The Young Collector

Gen-Z and Gen Alpha collectors, this section is for you! Gain valuable advice from your peers and mentors through these informative articles.

An Introduction to Confederate Currency

February 28, 2025

4 min read

Millions of dollars worth of Confederate money was produced during the Civil War (1861-65), and it's a popular collectible today.

An Introduction to Confederate Currency

Building a Numismatic Library

January 31, 2025

4 min read

Books are so important in this hobby, but obtaining them is not always as straightforward an effort as one might think.

Building a Numismatic Library

DiscoverNCBA

January 21, 2025

3 min read

Tailored for entrepreneurs aged 35 and under, this program provides essential resources, networking opportunities, and industry insights.

DiscoverNCBA

How to Become a Trillionaire

December 30, 2024

3 min read

Collectors can purchase Zimbabwe hyperinflation notes like the $10 trillion and $100 billion at a show for under $20.

How to Become a Trillionaire

Pirate Coins

December 11, 2024

3 min read

The gold doubloons and “pieces of eight” associated with fictional pirates are very real coins that were used throughout history.

Pirate Coins

Roll with It

May 17, 2024

5 min read

Although some question its merits, coin-roll hunting is an enjoyable and profitable pastime for collectors of all ages.

Roll with It

A Guide to Your First YN Auction

April 10, 2024

7 min read

Young collectors will have a blast at the ANA's annual sale. Use this helpful guide to get your ducks in a row before the event.

A Guide to Your First YN Auction

The Alligator & the Pirates

February 8, 2024

6 min read

An intrepid hobbyist and his wife discovered a connection to a Liberian coin while "sailing the seven seas."

The Alligator & the Pirates

Numismatic Don’ts

November 5, 2023

3 min read

Al Doyle provides some numismatic advice for collectors, as well as helpful tips on what not to do while building a collection.

Numismatic Don’ts

Sticking to a Budget

November 5, 2023

3 min read

There are many ways to collect on a budget, including books and "junk" silver, to encourage numismatic austerity.

Sticking to a Budget

AI Coin Grading

November 5, 2023

4 min read

Coins graded by an app sound like science fiction. But artificial intelligence technology is right around the corner.

AI Coin Grading

The Power of the Wheat Cent

October 21, 2023

5 min read

The Wheat cent has icon status in the coin-collecting community, and its value extends far beyond its face value.

The Power of the Wheat Cent