Below are resources assembled by the American Numismatic Association for collectors new to the hobby!

• Adding to Your Collection Take the time to follow five, simple suggestions before putting out the welcome mat for new acquisitions.

• Collecting Kennedy Halves The 50-cent coin bearing the former President's Profile was released in 1964 to unprecedented popularity.

• Golden Touch Augustus Saint-Gaudens' coin designs are testimonies to his numismatic talent and artistic creativity.

• Collecting Strategies Type set? Date/mintmark set? How you organize your collection ultimately is up to you.

• Read All About It Expand your hobby education by building a numismatic library.

• References for Beginning Collectors Even the experts will tell you—introductory books on coins and collecting are your best numismatic investment.

• Images on Coins Tell Stories Coins from all centuries share the ability to tell stories through their powerful images.

• The Many Faces of Liberty Whether she’s walking or standing, hair flowing or gathered in a cap, she’s always a lady.

• Up Close and Personal A variety of tools and technology gives numismatists a better appreciation of the beauty of their collections.

• A Collector's Guide to Dating Coins Dates on coinage are not always a reliable indication of age. Sometimes historical, political or religious context is needed.

• Reading America's Coins In the land of E Pluribus Unum, coins and their inscriptions often convey interesting messages.

• The Hunt for World Coins Beginning your collection of foreign coinage can be easy on the eyes as well as the wallet.

• Date/Mintmark Sets Decisions, decisions . . . but rest assured, there are no right or wrong choices.

• Flying Eagles and Indian Head Cents Once familiar images on the common, American "penny," these popular motifs eventually give way to a presidential portrait.

• The Lincoln Memorial Cent Collectors looking for variety and availability will find a lot to like about this common coin.

• Ten Interesting Lincoln Cents This lowly, seemingly insignificant denomination teaches much about history, art and numismatics.

• Interview with the Nickel Constantly circulating, the Jefferson nickel takes time out to comment on his 2004 makeover.

• Assembling a Type Set of Nickels In anticipation of the new 5-cent coins, why not form a simple collection of their predecessors?

• Rounding Up Roosevelt Dimes America’s 10-cent piece, symbolic of our respect for a President’s service during a difficult era, is relatively easy to collect.

• The Washington Quarter In spite of changes, or perhaps because of them, this venerable coin is here to stay.

• An Introduction to State Quarters Pulling quarters from circulation is a great way to explore our nation and build an attractive collection.

• Modern Dollar Coins It’s a great time to collect dollar coins, in spite of their less-than-stellar popularity in the past.

• Collecting Odd Denominations The evolution of the American monetary system led to some useful, but short-lived coins.

• Collecting Coins from Circulation Oh, the anticipation! Patient hobbyists have been known to find treasures in loose or rolled change.

• The Lure of 20th-Century Silver Produced almost 100 years ago, these artistic pieces continue to capture collectors’ hearts and imaginations.

• Money of Latin America Though some coins feature familiar images and themes, many others are unique reflections of the nations that issued them.

• March of the Euro With its diverse designs and continental flair, the euro offers collectors the opportunity to expand their numismatic world.

• A Numismatic Recipe Coins usually are forged of materials more resilient than snips and snails and puppy-dog tails.

• Collecting in the Global Community Coins depicting a wealth of exotic and fascinating topics beckon to collectors from around the world.

• Numismatic Thanksgiving Hobbyists appreciate the many resources that make collecting more accessible.

• Storage Solutions When deciding how to best preserve their coins, collectors have a variety of options to consider.

• Can You Judge a Coin by Its Cover? Whether your concern is safety, appearance or expense, there are storage options for every numismatist.

• The Numismatic Marketplace Shops, shows, ads and auctions—how to find prized pieces that suit your interests and pocketbook.

• The Color of Money With their vibrant, rainbow hues and palettes, coins and currency allow hobbyists to experience the full spectrum of numismatics.