Helpful Hints for a Welcoming Hobby
May 31, 2026
The Metropolitan Coin Club of Atlanta (MCCA) has released Helpful Hints for Enjoying Coin Collecting, Second Edition, an updated guide designed for both beginning and experienced numismatists. Written by renowned coin expert Bill Fivaz with coauthor David Crenshaw, the 144-page paperback modernizes the beloved 1999 original with expanded advice tailored to today’s collectors.
The new edition covers digital tools, online marketplaces, high-resolution imaging, grading standards, PVC-free storage, and package tracking, while retaining practical guidance on coin cleaning, safe storage, conventions, auctions, and grading popular coin series. A new chapter explores the value and appeal of About Uncirculated (AU-58) coins.
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