Getting Started
Welcome to "The Hobby of Kings." Numismatics is a rewarding experience, and offers something for everyone. Whether you are interested in modern U.S. coins, ancient and medieval coinage, paper money or tokens & medals, the ANA wants to help you get started in the hobby.
On this page enjoy a series of articles to help begin your journey; please visit our FAQ section and our online gallery for more information.
Happy collecting!
Articles for every beginner
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Ten Rules of Successful Coin Collecting
(Reprinted with Permission) by Doug Winter Copyright © January 2000 If… Read More
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ANA Official Grading Standards
The accurate grading of coins is an important part of the numismatic field.&n… Read More
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Numismatic Reference List
(Reprinted with Permission) The following list of numismatic reference mate… Read More
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Online Auction Tips
Using online auction venues can be a fun and rewarding experience for a colle… Read More
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Parts of a Coin
Here are two large images showing the different parts of a coin, including… Read More
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Articles Archive
Getting Started articles The following set of articles come from the ANA's … Read More
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