Twin Cities Coin Collecting

October 25, 2018 9:29 AM

I need an undated coin collecting album that can hold 100-200 pennies. I am picky about the size and look of the book, so I want to see them in person before I buy. I will check Michael's and Joann, but what other stores in the Twin Cities metro would carry these types of books?

I've been to Barnes and Noble in the past and they only seem to have the standard Whitman folders with dates. I know I can get a three-ring binder with insert pages, but that is too big for this size of collection and I'd prefer a non-modular option. There are some years with 4-8 pennies and some with zero, hence the need for an undated book.

posted by soelo to Sports, Hobbies, & Recreation (4 answers total)

I have never seen these at Michaels or Joann, though you can check both online and have them delivered to the store for free. I was not able to find anything numismatic at Michaels, but Joann seems to have some results.
posted by fiercecupcake at 10:16 AM on October 25, 2018

I would look for a store that specifically caters to coin collectors. Googling "coin collection supplies Minneapolis" turned up Crystal Coins (15 from downtown, carries collecting supplies and albums) and Golden Valley (which offers albums from different suppliers).
posted by metahawk at 10:22 AM on October 25, 2018 [1 favorite]

The Container Store has lots of options.
posted by rada at 12:09 PM on October 25, 2018

I’ve been to the Golden Valley location linked above. Lots of choices, but they are primarily a mail order/internet business, it was somewhat awkward to show up and look at things.
posted by Malla at 4:05 PM on October 25, 2018