This page provides basic information to help you get started.

Learn as much as you can about coin collecting and the study of coins. A great starting point for beginning collectors is “Coin Collecting for Dummies” by Neil Berman and Ron Guth.
Learn the language: Glossary to help understand numismatic terms.
Learn to grade. “Photograde” by James Ruddy is a good guide because all you have to do is match your coin to the photo in the book to determine coin condition.
Good price guide: the best and most popular is the “The Official …