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Collecting 101 Poll Question: Have you been seeing signs of increased enthusiasm in the hobby? How so?

From the July 10, 2026, newsletter, readers share differing views on the hobby’s future, with many pointing to young collectors while others worry rising costs may drive newcomers away.

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Collecting 101 Poll Question: Do you collect any exonumia? If so, what?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Would you rather buy coins from mints pre-graded and slabbed instead of their current packaging? Why or why not?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Do you think the comeback of specie is here to stay? Why or why not?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: How do you like to store your collection?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: What coin illustrates the American identity to you? Why?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: How did you acquire your favorite coin in your collection?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: What’s your view on cleaning and restoring collectible coins?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Which is your favorite COTY 100 nominee? Why?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: What is your favorite modern collectible coin? Why?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Have you found any SemiQ coins in circulation yet? Have you been looking for them?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: What matters most when you’re buying a coin?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Do you think the U.S. should switch to polymer bank notes? Why or why not?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: What’s the most unusual place you’ve stored or hidden a coin?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Do you collect anything beyond the mainstream in numismatics? If so, what is it?Numismatic News Staff

Collecting 101 Poll Question: Do you think that the numismatic hobby is at a crossroads between an older base of knowledge and a rebuilding on newer foundations?Numismatic News Staff

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