Additional Resources for Collecting Coins

Coin Directories categorize and summarize coin-related websites, complete with links. There are quite a few of them, but most of them are so spammy, we wouldn't want to send you there. We did, however, find a number of exceptional coin directories that are useful tools for helping the budding hobbyist advance in the art of collecting coins.

CoinLink
CoinLink is one of the finest coin directories in existence, in fact one of the top coin websites, period! Comprehensive in scope, CoinLink provides unbiased access to thousands of informative and relevant resources.

COINSHEET Numismatic Directory
Webmaster Bob Johnson is "Mr. Johnny on the Spot". Bob is quick to review sites submitted for inclusion in the COINSHEET Directory, culls dead links and keeps his listings current. That fact alone shoots COINSHEET near the top of the heap.

2-Clicks-Coins
The directory at 2-Clicks-Coins lists complete online numismatic resources and guides for the coin collecting hobby.

Coin discussion forums bring collectors together to share knowledge and experience. The forums listed below are the best we've found on the Net. Drop in and browse for a while at any of these sites, and you'll be amazed at the level of expertise on display. Its not all about coins all the time, though, as lively topics sometimes humorously swerve into areas beyond the realm of numismatics.

Coin Community
One of the newest numismatic sites and certainly one of the best. Coin Community features quality forums, news, education and information. Their method of tracking eBay coin auctions is unique and intriguing. Coin Community is destined to be a safe haven for collectors. Worthy of a bookmark!

Coin Forum
This is the newest coin discussion forum, started in May 2006, by the creator of CoinResource, one of the finest information sites available. With experienced veterans at the helm, Coin Forum is certain to attract its share of great numismatic thinkers.

Collector's Universe (PCGS)
This is a very fast-paced environment. Many times, more than 200 registered users are participating, most of them in the U.S. Coin Forum. Suited for the collector who prefers quenching thirst by drinking out of a fire hose.

Collectors-Society
Introduced by the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG), Collectors Society is a community where beginner and advanced collectors alike can learn more about their favorite hobby and have access to collector services in grading, education, products and other areas. Very large following.

Coin Talk
This forum has been around for a while. Members of this Coin Talk can hold their own against the brightest anyone else has to offer. If you're looking to belong to a quality forum, this one is worth a look-see.

Coin People
Anyone with an interest in foreign coins should journey over to Coin People, where a higher than average categories are devoted to coinage of other nations. Lots of fine material on US coinage to boot.

There are all sorts of coin news and information sites available on the Web. Some of them provide up-to-the-minute headlines, while others offer a tremendous breadth of facts, information, and history. A tiny handful of sites excel in both, but most lack serious content, timely or not. We've reviewed hundreds of sites dedicated to US coins, and narrowed a list of places you can go to get the best coin news and information available.

Coin-Gallery Online
Founded in 1996, Coin-Gallery Online is one of the oldest Internet websites. Collectors at all levels will appreciate the professional look and feel, along with some of the finest, most satisfying, and current information relevant to the topic of coin collecting.

Coin-Collecting for Beginners
This site specializes in collecting coins for beginners. Coin Collecting for Beginners offers advice on how to get started, how to pursue this hobby even on a low budget, and some suggestions for those who already have some experience in the hobby but want to renew or expand their interest.

CoinResource
This site has a bit of everything. Clean, crisp, and fresh-looking, CoinResource is a combination of news, information, history, opinion, and quality links. No wonder they call it CoinResource! Even though they're not coin dealers per se, CoinResource is interested in buying certain coins. Check program details.

CoinFacts
Coin expert extraordinaire Ron Guth is one of the most accomplished numismatic writers in the universe. His "Coin Collecting for Dummies" is an endearing classic. His CoinFacts site is astounding for its depth of detail, including estimated rarity and superb notations, all at the individual coin level. Gloriously illustrated.

CoinSite
Tracing its roots back to 1996, CoinSite delves into many aspects of collecting coins. Visitors to this jewel of a website will find many things, including the Coin Doc clinic, image gallery, tons of information, buyer/seller matchmaking, friendly discussion, and entertainment. Lively and animated, CoinSite ranks near the top.

There are a handful of US coin guide websites that estimate today's values of US coins. Some of them are so good that we frequently sneak a peek every now and then as a "sanity check" to confirm that our computer algorithms are churning out reliable data for the Coin Value Tables row showing current values. Here are a couple of US coin guides that we believe are some of the most thorough, accurate and well maintained. Also, they're mostly FREE to use!

Numismedia
Numismedia provides free coin value market data, from the lowest to the highest grades. Auctions, web coin directory, and classifieds are but a few of the additional offerings sponsored by the Numismedia website.

PCGS
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) was a pioneer in 3rd party grading services, beginning operations in the mid-1980s. PCGS uses their website to add to their coin grading business, and in order to attract new clients, they offer a free humdinger of a coin value guide, and more. Truly a fascinating, classy numismatic haven.

Have you ever wondered why so many people enthusiastically collect coins, or why is this a lifelong hobby for millions? If you really want to discover what the magical draw is, then join a numismatic organization and attend coin shows. Read, explore, observe, absorb, learn, and enjoy! We've listed here a couple of the oldest and largest numismatic associations in the United States. They're economical to join, and those who seize upon membership benefits receive much in return. Don't forget coin shows, either!

American Numismatic Association
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) was founded in 1891. Their home base is located in Colorado Springs, CO. Boasting over 30,000 members, it is one of the largest organizations of its kind in the world. Their extensive library is something we have tapped into many times in the creation of this website.

American Numismatic Society
The American Numismatic Society (ANS) has been around since 1856, centered in New York City. The ANS mission, in their own words, "is to be the preeminent national institution advancing the study and appreciation of coins, medals and related objects of all cultures as historical and artistic documents..."

CoinShows
Unless you live in some remote region, like, say, the South Pole, there is bound to be a coin show coming near you soon. The goal of CoinShows is clear and simple: inform the coin collecting public of upcoming coin shows in all 50 states, and to a lesser degree, internationally. Constantly updated, CoinShows delivers the goods.

There are a number of popular places online where coin auctions are underway around the clock. Obviously, eBay comes to mind right away. Then there is an outfit called Teletrade, which is familiar to quite a few collectors, plus others. However, when it comes to the big dollar, ultra rare coins worth hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, only a few players step up to the plate. Auctions of this magnitude are often held over a two or three day period in swank surroundings, sometimes in affiliation with major coin shows. Onlline bidders can join in on the action too. We've listed a couple of our favorite big auction companies here. The results from big auctions are where most of the info for our Rare American coins database comes from.

Heritage Coins
Aside from an amazing array of coins, Heritage Coins is incredible for it wealth of information. Researchers will have a field day studying the nuances and histories of individual U.S. coins. Most numismatists rate Heritage Coins as the undisputed king of coin auctioneers. There is plenty of stuff for the smaller collector, too.

Goldberg Coins
Many of the beautiful coin images appearing on this site are courteous of Goldberg Coins. They graciously granted permission to use their photos, asking only to be properly credited. For this, we are grateful. Jump over to Goldberg Coins and marvel at their archive of auction catalogs. Great photos, and a joy to behold.

As any Internet savvy collector can attest to, there are legions of coin dealer websites producing US coin catalogs, selling a wide range of coins and coin-related merchandise. This is a good indicator of the robust health of our hobby. However, we at US Coin Values Advisor have decided to bring you a tiny handful of links in this section. Read on to learn why these two were selected.

Jake's Marketplace
This dealer has been in business since 1963, and sells everything a coin collector could ever dream of. More importantly, Jake's treats all customers, big and small, with high integrity. We know, because we have a story to tell. Jake's deserves our recognition (OK, OK, yes, we are a Jake's affiliate, but we hold to these truths).

McQueeney Coins
The McQueeney Coins site is designed for novice and experienced collectors alike, from the Education Center to the Online Store. In business since 1986, McQueeney has thousands of coins for sale at any given time, many of which fit within the budget of the average collector.