Can I get a decent coin picture with a 3.2 Canon?

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I experiment with flash

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When taking pictures of coins, forget you ever knew it had a flash.

Your Canon should be able to get excellent coin photos. Mess with macro, white balance, and lighting (angles, bulbs) and use a tripod or copy stand to make sure the camera is absolutely steady when you shoot. Using the self-timer for the shutter release is always good to do. It will make it even steadier.

Yes you can.I get excellent pictures with my Canon power shot A400 although it is less than 3.2 Mp. Just remember to close the flash, zoom to best focus, and set the camera function resolution to super and close shot. Remember to adjust setting of the light ( Indoor, flourescent light,...etc)according to the room light you are in.

A small tip: dont direct the light on the coin to avoid blurring of the pic from light reflection

If you find your not taking the best photos in the world and just getting started trying, try this. Take the photos outdoors. Someone decided some time ago to put a really powerful light up there in the sky for just that purpose. Unless you are now covered with snow, try it outdoors. Do not put a coin in direct sunlight though due to glare. Place a coin on a dark or black background, in the shade, hold your camera with both hands, take a deep breath and shoot. The reason I say take a deep breath is when you breath your chest expands and contracts taking your arms with. This means although you don't realize it your hands are also moving not allowing you to take clear photos. So hold your breath and shoot. That applies to guns also. I usually use a bar-b-que grill for a background for coins. If none available, look for a neighbors dark car and use their hood or trunk but don't get caught.