Collecting coins is an exciting hobby for anyone who enjoys discovering history.
It is a fact that every day people get change with their purchases, but how many of us really take a close look at each piece? You never know when a rare United States coin will end up in your pocket.
But the excitement behind the possibilities in coin collecting begins with knowledge about which coins are considered rare and how much they are worth. And the rarest coins are more likely purchased, unless you’re collecting coins found with a metal detector.
Below are some tips on collecting coins with a metal detector from industry expert Michael Bernzweig of MetalDetector.com.
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