There are many reasons why people collects coins. The coin’s future perceived value Coins coming from just one particular period Contains a particular metal type Historical value There are also those who enjoy collecting everyday common coins, gaining pleasure from inspecting mint marks and dates on their everyday change. Others have a collection of coins […]
Are you one of those people who are just getting into the silver coin collecting hobby? If you are new into silver coin collecting, the first thing that you need to do is to learn how to choose the kind of silver coin to collect. You cannot just go out and pick up any coins […]
Collecting coins is one of the most universal pastimes known to man. Currently there are millions around the globe that partake in the wonderful world of what has been called, “The Hobby of the Kings”. Lately, you may have heard news of people cashing in on their old gold and silver coins; and that encouraged […]
More and more people are now becoming actively involved with Canadian silver coin collecting, and one of the reasons is that like the American Dollar, Canadian paper money has deflated in value by as much as between twenty-five to thirty percent over a relatively short period of time. This increased interest in Canadian silver coin […]
Coin collecting is something that takes time to learn. The most important thing to remember is that you are doing it for the right reason – if it is a passion, then it is something worth pursuing. Collecting just for profit may work but it usually is not enough in the long run. A person […]
It is never too early or too late to have a hobby. Some people are hobbyists for fun while others see a bigger picture; and that is to make money. Some objects that may seem inexpensive now may become valuable or priceless later. A few good examples are baseball cards, toys and stamps. Many people […]
Coin collecting is a fun hobby that anyone who has the time can do. A coin’s history and its development can be learned by collecting them. At one point in time, between 1838 and 1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The […]
This is a beautiful set of 90% silver quarter proofs. U.S. Mint proof coins feature sharp relief and a mirror–like background. Their frosted, sculpted foregrounds give them an exceptional cameo effect. Proof blanks are specially treated, polished and cleaned to ensure high quality strikes. The blanks are then fed into presses fitted with specially polished […]
Numismatics is the study of money, medallions, banknotes, token coins, and stock certificates. It is believed to have been established in the time of Julius Caesar who wrote the first book on the subject. It is a very interesting topic because every medal or coin signifies a different era, culture, economy and/or politics.
If you are a coin collector, how do you categorize yourself? There are various ways to collect coins as well as the specialties of collectors. Here is how to differentiate the variety of coin collectors. The Casual Coin Collector: The Most Common One You will know that you are a coin collector if… you collect […]
Coin collecting is a fun hobby to start and the thrill of hunting for old coins is enough for many people to continue doing it. Other people consider coin collecting an investment, something they can receive a profit from. If you are one of those people, then you can find several types of coins in […]
Through the decades, people have collected coins for different reasons. In the past, when coins were made of gold, these were collected mainly for their intrinsic value. As far back as the 1st century, accounts show that the Roman emperor Augustus already had a form of coin collecting hobby. He gathered exotic coins which he […]
A coin collection is not just about having as many coins as possible. More important than the number of coins is the quality of those coins. This quality is measured by the coins’ grade and the grade is measured using a scale from zero to seventy (seventy being the highest point grade). Doctor William Shelby […]
Collecting coins is so much fun! It is both a hobby and a source of income for many. One type of coin that you may want to consider collecting is ancient coins. Many collectors hesitate to buy ancient coins to collect because they can be terribly expensive. What is most important is the uniqueness of […]
Today, you will see people having different kinds of hobbies. Some loves to collect doll houses, others love stamp collecting, there are also some who likes collecting different species of butterflies and preserve them, and some people likes to collect toys. However, if you really want a valuable collection, and a collection that will be […]
One thing to consider when collecting coins is how to arrange and take care of the coins. your coins might be antique, ancient, or limited editions coins. They might come from many countries and are usually high in value. A collector must know how to keep and take care of them so that they will […]
Some people are born to love money; whether they spend it or just collect it, they are simply born to love the way money provides them the kind of gratification that they want. For example those people who are coin collectors simply love the sight of coins and many wish to display their collections as […]
For every numismatist or coin collector, finding a good place to store their coins is the most important thing in this world because storing their precious coins in a good and secure place will ensure that the quality and value of their coins is maintained… There are many types of storage spaces that can help […]
Today, there are thousands and thousands of people that are enjoying coin collecting and these numbers are continually growing, which is a welcome change from the situation that existed prior to 1999. In fact, ever since the mid sixties, coin collecting as an activity and hobby had been showing signs of decline because of the […]
Coin collecting is said to be the “Hobby of the Kings.” Coin collecting is different from money hoarding. Collecting coins as an art form can be traced back to the 14th century. Today, people all over the world are collecting coins. Some collect it for their value, some just like the sheer fun that they […]