Time for a curve ball, thereg. You don't have to get older coins, historical coins, a series, or a year set.
You can collect
anything you like! Tokens are fascinating, some people enjoy currency, and hobo nickels can be, ah, unusual. Some people specifically try to get damaged, error, or even counterfeit coins.
There are
listed counterfeit coins in pricing books! Shocking, I know. With some coins the line between real and counterfeit is hazy. Pieces of eight, matey, pieces of eight; there be more counterfeits out there than real' ones.
Don't clean coins, but, if you want to clean 'em, buy ancients. If an avid ancient coin collector proudly shows you a slug, remember to ooh and aah.
Don't buy that crap on TV. Unless, of course, that is what you relish. Just don't start collecting bridges.
Welcome to CCF, where they even tolerate me!
