Maybe I know, maybe not asked:


I went to a mall once and found an ingenious cone shaped piece of plastic inside a short wide drum. There was a place to set a coin and it began to drop and it would go around rolling upright, and then began to make it’s way to be collected in the drum. Google, msn, wikipedia haven’t turned up any results yet. If you know what I’m talking about let me know, and maybe even a company that would sell one or some places that I could look.

EMANUEL

J G asked:


I really want to be a serious coin collector. I have some money, but it never seems to be enough to buy all the coins I want. I’m also trying to save for a drumset, and that gets in the way. Can someone help?

HIRAM

Alan d asked:


I’m trying to find the best software for inventory and updated value of coins….

AURELIO

Living In Korea asked:


Hopefully, a knowledgeable Coin Collector will provide me some information concerning South Korean coins.

I would like to learn any and all reasons why South Korean coins dated 1982 are extremely difficult to find, or locate.

Are they considered rare, or perhaps because of a low mintage number for that year??

All knowledgeable answers are appreciated. Thank you.

OLLIE

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Coin collecting is one activity that has actually kindled the interest of many people of all age groups. Coin collecting is not seen just as an activity that is done for fun, but is also take seriously as a hobby by many people.

There are people who look to make more money with the coin collection hobby. But, it is important for them to realize that they don’t really need to look only at the monetary part of the collection, but they can also see the fun involved, and not bother much about the investment.

Many people from the previous generations had the habit of collecting coins… maybe they realized that these coins will someday have a price more than it’s own value. The coin collecting hobby was considered royal, and coin collection was a rage in the royal family.

But nowadays, it is not seen as a hobby only for the ‘kings’. It has boiled down to the range of a layman, and most of the people who are into coin collection today are not very affluent, but they are normal men.

The Reason for Popularity:

This is seen as one of the most popular hobbies, and the reason for this is the basic interest to try things out differently.

It is possible for anyone to start off collecting coins; it can be done from any place, without much investment. The phase when a person takes in all the coins and expands his collection is called the ‘accumulator’ stage.

As soon as the collector manages to get the hang of the whole process, the hobby becomes more aggressive, and he tends to look for coins in whatever he sees, and this is when the person turns out to be more professional. They will be ready to do anything to bring just ‘one dime’, which is considered rare, into their collection.

Coin collecting is by far one of the most interesting hobbies that ever existed, and it sure does kick start ones urge to be adventurous.



REGINALD

thatzmygramma asked:


I’m trying to locate a freeware program that, when installed resembles one of those blue Whitman coin folders. You click on the empty circle and the coin is placed into the page. I think you were also able to grade the coin and add notes by each picture. I downloaded it back in early 2000 but our computer stolen and I have never been able to find another program that is even similar.
I think the person who had created the program was an aol member and he had a coin page through his aol profile or something.
Does anyone have even a clue where I might find this available to download? Even if it’s shareware.

BENNY

Abhishek Agarwal asked:


Have you always wanted to be a recognized coin collector? If you always wanted to be that, then, this is the right time to get started! Coin collecting is something that can be followed by people of all age groups. But, it is always important to research on this before you start off.

Most of the people want to know what is so special about collecting coins, and the research involved. Coin collecting is very easy to do, and it is something that all people can enjoy and do. Many people do not know the intricacies involved in the whole coin collecting hobby till the start off. It is very important to research the type of coin that you want to buy, before you set foot to buy it from the dealer. There is a lot of information available on the internet and in many books about the coins that are available in the market.

And, many people want to know ‘what to research?’ It is important for every coin collector to get thorough information about the various aspects of coin collecting, and a coin. This might seem to be a work that has a lot to do… but, it is really easy to do it, that too online. There are loads and loads of information available, and you can walk out to the market filled with information, and you will know what to do. The research work is what makes you different from the other collectors who don’t bother to do any sort of research work, and hence, don’t have a collection that they can be very proud about.

It is important for the beginners to start enjoying the coin collection, and make sure that they get familiarized with the basics of coin collection. The information available will also give you a brilliant idea about the ways of kick starting your collection. It is a mistake to be taking any coin that comes your way, and put it in your folder. This might actually be a bad coin that will make your otherwise good collection look goofy.

Like it was told before, it is very important for the beginners to start seeing the finer aspects and stop taking any coin that comes their way! It might first be very interesting, but, if you splatter all your funds on crappy coins that might not be all that worthy to stay in your folder, then, you might lose the interest to collect more. Always make sure that you get coins that are worth the money you pay, and make sure that they belong to the rare breed, and they are unique. There are professionals who are ready to sell a couple of coins, research about the coin that they are selling, and if you think it is something that can add more spice to your collection, just go ahead, don’t hesitate to experiment. Apart from this, there will be coins sold online, and also in auctions. Make sure you get the best bet.

Some people even go to the extent of examining the history of the coin that they are eyeing, which is absolutely unnecessary. The history will only increase your idea about the coin, and that is not going to change the worth of the coin.

Buying coins by booking it on the internet is now a very normal practice and the fidelity of these transactions are pretty good. Like stated before, it is not the number of coins that matters in a collection, but it is the quality of coins that decide the true worth of the collection, and will favor the pride of the collector.



MARK

isladelmar7 asked:


Ever since I was young I collected coins and such. However I would like to turn this into a hobby any ideas on how to get started? Also I have a Buffalo nickel with no date is this of any value?
Besides beginning this hobby and besides regular circulation what is another way to come across valuable coins?

WILLIAMS

justwondering6400 asked:


whats the name of it and where can buy one? do they have one for pennies nickels and dimes or is it just quarters?

SALVADOR

Henry H asked:


I have recently picked up coin collecting as a hobby and I’m mainly interested in us coins and also just building up my own coin collection. Does anyone know of a good company or site that I can use as a bench mark for pricing on coins and coin supplies?

CHARLES