to circulating coins, you can also collect commemorative coins. Official mints produce commemorative coins and non-circulating currency to remember events or figures, to celebrate locations, or to raise awareness about endangered species. We’ve presented some commemorative coins and non-circulating coins today.
Collect Medals and Tokens
The same engravers who design coins design medals. Their craftsmanship is evident in their composition and style. Art collectors collect paintings by their favorite artists, and coin collectors can collect medals by their favorite engravers.
Tokens are highly collectible as well. They can enhance your coin collection by providing historical records of coin shortages. When coins were in short supply, private companies and private mints produced tokens, such as the
- Public Happiness shilling from Ireland.
- James Condor tokens from England.
- Dutch East India Company X Cash coins.
Collect Lowball Coins
Lowball coin collecting is another fun way to expand your coin collection. Lowball coins are the most worn examples of any given type.
- Morgan Silver Dollars are popular lowball coins.
- Graffiti coins like the popular Trench Art Buffalo Nickels and Hobo Nickels.
- Shipwreck coins that are only barely identifiable due to exposure.
These ideas will help you grow your coin collection, but you can also
Join a local Coin Club
You can meet people who share your interests in numismatics and might also be willing to trade. They will be eager to share their coin-collecting tips and tricks with you.
If you are not looking to add a social aspect to your hobby, another option is to
Go to Coin Shows
Held annually, you can find large and small coin shows in your region that will introduce you to new coin-collecting possibilities.
We hope these ideas help you grow your coin collection!
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