Buying a Coin Collecting Jar

A coin collecting jar is the perfect way to keep track of all that loose change. Some collectors like to collect by state, such as the popular red-backed map equipped with quarter-sized holes for each of the fifty states, or they may prefer to build a collection around specific coins or denominations. For example, a double die coin (one that has some or all of its design doubled due to hub malfunction) is a highly valuable collector’s item.

Some people opt for the coin counting jar style, which automatically tallys each coin deposited into its container. This is an attractive alternative to old-fashioned piggy banks or coin-counting machines that are often more expensive than a bank and will remove a portion of your savings.

There are also a number of high-tech jars that are equipped with an RFID coin reader to automatically count each deposit as you drop it into the jar. However, some users have experienced issues with these jars as they sometimes are not accurate or don’t read foreign currency properly.

Another option is to store your coins in 2 X 2 paper flips, which can be purchased for pennies or quarters, and are held together with staples. However, these can lead to staple scratches on the coin if you are careless. A better option would be to purchase solid plastic coin holders, which are less expensive than flips and are more protected from fingerprints and mishandling.