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Sean Bryant

Coin Expert: What Beginners Should Know Before Buying in 2026

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From real estate investors accounting for 34% of home sales in the third quarter of 2025 to nearly 30% of Americans owning some type of cryptocurrency, alternative assets have been all the rage lately.

Another type of alternative asset class that doesn’t typically steal the headlines is coins. According to 2022 data from CivicScience, 38% of American adults hold some type of coin collection. For those interested in purchasing coins in 2026, here are some things to know before buying.  

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