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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;jmferris, post: 2412058, member: 78421&quot;]When I was your age, I was mostly collecting from circulation and starting a low-grade Buffalo collection.&nbsp; I had albums for everything that I could easily collect from circulation, plus the albums that I was shooting for in low grades that I could afford.&nbsp; I know that circulation and roll hunting has gotten a bit more difficult for some, and what I collect now (19th century) is not likely to be found in rolls.</p><p><br /></p><p>Highly recommend looking into some of the ANA programs aimed toward Young Numismatists.&nbsp; Wish that I had even known that the ANA existed when I was starting out.&nbsp; First, and foremost, they have a &quot;Coins for A&#039;s&quot; program.&nbsp; If you earn three or more A&#039;s on a report card, they will send you a coin, as well as give you a one-year membership.&nbsp; Not sure if they stack, or not, but the offer sounds like it is good once per report card.&nbsp; Being a new member here, I do not know if I can post links, but I can try:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/coins-for-as" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/coins-for-as" rel="nofollow">https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/coins-for-as</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Additionally, they have both an Early American Copper and Ancient Coins program for youths, where you complete some tasks in exchange for rewards.&nbsp; You would do things like write a report, give a presentation, etc.&nbsp; Each reward tier gets you additional coins or collecting supplies.&nbsp; Those programs are at:</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/early-american-copper-coin-project" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/early-american-copper-coin-project" rel="nofollow">https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/early-american-copper-coin-project</a></p><p><a href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/ancient-coin-project" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/ancient-coin-project" rel="nofollow">https://www.money.org/young-numismatists/coin-education/ancient-coin-project</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For the latter two, you need a membership, I believe - but that is taken care of by the &quot;Coins for A&#039;s&quot; program.</p><p><br /></p><p>Best of luck![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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