Essential Coin Collecting Supplies – Full Beginner Series

Essential Coin Collecting Supplies
Written By August Keene

Why Every Beginner Coin Collector Needs Cotton Gloves

Most beginners don’t ruin their first good coin with fire or water — they ruin it with their bare fingers. Ask me how I know.

Your hands leave behind oils, acids, moisture, and invisible residue. At first the coin looks fine. Months later? Permanent stains, especially on silver and copper.

Cotton gloves are non-negotiable. Wear them when handling silver, proof coins, photographing coins, removing coins from holders, and showing coins to other people.

White cotton. Lint-free. Snug fit. Five bucks. Cheap insurance. If a coin is worth collecting, it’s worth wearing gloves for.

August Keene

Hey there- I am August Keene. I am just a regular guy who fell in love with coin collecting the hard way: Lots of mistakes. lots of “wish i had known that sooner” and way too many overpriced coins on Ebay.

Now I am here to help you skip all the frustration and jump straight into the fun part. No pressure, no fancy jargon- just simple, honest guidance from someone who has been exactly where you are.

Let’s learn this hobby together, one coin at a time.

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