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Welcome to the About Coins discussion forum! On these boards, you can ask anything you'd like about coins. Topics include:

U.S. Coins & Canadian Coins - How much is my coin worth? Where can I buy/sell coins safely? Is this coin genuine? Can you tell me more about this coin?

Ancient Coins - What is this coin and who issued it? Can you help me attribute this coin? Where can I get better uncleaned coins? How do I clean ancient coins? Is this coin a modern fake?

Foriegn & World Coins - Where is this coin from? How much is it worth? What metal is it made out of? How rare is this foreign coin?

Rare & Gold Coins and Coin Investments - Which coins make the best investments? How do I find an honest, reputable dealer? Should I buy this coin? Is this deal a scam? Where should I store my rare coins, and how? How can I avoid fraud?

You can post your own questions to the forum, or simply follow the discussions as others ask questions to learn more about this hobby of collecting coins. Please don't be concerned that your question might seem silly or stupid.

The only stupid questions on this forum are the ones people are afraid to ask.

Please join our fun, supportive environment for discussing all aspects of coin collecting, especially newcomer topics.

F.A.Q.

  1. Q. Do I have to register to use the forums?
    A. You can enter as a guest and read posts, but you must register before you can post or answer a post that's already there. Registering is quick, simple, and free. Please join us.
  2. Q. What are the rules for posting here?
    A. We will delete and ban any spammers without notice. Commercial posts (such as coins for sale, etc.) are generally denied; check with your Guide before posting.

    We do not tolerate flaming, rudeness, bigotry, trawling, improper language, or gross insensitivity. Such posts will be deleted without comment. This is a family-oriented forum, with a focus on beginning collectors. Please keep this in mind when responding to posts.

  3. Q. May I promote my product or Web site here?
    A. As with most places on the Internet, you may make your URL part of your "signature" by typing it under your name at the end of your posts, but please do not place commercial posts on the forum. They will be considered spam and be deleted.
  4. Q. Does this forum have Moderators? How can I become one?
    A. The chief Moderator is your Guide to Coins, Susan Headley. Additional volunteer Moderators may be employed from time to time to help answer questions in specialized areas. If you would like to become a Moderator on this forum, you must be an active participant of the community and willing to share your expertise with others on a volunteer basis. Contact your Guide for more information.
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