Wondering how to weigh coins yourself? Do you need an official coin scale? How do you most accurately weigh coins? Here’s everything you need to know about weighing coins on a scale! Plus 5 things you MUST do when weighing coins for the first time.
BEFORE you start weighing coins yourself at home…
For coin weights and tolerances, you’ll NEED A DETAILED COIN GUIDE like the Guide Book Of United States Coins book that I’m seen using in the video: https://amzn.to/3GyYvTt
Here’s MY FAVORITE COIN SCALE and more details about why you need to weigh coins in the first place: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/best-scale-for-weighing-coins/
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⚡TIMESTAMPS FROM THE VIDEO⚡
00:00 – 5 Things You Need To Know Before Weighing Coins
00:10 – TIP #1: A Scale That Measures 1/10th Of A Gram (see why)
01:54 – TIP #2: Weight Tolerances For U.S. Coins (where to find this info)
03:47 – TIP #3: What Your Coin Should Weigh (where to find this info)
04:51 – TIP #4: A Very Small, Lightweight Coin Scale Is Best (see why)
05:55 – TIP #5: Don’t Spend Too Much On A Coin Scale (see why)
06:13 – SUMMARY: Best Features To Look For In A Coin Scale
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►RELATED QUESTIONS I’ve been asked:
Q: Can you use a food scale to weigh coins?
A: Yes, but make sure that it measures in 10th of a gram increments.
Q: How to count coins by weight?
A: Here’s how: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/how-much-do-coins-weigh/
Q: How to weigh a coin without a scale?
A: Here’s how: https://sciencing.com/create-justice-scale-7565365.html
Q: Where can I find a scale for weighing coins? What is the best scale to weigh coins?
A: This is my favorite scale for weighing coins. I’ve had it for years, and I found it on Amazon: https://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/best-scale-for-weighing-coins/