Coin collecting has been one of the biggest hobby's in the world, it is important to know how much your coins are worth. I have come up with some tips to help you to find out the value of your coins.

• Silver coins are always worth more than their face value
• coin prices are determined by demand, scarcity and condition
• check your local library for any books about coin collecting or coin value
• Know the grading system for coins Mint, Uncirculated, Proof, Extremely Fine, Very Fine, Fine, Very Good, Good and About Good
• Research your coins, the more you know about your coins the better chance you have of impressing a potential buyer and not getting ripped off
• Search your coins under the advanced search on ebay, this way you can see what coins similar to your's have sold for in previous auctions
• Check if their are local coin dealers in your area, they can help give you a fair price if you are looking to sell or if you just want an appraisal
• Avoid cleaning coins, cleaning your coins will greatly decrease your coin's value