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Time to Invest in Gold Coins ? By : Chris Linux Many people collect coins as a hobby, but very few realize its investment potential. GoldCoin collecting can be a fun hobby as well as a source of potential income if one knows what he is doing Start A Collection With Inexpensive Rare Coins By : Victor Epand Becoming a connoisseur, or numismatic, of rare, beautiful coins is making a simply investment of your time to study this ever-growing hobby. Searching For That Right Coin By : Victor Epand Trying to locate that missing coin to complete a set in your collection can sometimes be really hard, unless you know the sources needed to find your valuable missing coin. Choosing To Collect Rare Coins By : Victor Epand Certain coins are extremely rare, while another may be that although the coin may not be worth much now, someday the popularity and value will increase. Finding Valuable Coins In Your Pocket Change By : Victor Epand Individuals usually pay good money for rare coins that may be found inside your pockets, but learning how to distingish these coins in your change takes patience and a good magnifying glass. The Romance Of Collecting Coins By : Victor Epand There is a romance that is associated with coin collecting that collectors find when discovering the hidden stories held behind coins. Commonly Found Errors Within Your Change By : Victor Epand Hundreds of dollars are tossed into vending machines each week without the individuals actually knowing what they are throwing away. Add Ancient Coins To Your Collection By : Victor Epand There are a variety of ancient coins to focus your individual collections on, which was once considered as the hobby of kings. Determine Your Old Coin Values By : Victor Epand Older coins have fascinating detail that newer coins lack, but the quality of these old and rare coins helps when grading and with pricing. Determine The Grade Of Your Coins By : Victor Epand A variety of factors are put into play with grading the coins of your collection, but the primary objective is to understand the grading scale. History Of Coin Mint Marks By : Victor Epand Mint marks were originally developed to locate problem with coins whether it be underweight or overweight, then the mint mark would immediately tell where the coin was minted and the problem could be corrected quickly. Stamp Collecting as a hobby By : If you think that stamp collecting merely involves the preservation of postage stamps in nicely-compiled binders, think again. Collecting Canadian Coins By : qcmat87 Collecting Canadian coins can be a very expensive hobby that can turn you rich in a matter or months with the good findings. Here's what you need to look out for. Buy Gold - Wise Investment Options By : CoinsBullions An industry first, the aim has been not only to extend the frontiers of bullion bar concepts, but also to place new emphasis on the intrinsic beauty - and therefore value - of precious metals overall. U.S. gold coins are always of the highest quality. By : CoinsBullions Whether you are looking for proof quality Saint Gaudens and Liberty double eagles, mint state Indian gold coins, capped bust eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles, our selection of top-quality U.S. gold coin will impress you. The Value of Your Coins By : neil parnham So you are wanting to value your coins, what are the factors that will effect this how can you improve them to make you more money. Collecting Coins a Collectors Guide By : neil parnham 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. Coin Collecting for the Abolsute Beginner Learner By : neil parnham Gold coins are something of a rare commodity. They were circulated only until 1933, which makes them expensive when they are auctioned. The nice thing about gold is that its value probably will never go down - making it a good investment. Coin Collecting Starter Guide By : neil parnham Are you wanting to start collecting coins, you could gain a great financial benefit as well as a personal satisfaction for doing so. Put More Money In Your Pocket - Collect Coins! By : Stephen Dolan Coin collecting is a very profitable pasttime. It's also a lot of fun! So what should you collect and why? Find out how to collect and profit... 7 Most Common Coin Collecting Themes By : Cindy Heller Coin collecting has been the hobby of many people for many years. If you refer to history, the first coin collectors were kings and emperors of different kingdoms all over the world. Some of the first known coin collectors are the Roman Emperors and King Farouk of Egypt. Coins to Own Now for the Regular Coin Collector Part I By : Keith Scott First of an infinite part series. Some coins rise in value and some do not. This article will explain why I believe the 1909 VDB has risen in value over the last year History Behind The Gold And Silver Coins By : Cindy Heller People in the older times do not use any form of currency to buy things they need. They just trade their goods at the market place and exchange things they have for things they want or need. How To Determine The Prices And Values Of Coins In Your Collection By : Cindy Heller Coin collecting is mostly known as an expensive and very interesting hobby. It can also be a profitable hobby if the collectors know how to make a profit from their hobby. Coin collectors are known to pay excessive amount of money just to obtain single rare coin. Coin prices sometimes soar when a coin that is most sought after is only available in limited quantity. Facts About Coin Grading And Coin Appraisal Coin Collectors Should Know By : Cindy Heller If you just started coin collection s a hobby and are new to coin collection, it is a good idea for you to start learning about coin appraisals and grading systems. Coin appraisal and coin grading is very important as it will help you determine the condition and value of your coins. Rare US And Foreign Coins By : Victor Epand This article is about rare us and foreign coins. How much they would be worth to a collecter. Three Great Supplies Coin Collecting Websites Sell By : MIKE SELVON If you're new to the idea of coin collecting as a hobby, you may be intrigued by the great supplies coin collecting websites offer and sell. Beginners' Questions about Coin Collecting By : MIKE SELVON This article will address some popular questions and concerns that first time coin collectors may have. What The Coin Collector Should Know About The World Coin By : MIKE SELVON Possessing a world coin collection can be impressive. Getting into Gold Coin Collecting By : MIKE SELVON Gold coin collecting can add an extra sense of excitement to the normal coin collecting hobby. Determining Rare Coin Value By : MIKE SELVON Trying to determine the value of a coin you have just added to your collection can be exciting. Cautions for Coin Price and Value By : MIKE SELVON When you're getting into the hobby of coin collecting, determining it's price and a fair value for the coins you buy is a priority. Becoming a Coin Collector By : MIKE SELVON If you have a jar of coins sitting around you house, you are a coin collector. Coin Collecting Supplies for Beginners By : MIKE SELVON The proper coin collecting supplies are ideal for creating an impressive collection. Coin Collecting Fascination and Wonder By : MIKE SELVON Coin collecting can be a great pastime for children. Great Books on Biblical Coins By : Dave Millington An introduction to Biblical Numismatic Books What Coin Magazine Should I Subscribe To? By : Keith Scott Are you thinking of subscribing to a coin collecting magazine but you are not sure which one to subscribe to? Look no further. Read about the major ones here! Rare Coins and Currency- An Investment To Be Mined By : Suzanne Collecting rare coin and currency can be a fun and challenging hobby or career if that is your forte. For some it’s a childhood hobby, for others money is worth more than it’s weight in gold and uncirculated money holds the highest value. Finding Coins Worth Collecting The Low Tech Way By : Douglas Taylor You might think you would like to start a coin collection. Although you would like to give it a try you may not be sure your interest is high enough to justify investing a lot of time or money into this hobby. This article will look at some creative ways to get started with coins worth collecting without spending a lot of money. Can You Earn Any Cash Investing In Coins By : Douglas Taylor You may have heard that investing in coins and selling them at a higher price is a good way to finance your coin collecting hobby and make a little money while you are at it. How Is A 1963 Half Dollar Coin Valued By : Douglas Taylor Between 1948 and 1963 the silver half dollar was known as the Franklin Half Dollar and on one side could be seen a picture of Benjamin Franklin and on the reverse side was the Liberty Bell with a small eagle. At the time of it first being minted this coin was required to have a small eagle to the right of the Liberty Bell by law. Steps to Help Keep Your Coin Collection Value High By : Douglas Taylor When you get bit by the coin collecting bug you may find yourself spending many of your waking hours on your coin collection. You have a lot of time and money invested in this hobby of yours so you need to be as careful as you can with your collection. How To Go About Finding The Right Kind Of Storage For Your Coin Collection By : Douglas Taylor Often trying to find the proper type of coin collecting storage can be one of the most important tasks to be faced by the everyday coin collector around the world. They need to find storage that will ensure the value and quality of their coins as well as keeping them maintained. So in order to do this they should be stored in both a secure and safe place. The Parthian Empire, some collectors focus on artistic interest By : Terry Kubiak Greek coins describe coins of Mediterranean city-states and kingdoms before the Roman Empire, Celtic tribes and Indo-Greek kingdoms.. There are many opportunities for specialization. Some collectors focus on artistic interest. The collection of Calouste Gulbenkian is an outstanding example of the artistic appeal of the finest coins of ancient Greece. Leonidas at Thermopylae other collectors specialize in issues of a single city. Coin Collection Folders Help Protect Your Valuable Coin Collection By : Douglas Taylor Many people start collecting coins because they really enjoy hunting down old coins and because of the satisfaction the hobby brings when you find that rare old coin. Once you have located that great find most people will want to do everything they can to protect the coin from harm. Cleaning Coins - Think About It First By : Bowe Packer Have some rare coins you think might need a little cleaning? Think again. What Needs To Be Considered When Providing An Estimate Of Value On A Rare Coin By : Douglas Taylor When dealers are looking at a rare coin value estimate there are a number of things that they will need to take into account. In this article we will look at the things that such dealers will consider when estimating the value of a rare coin. What Might Actually Determine The Value Of Your Coin Collection By : Douglas Taylor One of the best ways of valuing your coin collection is by using a coin dealer. These are experts in their field and they are likely to stay abreast of prices, auctions, information and news related to coin collecting. What Are Challenge Coins By : Bowe Packer Are you a coin collector or want to be? Learn how to become an expert coin collector. How To Value Coins Using A Coin Value Guide By : Douglas Taylor One of the most important pieces of information that a coin collector will want to know is how much a coin is worth. By knowing what a coin is worth will affect what they are willing to pay or sell it for. Plus it will help you to look and appreciate your coins much more. There are plenty of US coin value guides available both off and online. Coin Collecting Values! What Is Your Coin Collection Worth? By : Douglas Taylor There are so many things that can affect the value of your coin collection. A lot of these are obvious like the condition your coin is in or how old it is. How many coins were produced is another item that will affect your coin collecting values. Other things to keep in mind are factors that are beyond your control such as how much desire there is for the coin you own. Finding Old American Coins In Ordinary Places By : Douglas Taylor While there are certainly many places to find old coins on the net, in some ways this hobby can be as traditional as it was back before the Internet. People starting out in their coin-collecting journey are often delighted to discover how many old American coins are still in everyday use. Finding Collectible Coin Bargains On Ebay By : Phillip Mason Tips for buying collectible coins on eBay. Brandnew Guide to Starting a Coin Collection By : If you're seriously interested in knowing about coin collection, you need to think beyond the basics. This informative article takes a closer look at things you need to know about coin collection. Did You Know There is a New Dollar Coin for 2007 By : Keith Scott The US Mint will begin issue of a new dollar coin in 2007 Fascinating British Coin Collecting With A Feel of Nostalgia By : Lesley Chew Discover the joys of British Coin Collecting. Your Must-Know Guide To American Coin Collecting By : Lesley Chew Interested in American coin collecting? This article explores what are the different types of American coin that a collector can specialize in. Amazing Time and Money-Saving Tips for Enthusiasts of Coin Collecting By : Lee Dobbins Coin collecting is not only a hobby, it's also an investment - Learn how to make the most out of it! Coin Collecting Hobby : Great Fun For The Whole Family By : Susan Dean Isn't it funny that when we are kids we tend to enjoy collecting as a hobby but most of us do not continue this through adult life? I know as a child I enjoyed a stamp and coin collecting hobby along with swap cards and teddy bears. Your Coin Collection Is Worth How Much? By : Lesley Chew How do you determined how much is your coin collection worth? Discover the various sources that you can use to determine the value of your coin collection. The History of the 1943 Steel Cent By : Keith Scott In 1943, the US Mint distributed a coin made of steel. Why did this happen? History of the Famous 1913 Liberty Nickel By : Keith Scott The most famous coin of all is the 1913 Liberty Nickel. How did this coin become so famous and how did it come about? Did you know it isn't even considered a legal issue coin? Make Yours A Gold Coin Collection By : Lesley Chew Gold coin collecting is an exciting and fairly secure investment. Discover what other benefits financially does gold coin collecting holds besides being such a fascinating hobby. History of the Liberty 'V' Nickel By : Keith Scott Ever wonder how the Liberty Nickel, or 'V' nickel as it is sometimes called came about? Read on to learn the interesting history behind this coin. Gold Coins - An Investment in Your Financial Liberty By : Ricardy Banks When you have a child, or even before you do, start collecting gold coins. When your child grows up, cash them in to send your high school graduate to the University of their choice. How Can I Buy Coins on eBay Without Getting Ripped Off? By : Keith Scott Is it safe to buy coins on Ebay? Follow these tips to put the odds in your court. How to Assemble a Liberty Head V Nickel Collection By : Keith Scott Liberty Nickels can make for a great collecting challenge. Learn how to get started Coin Dealer- Get to Know The Secrets By : Brooke Hayles You must be speculating how a dealer of coins is capable of making so much cash. It actually depends on the collectors and buyers of coins known to the dealer and the money he gains from buying and selling them. The coin dealer gambles in this trade. Collecting American Coins By : M. D. Robinson Coin collecting is exciting, and collecting American coins is a simple and interesting hobby if you reside in the United States. There are some truly intriguing coins of most denominations. Tips For Online Coin Auction Enthusiasts By : Lee Dobbins Tips on coin collecting and buying coins at online auctions. How To Value Collectible Coins By : Lee Dobbins Coins can be fun to collect and also a great investment. Many coins are worth well more than the face value and this article will give you the basics on how to determine the value of your collectible coins. Which Silver Dollar Do you Own? By : MITCHELL HAMPSON The majority of us would prefer our money in paper bill form, but for most of our history, United States money came in coins. Coin Collecting Opens The Door To The Past By : Susan Jan Coins have often been regarded as 'mirrors of history'. Other than the monetary value and worth of antique coins, they also possess historical value. Coins belonging to different ages have different stories to tell of empires and emperors. 10 Great Cents By : Kip Goldhammer It is safe to say there have been many important coins in the history of the cent denomination. Ranging from expensive and scarce to rather available and inexpensive, important cents take a number of forms, making the top 10 an interesting and diverse group.The cent was a high priority for the U.S. Mint from its start, with the first cents being minted for circulation in 1793, the year after the Mint opened. Here’s my list of the 10 best that have been produced since then. Rare Spanish Coins Found in Ship Wreck By : Barney Garcia The Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Atocha, struck a reef and sank on September 6, 1622, during a raging hurricane near the Florida Keys. Mel Fisher and his company discovered the main wreck site on July 20, 1985 and ultimately recovered over 160,000 silver Spanish colonial coins. Feel the Gold Rush with Gold Coins By : A lot of people find collecting gold coins as not only an incredibly interesting hobby but a fairly lucrative one as well! Over time, your collection will accure value and parts of it can be sold if you desire... Coin Collecting Throughout the Ages By : Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for small, round, shiny things. And throughout the ages, coin collectors have always been on the prowl for the oldest, rarest, most attractive coins around. Collect Coins and Make Profit By : Collecting coins has long been a favorite pastime of many. Whether you like old pennies or coins from other countries, people have had this hobby for years... Favorite Gold Coins to Collect for Investment By : -Charles Roman Why Gold American Eagle Coins are Popular among Collectors. Gold coins are a favorite of coin collectors with an eye toward investment. Determining Coin Values By : -Charles Roman Factors that Influence the Value of Collectible Coins. If you are interested in collecting coins, it’s important to be able to have a rough idea of how much coins are worth. Do You Have Precious Rare Coins in Your Purse or Change Jar? By : -Charles Roman A Guide to Rare Coins in Circulation Today. It's usually a small thing that turns regular looking money into valuable rare coins. Rare and Beautiful World Coins By : -Charles Roman Ideas for Collecting Coins from Around the World. Collecting world coins is a fun hobby that gives you the feeling of travelling the globe vicariously through your coins. All Coin Dealers are Not Created Equal By : -Charles Roman How to Select a Coin Dealer for Your Coin Collection. Why do I Need a Coin Dealer? Ancient Coins and Legal Tender By : -Charles Roman Numismatics – the very name sounds mysterious and evocative. In simple terms, numismatics covers the science and study of coins, cash, and other legal tender, as well as medals, tokens, and medallions. The collection of ancient, commemorative, and rare coins is a fun and exacting hobby, and opens up a realm of history that most people never get to see. How The Hobby of Collecting Coins Began By : -Charles Roman Very few things tell more about a country in fewer words than the coins it produces. Coins hold a wealth of information on their small faces, from the year of their birth to the language spoken at the time, from the metals a country holds valuable to the cultural influences and historical figures that its people hold valuable.

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