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Get A Clue About Collecting

Why do people collect coins? First of all it is fun to collect stuff. But collecting coins has some special attractions.

  • Coins can be souvenirs to remember places, people or special events.
  • Coins can be beautiful—they come in lots of shapes, colors and sizes.
  • Coins can be clues to the past.
  • Coins can help spark an interest in geography.
  • Knowledge about coins can help you identify rare coins that might show up at a store or even on the ground.
  • Because most coins are made of metal, they will last and be cherished for a long time.
  • A coin collection can become more valuable over time.

Play games that take the mystery out of coin collecting! Visit the U.S. Mint Coin Classroom.