Collecting on a Budget

Collecting coins and paper money doesn’t have to break the bank. Use these informative articles to start collecting with little money down.

Affordable Ancients: Greek Fractional Silver

July 28, 2026

5 min read

Greek commerce ran on fractional silver coins that circulated for centuries and survive in such numbers that trophy hunters ignore them.

Affordable Ancients: Greek Fractional Silver

Collecting Circulated Morgan Dollars

July 26, 2026

6 min read

Collectors can assemble an attractive set of Very Fine to Extremely Fine Morgan dollars for a fraction of the cost of a gem quality set.

Collecting Circulated Morgan Dollars

Affordable Ancients: Campgate Coins

June 25, 2026

5 min read

Roman campgate coins that pair an imperial portrait with a bold architectural reverse are massively affordable and recognizable.

Affordable Ancients: Campgate Coins

Scams Galore

February 2, 2026

3 min read

Fraudulent coins abound on eBay, where many unscrupulous sellers offer deals that are far too good to be true.

Scams Galore

Military Mementos

November 9, 2025

3 min read

There are many affordable gift options for U.S. military veterans, from modern commemoratives to lesser-known medals.

Military Mementos

Help Safeguard Sales-Tax Exemptions in 2026

September 19, 2025

4 min read

Join NCBA’s Concerned Collectors Coalition for free to stay informed and help keep tax exemptions on collectibles.

Help Safeguard Sales-Tax Exemptions in 2026

Cupboard Sale

September 9, 2025

3 min read

Davissons' first budget-minded sale named after a common storage location of less-valuable items draws interest from bidders.

Cupboard Sale

In-Between Grades

July 16, 2025

3 min read

A point or two in a coin's grade can make a big difference in price, so it's important to do your research before you purchase.

In-Between Grades

Bucket List Wins

July 16, 2025

4 min read

If you’re in a collecting rut, aiming higher and reaching for some bucket-list goals could make your endeavors more fulfilling.

Bucket List Wins

Seeking Out “Sleepers”

July 15, 2025

2 min read

Series in which few collectors are pursuing date-and-mintmark sets provide opportunities to obtain less common dates for smaller prices.

Seeking Out “Sleepers”

Thinking Really Big

July 15, 2025

3 min read

From Canada to the Bahamas to Ukraine, coins that contain large amounts of silver can be found everywhere.

Thinking Really Big

Artistry & Nostalgia

June 4, 2025

4 min read

The United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® program still makes for an engaging, affordable, and accessible pursuit.

Artistry & Nostalgia

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