Hobbies & Crafts

Searching penny rolls is a fun hobby! Here's a list of old pennies, key date & semi-key date pennies, error pennies, and pennies with varieties to look for.

Have any old dimes - like a 1975 Roosevelt dime with NO mintmark? How to tell if you have rare dimes, what makes a 1975 dime valuable, where to find them.

While there is no single answer that defines the 'best coins to collect' (because everyone has a different opinion as to the best coins worth holding onto), here are some ideas and opinions from others who collect coins. See which coins they've chosen to collect and why. Hint: They're NOT all rare U.S. coins!

Little-known facts about pennies in circulation in the United States, including old rare pennies and the modern Lincoln penny.

Think you have some rare penny dates in your collection? Here are 23 of the most valuable rare Lincoln Memorial penny key dates to look for + their values.

The US one cent coin has a colorful history. Come look at the US penny and its roots, which can be traced back over 1,000 years. See why we call it a penny!

Have you seen a 1787 coin that says Mind Your Business on it? It's the first United States coin! Here's the 1787 Fugio Cent value and history.

Coin collectors should be wary of using old plastic coin holders. Many coin holders and folders made years ago contain PVC - and coin PVC damage is serious.

Cardboard coin holders are one of the best ways to keep your coins safe. They're inexpensive too! What you need to know about storing coins in cardboard.

Using blue Whitman coin folders for your coins? 3 ways to collect coins using Whitman folders + How to sell completed folders + 3 things you should NOT do!

Coin folders and coin albums each have their own pros & cons. I use coin albums for my most expensive coins and coin folders for all the rest. See why...

Scavenger hunts involve finding items OR completing tasks... for a prize! How to plan a scavenger hunt for adults + 50 outdoor adult scavenger hunt themes.

See how to weigh coins on a scale, how to calibrate a digital scale for weighing coins, and the best coin scale that's affordable.

The secret to finding valuable 1996 dimes is knowing EXACTLY what to look for. All the details are here. Find out if your 1996 dimes are worth big bucks!

Have you ever wondered what low ball coins are? Or if they're worth collecting? This article reveals the 3 reasons to start collecting lowball coins.

Jefferson nickels with Full Steps details are relatively scarce AND valuable! See what Full Steps nickels are + How much they're worth.

2006 Nickel Values: There’s a new design on the 2006 Jefferson nickel! See how much 2006 nickels are worth, including Full Steps and rare 2006 nickel errors

What is a penny with no markings value? Are pennies with no mint mark worth anything? Those are the 2 reader questions that we answer in this article.