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2. A NOTE FOR BEGINNERS
As the king of hobbies, coin collecting is one of the most accessible hobbies and can be a
success for anyone. It can start with your first purchase with a coin dealer or with the very
change in your pocket. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, coin collecting supplies are
necessary for properly storing and preserving your collection. This guide will highlight some
coin supplies to get you started on your newest hobby all available at
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3. COIN HOLDERS
Coin collections require proper storage in order to retain their historical and monetary
value, which is why coin holders may be one of the most important coin collector
supplies. The cause of damage to coins include:
• Humidity
• Heat & Cold
• Acids
• Chlorine
• Air Pollution
• Improper Handling
Coin holders come in a variety of styles such as coin flips, snaplocks, and storage
tubes, all designed to protect your coins from the risks listed above.

4. COIN FOLDERS AND ALBUMS
A great method for storing and presenting
your coin collections is with a coin folder
or album. A coin folder, the less
expensive option, allows only for on side
of the coin to be viewed and perfect for
beginners. A coin album, usually more
expensive, is more equipped for more
advanced coin collectors allowing for
both sides to be viewed and a lot more
storage.
Dansco coin albums and folders are the
most popular brand, most likely do their
high-quality manufacturing.

5. MAGNIFIER & LIGHT
Examining the condition, grading, and authenticity of your coin collection is one of the
most important aspects for coin collecting as it determines the value of your coin
collection. The most advised lighting is incandescent lighting, as it is strong enough to
highlight imperfections, but soft enough to not exaggerate minor blemishes. As for
magnifiers, a magnification between 5x and 10x is ideal for coin grading, while 8x or
more is more appropriate for inspecting errors.
A wide variety of magnifiers are available on our
site that accommodate a number of desires,
including the Lighthouse Zoom Microscope.

6. GLOVES
As we mentioned before, acids have the potential to damage and devalue your coin
collection. Uncirculated coins susceptible to damage because of their pristine
surfaces. But did you know that these acids, or even oils, can be coming from your
very skin?
Wearing gloves will prevent contamination; soft cotton gloves are recommended by
most professional numismatists, while powder free latex or nitrile gloves are the top
alternative.

7. BOOKS
U S C O I N R E D B O O K A N A G R A D I N G G U I D E
Every coin collector should have these two books:
The Red Book is
the standard
pricing guide for
US coins,
providing a brief
history and
description of all
US coins ever
minted.
The Official
American
Numismatic
Association
Grading Guide is
the
quintessential
reference book,
offering detailed
descriptions of
every US coin
and how a grade
is determined.

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