How Do You Collect 9/11 Commemorative Coins?
Collecting coins that help to honor and commemorate those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 can be a noble endeavor. By using a combination of online resources and brick-and-mortar coin stores, you should be able to assemble a collection that would make any numismatist proud. Choose a type of metal. You can find varieties of 9/11 commemorative coins in bronze, nickel, 24-karat gold and silver. If the type of material is not noted in the coin’s description, you can usually assume it’s made of a cheaper alloy. Opt for a novelty coin if you just want to collect a memento in memory of 9/11 and aren’t concerned with authenticity or future value. Options for 9/11 novelty coins include designs with colored surfaces as well as those with “pop-up” elements, such as silver-colored Twin Towers that can be lifted up from a gold-colored background. Visit your local coin dealers, and tell them you want to collect 9/11 commemorative coins. Coin dealers can place special orders for you if the
