Archive for March, 2009
Learning the ropes of Numismatics
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.
Numismatists or [...]
Gold Coin Collecting
Coin collecting is something that dates back to the when coins were first issued for trade. It was only in the Middle Ages that people turned this into a hobby because of the art work and the historical value.
Coin collecting today is still a hobby that many people enjoy. One of the most precious [...]
A coin is worth more than a coin
Coin collectors, old and new, have always wondered whether the coin or coins they have in their possession are worth more than the face value today – or in the foreseeable future.
Even though that a coin which has little or no value monetarily is not necessarily one would not keep or make part of [...]
All About Coin Collecting: Grade Coins with Ease!
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 introduced [...]
American Buffalo Coins
In 1913 the U.S. Mint used design for the nickel which depicted a buffalo. Many years later, in 2006 the U.S. Mint decided to borrow the design and create a gold coin that would also depict a buffalo. The 1 ounce American Buffalo Gold coin shows the same buffalo from the 1913 nickel, which was [...]
How to Earn Your Coin Collecting Merit Badge
There is more to Coin collecting than just keeping coins. There is something at stake for those who make an effort to know what they are collecting: the Coin Collector’s Merit Badge.
A person who wants to acquire a merit badge must prove himself to be someone who knows a lot about coins.
Here are [...]
Coin Collecting Basics: Your Own Coin Collecting Kit
Coin collecting is not as simple as keeping coins: it may be observed from numismatists or even coin enthusiasts that it is a systematic and somewhat complicated hobby. Certain tools must be employed to ensure both fun, discipline and to some extent, good profit.
Here are some of the essential things that must be included [...]
Starting a Coin Collection for Kids
The best time to mould a child (kid) is when he/she is still young. By getting the curious minds involved in something educational, there is a very good chance that they will become responsible adults.
Some parents can start by teaching how to cook or baking at a young age. If the child enjoys and does [...]
Joining a Coin Club
People engage in social activities for many reasons; most common is sharing in the same interest and passion as other people. It is in places like these that information about a certain subject is shared and new ideas and trends are revealed that keep its members up to date with current events that happen in [...]
Starting a Coin Collection
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 [...]
