Never polish your coins! It wears away the original shine.
Going on an overseas holiday? Foreign coins can be fascinating to collect.
A magnifying glass will let you see tiny design details invisible to the naked eye.
Theme your collection around interesting subjects - like ships, planes, wildlife etc.
Leave new coins in their packaging to keep them in mint condition.
Make a year-date collection of coins issued in the year you were born.
If you need to clean old coins, use a soft cloth and mild soapy water.
Get your friends interested in coin collecting and start swapping to improve your collection.
