Does any one else like to collect coins?

[testaverde246]

I've been collecting coins ever since my dad showed me his collection about ten years ago. My current goal is to complete a Dansco 7070 - it's a collection where you need one of every type of coin that the US has ever minted. It can be quite expensive, but I'm getting mostly circulated samples. Anyways, I was just curious if any of you guys were into that too.

[beachboy1]

That's interesting, I don't really collect them as such, but there are one or two unusual ones I've found in change and keep in a special bag.  Some you see in museum collections are really detailed or have special shapes or square holes in the middle.

[Delta]

I have started collecting Greek Euro coins whenever I come across them. Soon-to-be limited edition

[readonly]

I have started collecting Greek Euro coins whenever I come across them. Soon-to-be limited edition

You should extend your list. It's PIIGS, not only G.
I started collecting all Euro coins from its start in 2002, but that's probably sth. I'm not alone with... Stupidly I did not hold DM, I'd be pleased to have a set. From past days I still have many different coins from all over the world, e.g. Thailand, Peru, Iceland or also the US. And old bank notes from the Great Depression: 100 Billion Marks. Whoohoo, I'm a billionaire!!! If it comes to this again, I'm prepared.

[Delta]

Well, Italian and Spanish coins are pretty widespread in circulation all over the EU, though you might have a point about Portugal. However, Greece is currently the center of attention in the economic situation.

[testaverde246]

My type set is mostly from circulation. I've recently bought Mercury dimes, an Indian Head Cent, a Buffalo nickel, a Walking Liberty Half, and a Morgan dollar. I'm still working on the 20th century.

My most interesting circulation find is a 1943 steel penny!

[Petrucio28]

If an interesting coin comes along, I will usually put it away and try to find out more about it when I have some free time. Not that I have run across a lot off coins that fit that description.

[King Pizza]

I used to collect the various state quarters as they came out.

[The_Xenologer]

I used to collect the various state quarters as they came out.

I was doing that too for awhile. Now I mostly just inherit interesting coins from family and happenstance. 

[roccovittore]

I used to enjoy it when I was younger. I was really into history, and collecting coins provided a tangible connection to the past. I liked to think about who might have spent the coin, what they bought with it, where it had been.

[tomhere]

I collect British 50p coins. A new set came out for the London Olympics but I'm not sure how many different faces were produced. At Picaddilly railway station in London they were selling them for £3.50 each. It's been more fun and less expensive to get the family involved - we have all been checking our change. I probably have the set now, or near as dam it.

I know they are worth at least 50p each.   

[King Pizza]

The American National Park Quarters series has started to come out and I'm attempting to collect them. I've seen the Vicksburg and Arcadia quarters.

[vfherman]

I got started in it years ago. I have some older coins, actual silver dimes, liberty & indian nickels. I collect alot from foreign countries. My wife works with a bunch of international students, so they bring her LOTS of coins, and stamps. The professors also bring them since they know I also collect coins.

[jaznatsoc]

O my goodness, those are some beautiful pieces!  Whenever I open my lock-box next, I'll have to take some pictures for y'all.  I have a bit of old paper money, and my new favorite is a piece of old American numismatic gold!

[funnytannednudist]

I have quiet a lot of coins and notes but they are mainly old south african money. I only have a small collection of foreign coins.