Starting A Whitman US Type Album (20th & 21-St Century)

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Aurelius Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 01:35 am I read in an old thread http://goccf.com/t/355576&whichpage=1 in which a forum member was able to start filling their Whitman 20th and 21st Century US Type Album by using a couple of mint sets: Quote: majority of coins came from 2 mint sets 1967 Proof set and 1999 Uncirculated set (actually 3 as I forgot that Sacagawea only came out in 2000 and I had removed the NJ quarter from 1999). The forum member also seemed to suggest that proofs be used to fill other types in the album. I am really not understanding how those two mint sets would give a "majority of coins", or if using proofs for other coin types is an appropriate strategy for such a type set. I am not questioning the approach of the forum member, but as a novice to coin collecting I am simply seeking to understand the hobby and to have a thoughtful approach to collecting a US Type Set. Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21786 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 07:25 am A big project, especially if you wish to complete such a collection with higher grade coins. Start off by opportunistically acquiring good value for money representative coins in a random way. Bargains should be easier to find that way. Do your price research first, before committing to the purchase of every coin. You will learn a lot about US coinage history along the way. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 08:59 am Good advice! to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 10:10 am I am rather fond of my little folder with the 20th and 21st century type coins along with my birth year proof set to complete the folder. Modern coins can be had reasonably priced in MS and proof grades. Even the Morgan and Peace dollars can be had reasonably in MS grade for common dates. Earlier coins will vary upon condition and rarity but still doable in high grade circulated if you are on a budget. I think I completed my folder for about $390 with some really nice coins. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 10:35 am Quote: I am rather fond of my little folder with the 20th and 21st century type coins along with my birth year proof set to complete the folder. Looking good! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 11:42 am Aurelius, I don't know what your birth year is but a proof set for that will fill some holes. Secondly A 1964 proof or mint set will satisfy filling some modern silver holes. I also opted for the silver bicentennial 3 piece set to fill those holes. That would be a good start, all in either unc or proof for not much money at all. As your holes begin to fill with quality coins, it will give you the incentive to seek out the best examples you can find to fill the remaining holes. Report this Post to the Staff
jpsned Pillar of the Community United States 2200 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 12:02 pm Quote: I am rather fond of my little folder with the 20th and 21st century type coins along with my birth year proof set to complete the folder. I really enjoyed looking at this folder! I have a similar one, although it was made before 2000 so it's just 20th-century coins. Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 12:56 pm That's a really nice folder! I'm the poster that was referenced in the link. I used the mint sets to fill the album with some uncirculated coins. I did consider going high grade but I did that set in slabbed. Link: https://www.ngccoin.com/registry/co...sets/305403/ My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 1:27 pm Thanks for the kind comments folks. There are a few coins I'd like to upgrade. Notably the Merc dime, Liberty and Buffalo nickels and the Indian and Lincoln wheat cents, but for now I'll consider what is there as hole fillers. I always find myself more interested in collecting the earliest coinage rather than trying to upgrade existing modern coinage. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 2:01 pm Quote: I always find myself more interested in collecting the earliest coinage rather than trying to upgrade existing modern coinage. Do not sweat it! For what it is worth, I never cared for upgrades. Once I fill a hole I leave it. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94786 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 3:24 pm Yes Helder, that post was yours. And it inspired me to start one as well. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
hfjacinto Pillar of the Community United States 7273 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 4:46 pm Here is the most recent with the coins I moved around. My Slabbed Dansco 7070 with Gold Page My Slabbed IHC Set My Slabbed 20th Century Type Set Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 5:14 pm Quote: Here is the most recent with the coins I moved around. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 6:32 pm Very impressive! Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 7:27 pm Hfjacinto, Very nice quality collection! You da man! Report this Post to the Staff
Aurelius Valued Member United States 68 Posts	Posted 09/07/2023 9:20 pm Oh wow! What a fantastic response to my post! I am really inspired by the photos and the advice. I feel I can enjoy the collecting and learning of this hobby with the Whitman and the advice given in this thread. I had initially planned on using the Dansco type set, but seeing the price of some of those early coins gave me anxiety. I have a fair number of coins already to make a good start on the Whitman album. One day I hope to post photos of my completed album! Report this Post to the Staff
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