Dec
14
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Peter Gitundu asked:
The golden rule of coin collecting is simple. Do not clean your coins. You could say that is strange, huh? Cleaning them is killing them. Cleaning your coins significantly reduces the value. Dealers, collectors and experts in the field will know when a coin has been cleaned, and it won’t garner even a second look if you were trying to sell it.
Some people might think that they should give their collection a scrubbing because a few pieces don shine, or because they look kind of dirty. An old bent coin is more appealing to a collector than a shiny one. You want to retain the originality and authenticity of the coin as well as the mystique. For instance take a collection that was found buried in a bag somewhere. You can tell a story. It looks old; it’s dirty, bent or broken. You also retain the history of the coin.
This is not to say that there are no ways of cleaning your coins. There’s ways to do it, but you better leave it to the experts. If you must clean your coins, then take them to someone who is experienced. The same applies to polishing your coins. Don’t do it. The chemicals in the polish can degrade your collection, and you could end up with more things wrong than you started out with. If you found your coin broken in two, please don’t glue it back together, leave it as is. Another thing, never, ever wash your coins with water. Have you ever seen a greenish looking layer on a coin? That’s what happens when they are exposed to moisture.
FEDERICO
The golden rule of coin collecting is simple. Do not clean your coins. You could say that is strange, huh? Cleaning them is killing them. Cleaning your coins significantly reduces the value. Dealers, collectors and experts in the field will know when a coin has been cleaned, and it won’t garner even a second look if you were trying to sell it.
Some people might think that they should give their collection a scrubbing because a few pieces don shine, or because they look kind of dirty. An old bent coin is more appealing to a collector than a shiny one. You want to retain the originality and authenticity of the coin as well as the mystique. For instance take a collection that was found buried in a bag somewhere. You can tell a story. It looks old; it’s dirty, bent or broken. You also retain the history of the coin.
This is not to say that there are no ways of cleaning your coins. There’s ways to do it, but you better leave it to the experts. If you must clean your coins, then take them to someone who is experienced. The same applies to polishing your coins. Don’t do it. The chemicals in the polish can degrade your collection, and you could end up with more things wrong than you started out with. If you found your coin broken in two, please don’t glue it back together, leave it as is. Another thing, never, ever wash your coins with water. Have you ever seen a greenish looking layer on a coin? That’s what happens when they are exposed to moisture.
FEDERICO
Dec
10
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Borge Nielsen asked:
In the art of collecting coins, it’s an exciting feeling to find out just how valuable your current collection actually is. For novice coin collectors, it’s quite understandable if you still are not able to ascertain the different values to be found in coins. However for veteran hobbyists, the guidelines for properly determining the true value of a coin should pose not much of a problem in understanding, as expert collectors mostly have been oriented by dealers and numismatic experts on the basics of evaluating coin collection values.
First-time coin collection hobbyists need to know that each type of coin differs, and all coin values are different depending on the coin’s rarity and the coin’s grade. If you’re not sure what the exact values are, the next best thing to do is to have an expert evaluate your coin existing collection. If you wish, you may also have a number of experts conduct an appraisal on your collection. These individuals will surely have the experience and knowledge to help beginners appraise the right values of their coin collection. It’s worth knowing that the value of your coin should be approximately what you expect to pay when you sell them. First, before you head straight for an expert appraiser, you need to gather adequate data about the types of coins that you are inclined to add to your current collection. While you could get info from a wide array of sources, such as the Internet, just ensure that you are acquiring information from reputable and knowledgeable sources. The local public library could serve as a vital information hub, where you can get good-quality data regarding coin collecting values, as well as tips on the coin grading process. Once you immerse yourself on the required amount of information for properly appraising the values of a coin collection, you will then be able to fully understand the otherwise technical information that would be given by most expert coin appraisers. The good thing is that, you may even find an expert who would be more than happy to share with you his or her knowledge, and educate you further regarding the tricks of finding out a coin collection’s value, as well as share other stuff about coin grading and coin pricing. In getting advice from expert coin value appraisers, don’t be afraid, or be hesitant, to ask questions. Apart from asking questions, you also need to fully listen to his or her advice as well, because in the world of coin collecting, your coin’s value is always constantly changing. It would also be helpful if you read more about the intricacies of coin collecting, and sharpen your skills as well on the process of coin grading and other vital aspects.
A coin collector’s life is an evolutionary process of sorts, and each day comes with it a new breadth of experience, which surely will widen your horizons and sharpen your skills. After learning all the aspects of determining coin collection values, you will find it easy determining which coin is valuable, and which ones are not. You could try honing your skills by hopping from one coin shop to another, and try appraising each coin with the help of other collectors and expert dealers.
RILEY
In the art of collecting coins, it’s an exciting feeling to find out just how valuable your current collection actually is. For novice coin collectors, it’s quite understandable if you still are not able to ascertain the different values to be found in coins. However for veteran hobbyists, the guidelines for properly determining the true value of a coin should pose not much of a problem in understanding, as expert collectors mostly have been oriented by dealers and numismatic experts on the basics of evaluating coin collection values.
First-time coin collection hobbyists need to know that each type of coin differs, and all coin values are different depending on the coin’s rarity and the coin’s grade. If you’re not sure what the exact values are, the next best thing to do is to have an expert evaluate your coin existing collection. If you wish, you may also have a number of experts conduct an appraisal on your collection. These individuals will surely have the experience and knowledge to help beginners appraise the right values of their coin collection. It’s worth knowing that the value of your coin should be approximately what you expect to pay when you sell them. First, before you head straight for an expert appraiser, you need to gather adequate data about the types of coins that you are inclined to add to your current collection. While you could get info from a wide array of sources, such as the Internet, just ensure that you are acquiring information from reputable and knowledgeable sources. The local public library could serve as a vital information hub, where you can get good-quality data regarding coin collecting values, as well as tips on the coin grading process. Once you immerse yourself on the required amount of information for properly appraising the values of a coin collection, you will then be able to fully understand the otherwise technical information that would be given by most expert coin appraisers. The good thing is that, you may even find an expert who would be more than happy to share with you his or her knowledge, and educate you further regarding the tricks of finding out a coin collection’s value, as well as share other stuff about coin grading and coin pricing. In getting advice from expert coin value appraisers, don’t be afraid, or be hesitant, to ask questions. Apart from asking questions, you also need to fully listen to his or her advice as well, because in the world of coin collecting, your coin’s value is always constantly changing. It would also be helpful if you read more about the intricacies of coin collecting, and sharpen your skills as well on the process of coin grading and other vital aspects.
A coin collector’s life is an evolutionary process of sorts, and each day comes with it a new breadth of experience, which surely will widen your horizons and sharpen your skills. After learning all the aspects of determining coin collection values, you will find it easy determining which coin is valuable, and which ones are not. You could try honing your skills by hopping from one coin shop to another, and try appraising each coin with the help of other collectors and expert dealers.
RILEY
Dec
10
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Abhishek Agarwal asked:
e internet, or other professional dealers.
The coin collectors who are looking to make a lot of profit from this coin collection are known as investors… these are the people who look to find coins that are limited editions, outdated, or, rare. There are kids who do this as a hobby, and the interest that they develop early in their life gets magnified when they grow up, and they sure rock the field with their collections.
BENJAMIN
e internet, or other professional dealers.
The coin collectors who are looking to make a lot of profit from this coin collection are known as investors… these are the people who look to find coins that are limited editions, outdated, or, rare. There are kids who do this as a hobby, and the interest that they develop early in their life gets magnified when they grow up, and they sure rock the field with their collections.
BENJAMIN
Dec
9
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Michelle L. Green asked:
Do you have a passion for coin collecting? Why not make it your career? The Internet makes it easy for you to turn your coin collecting hobby into a high paying career.
By simply showcasing your coin collection and sharing your knowledge on your own website, you will attract other enthusists who are hungry for more tips and information about coin collecting.
By establishing an online community of coin collectors. This community will be your greatest asset because advertisers will pay you to expose your community to their advertisements.
It’s called affiliate marketing and it’s when you sign up for a company’s affiliate program, place their ads on your site, and the company will pay you a commission anytime one of your website visitors clicks on the ad and makes a purchase.
To find affiliate programs you can go to an affiliate program directory to pick and choose which affiliate programs you want to promote on your website. You then place their banner or text ad on your site.
You always want to choose affiliate programs for products that will appeal to your online community. Coin display cases, coin collecting books, and information products about coin collecting are great products to promote on your site.
To get started, all you need is a website, which consist of a domain name and webhosting. Your domain name should contain keywords such as “coin collecting”. Using keywords in your domain name will help you rank higher in the search engines so that coin collectors will find you easier.
You should also sign up for an autoresponder account. An autoresponder is a mailing list that allows you to send out a sequence of pre-written emails once a person opts in to your mailing list.
Your mailing list allows you to maintain communication with your online community and build up a customer base that you can promote your affiliate products to and earn a fat paycheck on any given day.
There is a learning curve to running your own website and effectively promoting affiliate products, but as long as you have a passion for coin collecting and are willing to learn you have nothing to worry about.
KURT
Do you have a passion for coin collecting? Why not make it your career? The Internet makes it easy for you to turn your coin collecting hobby into a high paying career.
By simply showcasing your coin collection and sharing your knowledge on your own website, you will attract other enthusists who are hungry for more tips and information about coin collecting.
By establishing an online community of coin collectors. This community will be your greatest asset because advertisers will pay you to expose your community to their advertisements.
It’s called affiliate marketing and it’s when you sign up for a company’s affiliate program, place their ads on your site, and the company will pay you a commission anytime one of your website visitors clicks on the ad and makes a purchase.
To find affiliate programs you can go to an affiliate program directory to pick and choose which affiliate programs you want to promote on your website. You then place their banner or text ad on your site.
You always want to choose affiliate programs for products that will appeal to your online community. Coin display cases, coin collecting books, and information products about coin collecting are great products to promote on your site.
To get started, all you need is a website, which consist of a domain name and webhosting. Your domain name should contain keywords such as “coin collecting”. Using keywords in your domain name will help you rank higher in the search engines so that coin collectors will find you easier.
You should also sign up for an autoresponder account. An autoresponder is a mailing list that allows you to send out a sequence of pre-written emails once a person opts in to your mailing list.
Your mailing list allows you to maintain communication with your online community and build up a customer base that you can promote your affiliate products to and earn a fat paycheck on any given day.
There is a learning curve to running your own website and effectively promoting affiliate products, but as long as you have a passion for coin collecting and are willing to learn you have nothing to worry about.
KURT
Dec
6
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Borge Nielsen asked:
First, I would like to introduce my own book “Coin Collecting Starts Here”. It is certainly the cheapest (and I truly believe, most valuable) coin collecting book available! I hope you will take the time to see the describtion of it at the end of this article.
Collecting coins is an interesting, truly educational and profitable hobby. Collecting may at times, provide a special comfort to the individual collector, as they are able to gather a collection of familiar objects, as well as build a repository of valuable assets. Successful coin collectors take a lot of time to learn everything there is to know about numismatics. Good sources of information are books, magazines, newsletters and brokers who can pass on information and news, when it happens. By using the resources a person can act fast before other collectors who want the same thing get the information first. If a person tries to collect without knowing the basics, he will never succeed in this hobby. Thats why I recommed theese books.
A number of coin collecting books are available in shops today. One of them is”Coin Collecting For Dummies”, which gives beginners a general overview of the joys and thrills of coin-collecting. This book gives readers an overview of just how relaxing and inexpensive it is to engage in the hobby of coin-collecting. It also gives first-time collectors sound advice on choosing and buying the right coins for your collection, deciding what to collect, sorting your collection, pricing and selling your coin, as well as analyzing your coin’s grades and exact values. If you buy the right coins and the market improves, there should be a chance you’ll make some profit on your collection. The book opens the eyes of readers to the thousands of possibilities coin-collecting offers collectors, and provides individuals with vital information as well on aspects such as history, geography, analytical and observation skills. “Coin Collecting For Dummies” should serve as a valuable reference material for both beginners and veteran collectors.
Another book, “World of Coins and Coin Collecting” , is a book which is referred to as the ”Complete guide to contemporary numismatics that collectors and investors turn to”. As coin collecting may at times be a head-turning and confusing endeavor, this book will offer expert advice on what to do, and which mistakes to avoid. This book also delves on vital developments in the coin-collecting industry during the last quarter century, and focuses considerable attention as well on the role of public and private libraries. This handy book offers pertinent advice for both beginners and expert coin collectors.
“The Complete Illustrated Guide to Coin Collecting”: How to start and build a great collection: the complete companion to world coins from antiquity to the … cataloguing, buying and selling. A comprehensive visual guide to understanding and collecting coins, ideal for those new to this popular hobby. This book speaks for it self high rated… here you see two reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars, A place to start…and a way to grow as a coin collector. This guide is a must for beginning hobbyist to get an overview of why coins are exciting to collect. It belongs in every public library and is a must gift for the new, young, or more advanced collector.
5.0 out of 5 stars, Great beginners Book. I got his for my grandson. It is really a nice way to begin to learn about coins. My brother, which is a long time coin collector said he would like to have one. So this coin book is good for the beginners and the seasoned collectors.
Coin collecting books are valuable resources which provide relevant information for collectors and non-collectors as well. The books sold in stores and online shops today generally have fully- illustrated and indexed guides to make it easier and more fun to read. Before you embark on a coin-collecting hobby, it would be best if you pick up these books first, and learn the ropes, from getting started, to determining coin values, buying coins in auction shops and on the Internet, and learning the basic aspects of grading coins.
CARL
First, I would like to introduce my own book “Coin Collecting Starts Here”. It is certainly the cheapest (and I truly believe, most valuable) coin collecting book available! I hope you will take the time to see the describtion of it at the end of this article.
Collecting coins is an interesting, truly educational and profitable hobby. Collecting may at times, provide a special comfort to the individual collector, as they are able to gather a collection of familiar objects, as well as build a repository of valuable assets. Successful coin collectors take a lot of time to learn everything there is to know about numismatics. Good sources of information are books, magazines, newsletters and brokers who can pass on information and news, when it happens. By using the resources a person can act fast before other collectors who want the same thing get the information first. If a person tries to collect without knowing the basics, he will never succeed in this hobby. Thats why I recommed theese books.
A number of coin collecting books are available in shops today. One of them is”Coin Collecting For Dummies”, which gives beginners a general overview of the joys and thrills of coin-collecting. This book gives readers an overview of just how relaxing and inexpensive it is to engage in the hobby of coin-collecting. It also gives first-time collectors sound advice on choosing and buying the right coins for your collection, deciding what to collect, sorting your collection, pricing and selling your coin, as well as analyzing your coin’s grades and exact values. If you buy the right coins and the market improves, there should be a chance you’ll make some profit on your collection. The book opens the eyes of readers to the thousands of possibilities coin-collecting offers collectors, and provides individuals with vital information as well on aspects such as history, geography, analytical and observation skills. “Coin Collecting For Dummies” should serve as a valuable reference material for both beginners and veteran collectors.
Another book, “World of Coins and Coin Collecting” , is a book which is referred to as the ”Complete guide to contemporary numismatics that collectors and investors turn to”. As coin collecting may at times be a head-turning and confusing endeavor, this book will offer expert advice on what to do, and which mistakes to avoid. This book also delves on vital developments in the coin-collecting industry during the last quarter century, and focuses considerable attention as well on the role of public and private libraries. This handy book offers pertinent advice for both beginners and expert coin collectors.
“The Complete Illustrated Guide to Coin Collecting”: How to start and build a great collection: the complete companion to world coins from antiquity to the … cataloguing, buying and selling. A comprehensive visual guide to understanding and collecting coins, ideal for those new to this popular hobby. This book speaks for it self high rated… here you see two reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars, A place to start…and a way to grow as a coin collector. This guide is a must for beginning hobbyist to get an overview of why coins are exciting to collect. It belongs in every public library and is a must gift for the new, young, or more advanced collector.
5.0 out of 5 stars, Great beginners Book. I got his for my grandson. It is really a nice way to begin to learn about coins. My brother, which is a long time coin collector said he would like to have one. So this coin book is good for the beginners and the seasoned collectors.
Coin collecting books are valuable resources which provide relevant information for collectors and non-collectors as well. The books sold in stores and online shops today generally have fully- illustrated and indexed guides to make it easier and more fun to read. Before you embark on a coin-collecting hobby, it would be best if you pick up these books first, and learn the ropes, from getting started, to determining coin values, buying coins in auction shops and on the Internet, and learning the basic aspects of grading coins.
CARL
Dec
4
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Borge Nielsen asked:
“In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation.” Alan Greenspan, 1966. One of the things every investor quickly discovers is that there are no sure deals or “can’t lose” investments in this wild and wooly world. There is always risk in the marketplace. Always. The key to success is to weigh the pros and cons of every investment, and determine the prospects of success.
For those who are beginners to the world of coin collecting, if you’ve already amassed a decent collection of coins, the first thing that would probably enter your mind would be, “are any of my coins rare or valuable?” This may be a tough question to answer, as an old coin may not always be a truly “rare” one. For example, you may have an old wheat penny in your repository, but what you don’t know is that there may be thousands of these wheat pennies that were circulated before. However, it would also be possible that a coin in your collection may be a truly rare one, although you’re not aware of it. Because of this possibility, it would be best if you delve some time learning about the tools required in identifying rare coins, as well as in embarking on rare coin collecting.
In the art of rare coin collecting, there are two major categories or classes for defining rare coins: Mintage Rarities and Grade Rarities. A Mintage rarity coin is a coin that is rare because it has a low mintage relative to market demand for the type. A Grade rarity coin on the other hand, is an otherwise common coin that is only rare because it falls in certain grades, like the current date U.S. Cents graded MS-70. In properly finding out if you got a rare coin in your collection, it would be best to check out The Official Red Book , which is considered the Bible for US coin collectors. This important book lists and indexes every kind of coin that was minted in the US, and also includes information on when each penny was made, how rare they are now, and what their current values are. Each coin in the book is represented in clear photographs, to properly inform collectors of their size and exact appearance. The Official Red Book comes out with a new and updated edition each year as well. A good source of education regarding rare coins would be the Internet. The Worldwide Web has a number of coin-identification Web sites, which may be very useful to novice coin collectors. Apart from consulting The Official Red Book and scanning the Internet, you could also bring your coin collection to a reputable dealer. These reputable and professional dealers ensure that they properly ***** and identify your coin collections, and provide you with vital pointers for identifying rare coins.
Rare coin collecting can be a great adventure. You can search for rare coins that offer good value on the Web, or in coin auctions, or you may also drop by a flea market. Flea markets, according to numismatic experts, are places where people go to buy different sorts of items at truly affordable prices. For budding coin collectors, this market can be a rare coin “paradise”, since you may be able to spot rare coins that are sold at rock-bottom, or very reasonable prices. According to veteran rare coin collectors, the most valuable and truly celebrated rare pennies are those that have minting errors, and have values ranging from a few dollars, and are still in circulation today. In addition, there are a number of rare coin dealer Web sites that provide collectors with a listing of modern rare coins, and show their prices as well. The art of searching for rare coins is truly an exciting and interesting one, especially when it leads you to a rare “find”.
HERBERT
“In the absence of the gold standard, there is no way to protect savings from confiscation through inflation.” Alan Greenspan, 1966. One of the things every investor quickly discovers is that there are no sure deals or “can’t lose” investments in this wild and wooly world. There is always risk in the marketplace. Always. The key to success is to weigh the pros and cons of every investment, and determine the prospects of success.
For those who are beginners to the world of coin collecting, if you’ve already amassed a decent collection of coins, the first thing that would probably enter your mind would be, “are any of my coins rare or valuable?” This may be a tough question to answer, as an old coin may not always be a truly “rare” one. For example, you may have an old wheat penny in your repository, but what you don’t know is that there may be thousands of these wheat pennies that were circulated before. However, it would also be possible that a coin in your collection may be a truly rare one, although you’re not aware of it. Because of this possibility, it would be best if you delve some time learning about the tools required in identifying rare coins, as well as in embarking on rare coin collecting.
In the art of rare coin collecting, there are two major categories or classes for defining rare coins: Mintage Rarities and Grade Rarities. A Mintage rarity coin is a coin that is rare because it has a low mintage relative to market demand for the type. A Grade rarity coin on the other hand, is an otherwise common coin that is only rare because it falls in certain grades, like the current date U.S. Cents graded MS-70. In properly finding out if you got a rare coin in your collection, it would be best to check out The Official Red Book , which is considered the Bible for US coin collectors. This important book lists and indexes every kind of coin that was minted in the US, and also includes information on when each penny was made, how rare they are now, and what their current values are. Each coin in the book is represented in clear photographs, to properly inform collectors of their size and exact appearance. The Official Red Book comes out with a new and updated edition each year as well. A good source of education regarding rare coins would be the Internet. The Worldwide Web has a number of coin-identification Web sites, which may be very useful to novice coin collectors. Apart from consulting The Official Red Book and scanning the Internet, you could also bring your coin collection to a reputable dealer. These reputable and professional dealers ensure that they properly ***** and identify your coin collections, and provide you with vital pointers for identifying rare coins.
Rare coin collecting can be a great adventure. You can search for rare coins that offer good value on the Web, or in coin auctions, or you may also drop by a flea market. Flea markets, according to numismatic experts, are places where people go to buy different sorts of items at truly affordable prices. For budding coin collectors, this market can be a rare coin “paradise”, since you may be able to spot rare coins that are sold at rock-bottom, or very reasonable prices. According to veteran rare coin collectors, the most valuable and truly celebrated rare pennies are those that have minting errors, and have values ranging from a few dollars, and are still in circulation today. In addition, there are a number of rare coin dealer Web sites that provide collectors with a listing of modern rare coins, and show their prices as well. The art of searching for rare coins is truly an exciting and interesting one, especially when it leads you to a rare “find”.
HERBERT
Dec
3
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Mark Etinger asked:
The hobby of coin collecting is unlike any other hobby. It is an entertaining past time that millions of people around the world enjoy. When your collection grows, you start to discover that there is a story behind each and every coin. Special coins can take you on a special tour through the past and provide you with better understanding of our history. Other coins tell you the journey they’ve been through. But most off all you can enjoy wonderful memories and have a legacy that lasts generations to come.
If you’d like to get into the coin collecting business there are a few things you should know - that’s why we’ve got this list together so you can have an easy start.
Which coins you would like to collect? There are many and many different types of coins from all over the world and from different time frames. It’s better for you to start by focusing on a theme that interests you most. You can collect coins by years or by countries. You can collect themed coins like coins that depict your hero or a subject you’re interested in, like nature or airplanes. Start with collecting coins that are available or in circulation and see if you like it. Collect the State quarters or ask from friends that travel abroad to bring you back some coins. This is an exciting and inexpensive way to start a coin collection. If you see that coin collecting is your calling, start with doing some homework. You can find information online or in various magazines about coins and professional collectors. Get a protective album or book where you can safely store your coin collection. These albums are great when you want to display your collection and they also keep the coins protected. Finish a set before moving on to the next. Once you start a collection, you can get easily tempted to get other coins and different themes. When you finish a set, it makes it easier to have an organized and valuable collection. When your coin collection starts to gain scope and value, you should think about safe storage. Buy or rent a safe because coin collections are the first thing thieves are looking for. If you don’t have a safe, make sure that the collection is kept in a well hidden place, and not displayed around the house.
Another benefit of collecting coins is the fact that it can become pretty valuable with time. Try and work with metals that will rise in value like silver and gold but don’t go over the top. It takes time for your collection to gain value and in the meanwhile you should know your budget.
If you are looking for more information about coins and coin collections, head on to www.ContinentalMint.com were we help Coin Collectors start and expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available. At www.ContinentalMint.com we are dedicated to bring you a memorable piece of U.S. history, a professional, knowledgeable Customer Service and discounted prices and shipping rates.
Continental Mint helps Coin Collectors to expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available.
KENNITH
The hobby of coin collecting is unlike any other hobby. It is an entertaining past time that millions of people around the world enjoy. When your collection grows, you start to discover that there is a story behind each and every coin. Special coins can take you on a special tour through the past and provide you with better understanding of our history. Other coins tell you the journey they’ve been through. But most off all you can enjoy wonderful memories and have a legacy that lasts generations to come.
If you’d like to get into the coin collecting business there are a few things you should know - that’s why we’ve got this list together so you can have an easy start.
Which coins you would like to collect? There are many and many different types of coins from all over the world and from different time frames. It’s better for you to start by focusing on a theme that interests you most. You can collect coins by years or by countries. You can collect themed coins like coins that depict your hero or a subject you’re interested in, like nature or airplanes. Start with collecting coins that are available or in circulation and see if you like it. Collect the State quarters or ask from friends that travel abroad to bring you back some coins. This is an exciting and inexpensive way to start a coin collection. If you see that coin collecting is your calling, start with doing some homework. You can find information online or in various magazines about coins and professional collectors. Get a protective album or book where you can safely store your coin collection. These albums are great when you want to display your collection and they also keep the coins protected. Finish a set before moving on to the next. Once you start a collection, you can get easily tempted to get other coins and different themes. When you finish a set, it makes it easier to have an organized and valuable collection. When your coin collection starts to gain scope and value, you should think about safe storage. Buy or rent a safe because coin collections are the first thing thieves are looking for. If you don’t have a safe, make sure that the collection is kept in a well hidden place, and not displayed around the house.
Another benefit of collecting coins is the fact that it can become pretty valuable with time. Try and work with metals that will rise in value like silver and gold but don’t go over the top. It takes time for your collection to gain value and in the meanwhile you should know your budget.
If you are looking for more information about coins and coin collections, head on to www.ContinentalMint.com were we help Coin Collectors start and expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available. At www.ContinentalMint.com we are dedicated to bring you a memorable piece of U.S. history, a professional, knowledgeable Customer Service and discounted prices and shipping rates.
Continental Mint helps Coin Collectors to expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available.
KENNITH
Dec
1
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Mark Etinger asked:
If you are new to the coin colleting business – we’d like to welcome you onboard. You’ll soon discover that coin collecting is unlike any other hobby. Coins will tell you stories, take you to special places and ancient times and if you want your coin collection to last generations to come, there are a few things you should know, because coins can be delicate and keeping your collection in good shape is not as easy as it looks.
Although coins are basically made to be used and exchanged, proof coins don’t really like to be out in the open, exposed to different elements and conditions that hasten their deterioration. Coins don’t like damp places, liquids, acids, and even bare human skin. Yep, coins generally don’t like you. Or anybody. First of all you should get a protective, acid-free, album or book where you can safely store your coin collection. These albums are great when you want to display your collection and they also keep the coins protected. But don’t use any album and don’t be tempted to put your coins in that old baseball cards album. Buy the protective case from a coin dealer because a chemical element found in PVC and some types of plastic can damage your coins overtime. You should also store your coins in a dry and dark place, where the temperature is comfortable and mild. Now this one is a little tough. We know that you got a collection running and like any collector you want to see and feel your precious exhibit. But you shouldn’t really touch coins with your hands. Our body and finger oil is harmful to proof coins and can cause scratches and discoloration. Even when you use gloves, try to hold the coin by its edges. And don’t sneeze! No matter what happens, you should never clean your coin collection! No kidding! Cleaning will only damage the coin and its value. If, for some reason, you must clean a coin, do us a favor and let a professional ***** its value first. If it turns out that your silver dollar worth less than a nickel - go ahead and clean like there’s no tomorrow. But know that once a coin is cleaned, there is no turning back. It will loose the coating and toning and be more vulnerable. As a rule, you should never clean proof coins or uncirculated coins. If you really must, clean only circulated coins and let a professional do the job for you. Remember to check your coins regularly. See if anything changed, any discoloration or aging signs. Sometimes you can find a coat of green substance on your coins which probably means that there is a reaction with the protective cover or with the storing conditions and you should consider other storage possibilities.
If you are looking for more information about coins and coin collections, head on to www.ContinentalMint.com were we help Coin Collectors start and expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available. At www.ContinentalMint.com we are dedicated to bring you a memorable piece of U.S. history, a professional, knowledgeable Customer Service and discounted prices and shipping rates.
Continental Mint helps Coin Collectors to expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available.
WILLARD
If you are new to the coin colleting business – we’d like to welcome you onboard. You’ll soon discover that coin collecting is unlike any other hobby. Coins will tell you stories, take you to special places and ancient times and if you want your coin collection to last generations to come, there are a few things you should know, because coins can be delicate and keeping your collection in good shape is not as easy as it looks.
Although coins are basically made to be used and exchanged, proof coins don’t really like to be out in the open, exposed to different elements and conditions that hasten their deterioration. Coins don’t like damp places, liquids, acids, and even bare human skin. Yep, coins generally don’t like you. Or anybody. First of all you should get a protective, acid-free, album or book where you can safely store your coin collection. These albums are great when you want to display your collection and they also keep the coins protected. But don’t use any album and don’t be tempted to put your coins in that old baseball cards album. Buy the protective case from a coin dealer because a chemical element found in PVC and some types of plastic can damage your coins overtime. You should also store your coins in a dry and dark place, where the temperature is comfortable and mild. Now this one is a little tough. We know that you got a collection running and like any collector you want to see and feel your precious exhibit. But you shouldn’t really touch coins with your hands. Our body and finger oil is harmful to proof coins and can cause scratches and discoloration. Even when you use gloves, try to hold the coin by its edges. And don’t sneeze! No matter what happens, you should never clean your coin collection! No kidding! Cleaning will only damage the coin and its value. If, for some reason, you must clean a coin, do us a favor and let a professional ***** its value first. If it turns out that your silver dollar worth less than a nickel - go ahead and clean like there’s no tomorrow. But know that once a coin is cleaned, there is no turning back. It will loose the coating and toning and be more vulnerable. As a rule, you should never clean proof coins or uncirculated coins. If you really must, clean only circulated coins and let a professional do the job for you. Remember to check your coins regularly. See if anything changed, any discoloration or aging signs. Sometimes you can find a coat of green substance on your coins which probably means that there is a reaction with the protective cover or with the storing conditions and you should consider other storage possibilities.
If you are looking for more information about coins and coin collections, head on to www.ContinentalMint.com were we help Coin Collectors start and expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available. At www.ContinentalMint.com we are dedicated to bring you a memorable piece of U.S. history, a professional, knowledgeable Customer Service and discounted prices and shipping rates.
Continental Mint helps Coin Collectors to expand their collection with a wide selection of coin sets and collectors’ supplies, at the best prices available.
WILLARD
Nov
27
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Abhishek Agarwal asked:
Collecting coins is a passion enjoyed by many. Some do it for fun and others do it to gain something out of it. But in the end of the day there’s a valid reason behind coin collecting. If an individual has taken coin collection as an activity to gain something out of it, he is known as a numismatist. He should certainly understand the values that he can be obtained out of coin collection.
Any collector should comprehend the significance of the coins they collect and about the value they possess. A person whose hobby is coin collection needn’t worry to know the value of what he possesses but a numismatist should be well-versed in what he does as it deals with making money.
A collector of coins can not make money if his coins are not in a proper condition as the buyer will not buy it unless the coin is in a good state. Therefore, as a numismatist it’s essential to pay proper attention to the essential quality of the coin.
There are various measures a numismatist should acquire as many coins may not be of great value now, but definitely of value in the years to come. So adequate measures should be taken for proper storage and numismatists should always keep in mind the profit that they will gain in the future.
As mentioned before, the value and the quality of coins play an important part while selling. That being the case, there are many numismatists with hopes of making fortune, buy coins to add to their collection. Many turn to experts who are dealers in coin collection and online auction websites. Irrespective of how numismatic coins are bought, the significance of quality and condition can’t be emphasized enough.
It is essential to examine the quality of the coin because the condition and value are equally important. The value of a coin which is in a bad condition decreases when they are compared to other coins which are in good shape. It is essential to look into this aspect while purchasing a coin, as nobody would like to pay the complete prize value for a coin which is in a bad condition. A numismatist that has ideas of selling his coins later for profit making needs to keep in mind that lesser the money spent on a coin collection’s maintenance, larger the profits will be.
In order to know about the conditions and values of various coins, one must know how to go about it. For beginners there are various sources, namely books and websites through which coin collection can be learnt. These sources help us to learn and also to examine the quality of the coins collected. This involves using many coin dealers who are experts in examining the quality of the coins. Once you learn to put an estimate on your collection it adds a new thrill to the hobby.
AVERY
Collecting coins is a passion enjoyed by many. Some do it for fun and others do it to gain something out of it. But in the end of the day there’s a valid reason behind coin collecting. If an individual has taken coin collection as an activity to gain something out of it, he is known as a numismatist. He should certainly understand the values that he can be obtained out of coin collection.
Any collector should comprehend the significance of the coins they collect and about the value they possess. A person whose hobby is coin collection needn’t worry to know the value of what he possesses but a numismatist should be well-versed in what he does as it deals with making money.
A collector of coins can not make money if his coins are not in a proper condition as the buyer will not buy it unless the coin is in a good state. Therefore, as a numismatist it’s essential to pay proper attention to the essential quality of the coin.
There are various measures a numismatist should acquire as many coins may not be of great value now, but definitely of value in the years to come. So adequate measures should be taken for proper storage and numismatists should always keep in mind the profit that they will gain in the future.
As mentioned before, the value and the quality of coins play an important part while selling. That being the case, there are many numismatists with hopes of making fortune, buy coins to add to their collection. Many turn to experts who are dealers in coin collection and online auction websites. Irrespective of how numismatic coins are bought, the significance of quality and condition can’t be emphasized enough.
It is essential to examine the quality of the coin because the condition and value are equally important. The value of a coin which is in a bad condition decreases when they are compared to other coins which are in good shape. It is essential to look into this aspect while purchasing a coin, as nobody would like to pay the complete prize value for a coin which is in a bad condition. A numismatist that has ideas of selling his coins later for profit making needs to keep in mind that lesser the money spent on a coin collection’s maintenance, larger the profits will be.
In order to know about the conditions and values of various coins, one must know how to go about it. For beginners there are various sources, namely books and websites through which coin collection can be learnt. These sources help us to learn and also to examine the quality of the coins collected. This involves using many coin dealers who are experts in examining the quality of the coins. Once you learn to put an estimate on your collection it adds a new thrill to the hobby.
AVERY
Nov
26
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Abhishek Agarwal asked:
Coin collection is a hobby which has been going for ages. Many of the common accumulators in the cosmos were Louis 14 and the Louis the Great. To keep trail of coins in our collection or to supervise the rate of uncommon coins in the marketplace, it pays to possess coin collection software system.
There are a lot of reasons how coins became collectible. Some are treasured because of the art and the others because of some events in the history like the war or the Great Depression. Whatever might be the reason, coin collection software can update an individual about these kinds prior to any kind of action.
Some inventory broadcasts contain a comprehensive database of much more than 10K coins globally. The software system admits the user to skim pictures in a person’s accumulation and is programmed in its database.
All others only possess a database of all coins that the U.S. minted. The program admits the user to choose the coin and render various accounts about them.
Coin collection software is to help one organize and catalogue the coins of one’s ownership. Some sites charge an amount to buy the software system but most of it may be downloaded free of charge from the net. The program would work till the computer used is very much compatible with it.
There are numerous numismatologists that accumulate coins which are still circulated than people who see only for the uncommon ones. The survey of it is interesting as a person can study the history of a country based on some coins. Naturally, this may only happen if an individual has time to practice it.
Numismatology software has shown people a very easy way to keep record of coins which they pursue. Rather than opening infinite folders that possess various coins in them, an individual can barely type a couple of words and the data will be seen right on the monitor screen. This makes it much easier for the accumulator to reveal his accumulation a potential customer with the trust of interchanging it for a different coin of same or bigger rate.
The ideal coin collecting software system should possess good search potentiality, limitless entries and other extra features. By watching the different programs and trying a few, the person can find the correct one needed. Before getting it, the individual should have scanned it first as the software system might contain a computer virus which may harm the computer.
KEVIN
Coin collection is a hobby which has been going for ages. Many of the common accumulators in the cosmos were Louis 14 and the Louis the Great. To keep trail of coins in our collection or to supervise the rate of uncommon coins in the marketplace, it pays to possess coin collection software system.
There are a lot of reasons how coins became collectible. Some are treasured because of the art and the others because of some events in the history like the war or the Great Depression. Whatever might be the reason, coin collection software can update an individual about these kinds prior to any kind of action.
Some inventory broadcasts contain a comprehensive database of much more than 10K coins globally. The software system admits the user to skim pictures in a person’s accumulation and is programmed in its database.
All others only possess a database of all coins that the U.S. minted. The program admits the user to choose the coin and render various accounts about them.
Coin collection software is to help one organize and catalogue the coins of one’s ownership. Some sites charge an amount to buy the software system but most of it may be downloaded free of charge from the net. The program would work till the computer used is very much compatible with it.
There are numerous numismatologists that accumulate coins which are still circulated than people who see only for the uncommon ones. The survey of it is interesting as a person can study the history of a country based on some coins. Naturally, this may only happen if an individual has time to practice it.
Numismatology software has shown people a very easy way to keep record of coins which they pursue. Rather than opening infinite folders that possess various coins in them, an individual can barely type a couple of words and the data will be seen right on the monitor screen. This makes it much easier for the accumulator to reveal his accumulation a potential customer with the trust of interchanging it for a different coin of same or bigger rate.
The ideal coin collecting software system should possess good search potentiality, limitless entries and other extra features. By watching the different programs and trying a few, the person can find the correct one needed. Before getting it, the individual should have scanned it first as the software system might contain a computer virus which may harm the computer.
KEVIN