If you want to build up a collection, all you need to do is decide what coins interest you and start from there. Not only that, but coin collecting can be affordable if you know where to look. If history was your favourite subject at school, this pastime is right up your street. You’re collecting a piece of our past, which can tell you about the notable figures of the time. Whilst that alone is very exciting, it's educational too. After all, collecting isn’t just about acquiring a collection. If you’ve got a thirst for knowledge, you’ve come to the right place – says the Royal Mint. If you think this is your hobby, peruse our beginner’s guide to the best coin collections in the UK.
A popular hobby, coin collections may be rare old coins or even commemorative special editions to their growing collections.
Did you know, millions of people across the globe have coin collections? People of all ages and walks of life are drawn to this age-old pastime, which was popular with the Roman Emperor Augustus and even Louis XIV of France.
