1Chapter 1: Educating Yourself
96Coin inventory Journal
2Know Your Coins
97Coin Handling Tools
3Anatomy of a coin
98Pad/soft clothing
4Authentication
99Cotton gloves
5Authentication
100Coin tweezers/tongs
6Bag mark/Contact mark
101The flat-clinch stapler
7Blank
102Coin and Storage Units
8Coin Finishes
103Dehumidifier
9Die
104Do you want to grade your coins yourself?
10Encapsulated/slabbed coin
105Do you want to grade your coins yourself?
11Cull coin
106Coin Grades
12Grade
107Poor (PO-1)
13High relief
108Fair (FR-2)
14Low relief
109About Good (AG-3)
15Luster
110Good (G-4,6)
16MCM
111Very Good (VG-8,10)
17Mintage
112Fine (F-12,15)
18Mule
113Very Fine (VF – 20, 25, 30, 35)
19Toning
114Extremely Fine (XF-40,45)
20Chapter 3: Coin Terms Based On Mint Errors
115About uncirculated (AU-50,53,55,58)
21Planchet Errors
116The uncirculated Varieties
22Die Errors
117Uncirculated (MS-60,61,62)
23Strike Errors
118Select Uncirculated (MS-63)
24Common Strike Errors
119Choice Uncirculated (MS-64)
25Double and triple struck
120Gem Uncirculated (MS-65,66)
26Double denominations
121Superb Gem Uncirculated (MS 67, 68, 69)
27Brokerage
122Perfect Uncirculated (MS-60)
28Bonded coins
123Proof (PF)
29Common Die Errors
124Simple Steps To Follow When Grading
30Die adjustment
125Banks
31Struck fragments
126Banks
32Proof errors
127The Smithsonian Museum
33Missing edge lettering
128America Numismatic Association Money Museum
34Common Planchet Errors
129Coin auctions
35Wrong planchets
130Coin shows
36Off-centers
131Flea markets and antique shows
37Transitional errors
132Coin dealers
38Common Collar Errors
133Coin clubs
39Broad-strikes
134Online traders
40Fold-over strikes
135Invest in coin sets
41Die cap
136Finding coins around you
42Partial-collars
137Chapter 13: Setting Goals and Deciding On A Theme For Your Collection
43Changes On The Coin Collar That Can Affect The Appearance Of Coins
138Common Coin Collections Classifications
44Collar-chip
139Collecting by Design
45A vertical collar chip
140Collecting by Time/date
46Bilateral collar split
141Collecting by Country of origin
47Retained collar split
142Collecting a Precious metal set
48Full collar split
143Collecting by series
49Chapter 4: Coin Terms Based On Denomination
144Collecting by error
50Chapter 5: Desirable Sets Of United States Coins For Your Collection
145Subject collections
51Error Coins Worth Collecting
146Collecting by period
522002- P Kennedy half dollar
147Factors to Consider When Determining Your Collection Goals And Theme
531967 Roosevelt dime
148Budget
541973-D Lincoln cent
149Interests
551998 -D Washington quatre dollar
150The reason you started
561981 Lincoln cent
151History and education
571955/55 Double Die Lincoln Cent
152For relaxation
581937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel
153For a legacy
59The 1917 Liberty quatre
154Chapter 14: How To Handle Your Coins
60The 1917 Liberty quatre
155The Proper Coin-Handling Techniques
611878 – CC Morgan Silver Dollar
156Place them on a soft and thick material
62The 1909 – S V D.B Lincoln cent
157Wear soft cotton gloves
63The 1914-D Lincoln Cent
158How to handle graded and encapsulated coins
64The 1914 Lincoln cent – without a mint mark
159How to Clean Your Collectible Coins
65The 1921 Peace Dollar
160Chapter 15: What Damages Coins? How to Store, Protect, and Keep Your Coins in Good Condition
66The 1916-D Mercury Dime
161Unintentional Ways New Collectors Damage Their Coins
67The 1908 St. Gauden’s Arabic Numerals No Motto
162Using sharp objects to open a coin packaged
681932 -D Washington Quatre
163Those popular PVC holders
69The 50 State Commemoratives
164Environmental hazards
70The 2007 $1million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
165The misplaced finger
71The 2007 $1million Canadian Gold Maple Leaf
166The wrong paper storage materials
72The 723 Umayyad Gold Dinar
167Breaking coin holders
73The 1343 Edward III Florin (Double leopard)
168Talking about your coins in their bare presence!
74The 1787 Brasher Doubloon
169Temperature extremes and humidity
75The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper penny
170Temperature extremes and humidity
76The 1943 Lincoln Head Copper penny
171Sunlight exposure
77The 1982 No mint mark Roosevelt Dime
172Traffic
782005 ‘In God We Rust’ Kansas State quatre
173The Best Places To Store Your Coins
792004 Wisconsin Quatre with Extra leaf
174Clear sleeves
80Mintage
175Coin tubes
81Mintage
176Cardboard coin holders
82The surviving population of a coin
177Coin folders albums
83Melt Value
178Top Picks For Coin Packages
84Condition/grade
179Circular, plastic coin capsules
85Demand
180Slab-style coin holders
86Dealer stock
181What’s The Best Packaging Option For A Beginner?
87Chapter 10: Getting Started With Your Collection
182Safe Locations To Put Away Your Coin Collections At Home
88Tools of Trade For The Coin Collector
183A safe Deposit Box
89Tools For Coin Inspection
184A home safe
90A magnifier
185A cabinet or metal shelf
91A digital scale
186Start simple and small
92A caliper
187Start simple and small
93Incandescent lighting
188Only collect what you like
94Tools For Coin Documentation
189Remember, it’s not a race
95A digital camera
190Conclusion