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SummerDays3104
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Hello guys! I'm a novice collector who wants to share my info as well as learn from you guys (the experts.) I'm a 17 y/o numismatist with a burning passion for collecting coins! Have a great day! 
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Happy Birthday, SD. Welcome to the forum. Tell us what you enjoy collecting and provide photos if you can.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Welcome to the forum!
Hope you had a very Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! And welcome! I’m also a YN around the same age. Lots to learn here. I’ve probably learned more here in 2 years than 6 years of collecting on my own. Enjoy and have fun!
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Most times a cellphone takes pretty fair photos.
Good luck.
Jim
When a man who is honestly mistaken hears the truth, he will either quit being mistaken or cease to be honest....Abraham Lincoln
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.....Mark Twain
Welcome and happy birthday 🎂🎁🎉🎈🤓🙀. Here’s a 17 in honor of the year. Congratulations I look forward to seeing your coin interests.
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Todays numismatics require that you know how to take excellent photos of your coins.
You have plenty of time to learn how to photograph coins, know that this is super important tho.
BTW welcome to the madness.
Happy birthday and welcome!
See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
Happy belated birthday.
It's great that you're here. Don't forget to use CoinFacts since there is a ton of great info and pics there. Also, you might be surprised at what's available with the search box feature here (although it always very effective).
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
Welcome @SummerDays3104 Happy birthday, this forum is a great place to share, learn, bookmark excellent reference sites. May I suggest a few, doubleddie.com varietyvista.com vamworld2.0 error-ref.com And I agree with use the search function here. Keywords shall reveal much. C u around. Peace Roy
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Hey, glad to see you took the plunge into our pool of fun and learning enjoyment! Make sure you get yourself a coin book to guide you along the way. The Red Book is probably the most popular. Very affordable. Don't be afraid to ask any questions. Post often and like mentioned, take pictures.
Welcome to the forum
Happy Belated Birthday
Joey
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Welcome aboard @SummerDays3104.
Wayne
Kennedys are my quest...
Welcome aboard and Happy Birthday !
Lol. Forgot to mention. You and my sister share the same birthdays. She left us many years ago at the age of 2. In 1966. She would have been my wife's age, 57. Sorry to dampen the fun.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.And get a new one each year, stay up to date
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go for it, there is a treasure trove of info in there.
BHNC #203
Welcome and Happy Birthday!!!
Donato
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Anyway, if money is tight right now for you. You can do what many of us here do, "coin roll hunt". Yes, go to your bank and ask for some rolls of different denominations. This way you can have fun searching for some key dates, well conditioned ones and varieties. So, what you don't find, you can bring back and receive most of your money. We call this FREE MONEY enjoyment. You'll be surprised what's in those rolls! Good luck.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Sorry to hear that. That's not very... parental of them.
"It's like God, Family, Country, except Sticker, Plastic, Coin."
Yes, good idea. You may find SILVER?
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Esp. In the half dollar rolls! Just found this yesterday.
You Can Too!
2 silvers and 2 proofs!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Yes! Yes! Yes!
If you don't have an account with them they might give you trouble? Just be polite and they'll be cooperative. If your parents have certain credit cards with the bank name, they are good to go as well.
Good Luck and let us know what you "hunt" down. Lol
Here's a one visit result not too long ago.
All Silver!
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.Read up on the adventures of Joeycoins and you might find a way to make some $. He is really good at as well as others ( if it was me I’d grab on to him for some mentoring). He’s literally pulled hundreds of $ from roll hunting. 🤓🙀
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Happy belated birthday and welcome! You can learn much here.
Welcome to the forums!
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you can't move anywhere with $500... except maybe a tent in the backyard
you have a redbook. they update them, but there are also online resources.
a cell phone camera can do reasonable pics.
here is PCGS' free online resource "CoinFacts"
lots of info in there
https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts
You can do this. Many of my friends went into the service at 18 Heck by 21 I was married with my first child working 2jobs and loving it. The world is such a big wonderful place and there’s sure to be many great options for you !🤓🙀
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Welcome SD! How did you get started in numismatics? Your kind of a one off these days to be 17 and into coins.
Good for you and Happy Birthday!
Welcome......Enjoy the hobby !
Welcome 🙂
Good story. Possibly your friend's father or grandfather got him into it. Regardless of how doesn't really matter.
Where you and your collection is at age 40, 50, and beyond should focus be yours.
Use the force SD
@SummerDays3104 ... Welcome aboard.... Don't discount the military as an option... I joined at 17 and had a great four years. Then got out.... was married with one child. Got a job and began a long career.... Never regretted any of it. Coins are a great hobby... can be a lifelong interest. Have fun and good luck. Cheers, RickO
Welcome aboard!