Where should the new collector start looking for coins?
A good place to start collecting is to search for coins out of regular circulation. You’ll get a taste for what coin collecting is like, with virtually no downside risk by collecting State Quarters, which has become a very popular pastime in the USA these days, with many State quarter collectors bridging over to mainstream coin collecting. Flushed with state pride, US history, and artistic excellence, no small wonder this program has helped to swell the ranks of collectors. One overlooked area for beginning collectors is Jefferson nickels. Surprisingly, with the exception of WWII silver alloy issues, nearly every Jefferson date and mintmark can still be found in circulation. Go to the bank, get some rolls, and have hours of fun looking for that rascally elusive 1939-D!
