"I never thought much about coin collecting until last summer, when I was helping clean out my grandfather’s old fishing cabin in northern Minnesota. Inside an old coffee tin, mixed with nails and buttons, I found a worn but beautiful 1937-D Three-Legged Buffalo Nickel—a rare mint error I had only heard about in passing. After a little research (and a lot of excitement), I realized I’d stumbled onto something special. It wasn’t just a nickel anymore—it was a piece of history, and now part of my collection. I’ll never forget the feeling of holding it for the first time."
"This 1944 Mercury Dime belonged to my great uncle who served in WWII. He kept it in his pocket during the Battle of the Bulge and mailed it home with a letter. It's scratched and worn—but I wouldn’t trade it for a flawless proof. It reminds me of his courage and sacrifice every time I see it."
-Marcus T., South Carolina
"During a family road trip to Gettysburg, my 10-year-old son bought a $1 grab bag from a tiny roadside antique shop. Inside was a well-worn 1932-D Washington Quarter—later we learned it was one of the key dates! That coin sparked his passion, and now we collect together. It’s become our favorite way to spend weekends."
-Carla M., Pennsylvania
"At a local estate sale, I picked up a small tin labeled 'old change' for $5—just because I thought it looked cool. When I got home and started sorting through it, I noticed a 1909 Lincoln Cent with the initials ‘V.D.B.’ clear as day. I didn’t think much of it until I looked up the mintmark… sure enough, it was an S. I had to triple-check before I believed it.
Even in worn condition, it turned out to be a 1909-S VDB—and the most valuable coin I’d ever owned. It's now the crown jewel of my Lincoln set."
-Riley S., Oregon
"After my grandfather passed, we were sorting through his old books when we discovered a hollowed-out dictionary. Inside? A full roll of BU 1964 Kennedy Half Dollars, each one gleaming like it had never seen the light of day. He never mentioned collecting—turns out he quietly loved it. Now I do too."
-Dana K., Texas
