Coins: What Do You Think Is The Biggest Challenge Facing New Collectors Today?

Above, the 2023 National Money Show in Phoenix. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Since silver has risen to $36/toz over the past several weeks, my buying of silver coins have tapered off. It appears that I am not the only one doing so.

I have a sizable enough collection thanks to my buying over the past few years. New collectors seem to be not so lucky.

Numismatic News posted a poll question on June 20:

Poll Question: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing new collectors today?

From the June 20, 2025, Numismatic News e-Newsletter, readers shared their thoughts on the biggest challenges new collectors face today.

To read what the responses were, go here.