From baseball cards to postage stamps, there’s no shortage of collectibles available on the market. And for good reason! There’s just something about curating a collection that makes for a truly unique and enjoyable experience. Luckily for you, today’s blog from Austin Rare Coins is all about collections and, more specifically, collecting coins.

The idea of collecting things isn’t new, but it is one that has evolved significantly over the years and it continues to evolve for many as they grow older as well.Just think about it for a second- did you have a collection as a kid? What did you collect?

If it was baseball cards, you probably looked forward to the moment when you had enough money to buy a new pack, eager to tear it open and see what new cards you’d get. Half of the excitement came from building your collection and anticipating the moment when you finally acquired all of your favorite players.

Maybe you collected marbles, always on the lookout for a new color or design that caught your eye and ready to trade what you’d already collected in order to make an addition to add to the bag of marbles.

In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at what makes collecting rare coins such an enticing opportunity and how to get started.

Rare Coins and How to Collect Them

If you’re considering getting started in on a collection of rare coins, we’ve created the perfect way to dip your toes in and see how you like it with our Exclusive Silver Sampler Kit. It’s an offer that’s limited only to new clients of Austin Rare Coins and we’re proud to present them to you as a way of starting you off on the right foot with your collection.

From giving you a goal to achieve to broadening your expertise on a topic, having a collection is the perfect hobby that’s also incredibly practical. As a matter of fact, as of the time we’re writing this blog, silver has risen in value by 6% this year alone and in the first 8 months of last year, the price of silver rose over 40%. Pretty wild, isn’t it?

Whether you opt to collect American Silver Eagles, Alexander the Great Silver Drachms, or Carson City Silver Dollars, building a collection that you enjoy is a truly wonderful thing. Just think- you’ll be able to build a collection while also becoming something of an expert on the topic of rare coins!

The same joy you got from collecting magazines or model cars or matchbooks as a kid is magnified several times over when you begin your collection of rare coins.Whether you opt to put them on display as part of your collection or keep them tucked away for safe keeping, we think that you’ll love the process of finding coins that you like and adding them to your wishlist.

Why Collect Rare Coins?

The reasons you could choose to collect rare coins is endless, but all it takes is a quick look at our 2017 Silver Forecast to get a bit of inspiration and a few facts about the silver market. It’s an interesting look that contains some insider information that we’d love to share with you.

Whatever your reason for starting a collection of rare coins, we truly believe that it’s a hobby that you’ll enjoy for years to come. You could even pass them down to your children or grandchildren some day!

The best news of all is that there’s no limit to the type of rare coins that are available, ensuring there will always be another wonderful piece to add to your collection. Browse all of the rare coins we have for sale today!