A Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1440223904 ISBN 13: 9781440223907

Publisher: Krause Publications, 2011

Start your own coin collection It's fun. Search for coins to complete your own special coin puzzle. It's affordable. Spend as little as 1 cent to start a hobby that can last you the rest of your life. And you can learn all you need to know right here. With lots of images, how-to's and handy tips, you will get all the tools you need to start your collection today. Pick up cool facts and tricks that will impress your friends and family. Learn the answers to questions like: How are coins made? What do the "P" and "D" on coins stand for? Why is it called a nickel? The Kid's Guide to Collecting Coins< can help you join the ranks of 140 million Americans who are part of the "hobby of kings:" coin collecting.

About the Author:

A veteran numismatist by trade and passion, Arlyn G. Sieber is a freelance writer and editor. A former editor of Numismatic News and Coin Prices magazine, Sieber was a 25-year employee for Krause Publications.

His previous numismatic book credits as a writer, editor or contributor include the first two editions of North American Coins & Prices, Warman's Companion World Coins & Currency, 2nd Edition, Warman's World Coins Field Guide, Instant Coin Collector, and Gold Rush. Sieber has also contributed to The Numismatist, the ANA's official journal. Sieber is a 25-year member of the ANA and the Central States Numismatic Society.