As a coin collector or an investor of coins, you no doubt have asked yourself the question of why you should buy professionally graded coins. These coins are also known as slabbed or certified vs. an uncertified coin which is known as “raw”. The term “slabbed” came about because certified coins are in a plastic slab. A topic such as…
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What Kind Of Coin Collector Are You
Casual coin collecting The most ordinary type of coin collector is the casual collector. Casual collectors are both kids and adults. They collect random coins because they like the fun of it. The casual coin collector does not spend as much money on buying and preserving coins as a more advanced coin collector. Casual coin collectors usually have interest in…
Coin Collecting
One of the most popular hobbies today is coin collecting. Coin collecting is a fun pastime that can be enjoyed by anyone. The premise of coin collecting lies in the idea that certain coins are more valuable than others. Amateur collectors often save a coin if they notice it has a date that reaches back several decades. Many adults and…
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 one’s coin collection. The following…
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 have made a fortune by…
Congress Approves 9999 Fine Gold Coins
New .9999 fine (24 karat) 1-oz legal tender $50 gold coins will be added to the U.S. Mint’s line of gold bullion coins in 2006 when President Bush signs into law a bill that Congress passed in December. The legislation calls for the Mint to have the coins ready to distribute by June 2006, but the coins may be ready…
Coins Paper Money Or Stamps
What should you collect as a hobby; coins, paper money, or stamps? Which is the best investment? It’s strange that some people who collect coins, paper money, or stamps, always want some kind of return on their investment. These are the same people who think nothing of buying a new car and then selling it a few years later for…
Bwcc Getting Started With Your Coin Collection
Wanna Start On Collecting Coins? A Worthwhile and Educational Hobby There are many reasons why one collects coins. There are collectors who collect on the basis of the coin’s future perceived value, some collect coins coming from just one particular period, some on metal type and some for a coins historical value. There are also those who enjoy collecting everyday…
The Exceptional Truth Behind Rare Coin Collecting
Are you interested in coin collecting? Have you ever tried collecting rare coins? Today, coin collecting, especially of those coins that are considered rare, is considered to be one of a few hobbies that are not just a mere pastime or leisure activity. Coin collecting can serve many purposes considered typical of this activity. Coins have long been known as…
Design Types Of Us Coins And Coin Collecting
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 and1933, the United States issued gold coins for circulation. The Liberty Head bust was used as the design until 1907. The design was then changed to the…