damn, I wish I could get my coins to come out like that! I belong to coin forum where you can upload photos of your coins that you think have errors on them...
please teach me =3

Well the first thing you need is a camera what has a good macro setting on it, if you're using an SLR you'll need a good macro lens for it or a set of extension tubes so you can get a close focal point. You'll want something that has a least a 5 inch focal distance or closer.

Second you'll need a tripod, the camera has to remain perfectly still while shooting. One that has a head that tilts down will be the best. if you don't have one that does that, a small tabletop one with bendable legs will work pretty well.

Third you'll need some sort of stable lighting, DO NOT use the flash on the camera, it will not give the correct lighting on the coin. White LED lamps are becoming the norm for tabletop shooting because they give off a pure white light. Regular light bulbs will give an orange tint, florescent will give a yellow or blue tint depending on the other light around it.

You want to set up 2 or 3 lights around the coin. Yo get your best lighting you'll want something to diffuse the light somewhat. You can make a basic diffuser by cutting a milk jug down and pointing the camera lens through the hole in the top. You can also get kits with 2 lights and a diffuser box just about anywhere that sells cameras (Wal-Mart, Best Buy, OfficeMax)

Once all that is set up you'll want to use the self timer on the camera, or if available a remote shutter cable. Focus your image (you can use auto focus or manual) and then you shoot.

There you have it, the absolute basics of macro photography.

thanks ^_^
now I just needs some monies to get a better camera than the one I have =3