Reviw - "Collect Lincoln" Coin Kit

Collect Lincoln Coin Kit

by Whitman Publishing

Retail: $29.95

Where To Buy?

www.whitman.com

 

Product Description: 

616 pieces of Lincoln Cent merchandise.

Billy's Thoughts:  To start off this year's Holiday Gift Guide, I wanted to feature a wonderful gift that would be perfect for a variety of different age groups.

What is this gift?

It's called the "Collect Lincoln" Coin Kit from Whitman Publishing, featuring 616 coin collecting pieces! 

What is in the kit?

"A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents" by Q. David Bowers

Lincoln Cent Folder 1909-1940

Lincoln Cent Folder 1941-1971

Abraham Lincoln Cents Bicentennial Folder (1909-2010)

3 Lincoln Bicentennial Cent Frosty Cases (2x3)

8 Cent Size Coin Tubes

600 Cowens Cent Mylars

Coin Storage Box

Most of us hardly ever use pennies anymore, which is a good thing if you are a coin collector. Published in 2013, "A Guide Book of Lincoln Cents" is part of the "The Official Red Book" series published by Whitman Publishing. The book is very detailed; covering the history of the cent coin, as well as the rarities, values, gradings, and varieties of the coins. It also features colorful photos throughout the book.

All three cent folders (1909-1940, 1941-1971, Bicentennial) are the standard Lincoln Cent holder folders by Whitman Publishing. The 1909-1940 folder has slots for the regular mints, the Denver mints, and San Francisco mints. There is also a slot to place the reverse side of a "Wheat" penny. The 1941-1971 folder also has slots for the same mints as well as for the reverse side of the 1959 Memorial coin that marked the 150th anniversary of Lincoln's birth. Underneath each slot in both folders is the number of the coin's circulation (aka how many cents where made that year). The Bicentennial folder has slots for the first Lincoln Cent (1909), Wheat Cents (1909-1958), World War II Cents, Lincoln Memorial Cents - Bronze (1959-1962), Lincoln Memorial Cents - Brass (1962-1982), Lincoln Memorial Cents, Copper-Plated Zinc (1982-2008), Lincoln Bicentennial Cents (2009), and Union Cents (2010).

Cowens Cent Mylars (2"x2" each) are a must-have for any coin collector. Mylars are made out of cardboard and clear thin plastic. They're easy to use - just place the coin in the plastic area, fold the cardboard at the crease line. Then place scotch tape around the edges of the cardboard. to make sure the cent stays in place.

Lincoln Bicentennial Cent Frosty Cases (1809 - 2009) has slots for two coins. Since the case is clear on both sides, you can easily showcase both sides of the cents. 

The Cent Size Coin Tubes are the standard plastic cent tubes made by Whitman. Each tube can hold 50 coins (1850s to present).

The 9-inch long blue Coin Storage Box can hold 39 plastic holders (2"x2"), though you can put the Mylars in the case if you prefer. The case comes with two plastic dividers. 

Overall, this is an amazing kit for the price. The "guide book" is well put together, the cent folders are excellent, and the rest of the cent Mylars, cases, tubes and storage are wonderful. The kit would make a great present this holiday season for any coin collector, young or old.

I received a complimentary kit in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.