When talking about coin collecting, rare coins are some of the first things to spring to mind. After all, coin collecting is often considered to be an investment and rare coins are the most valuable coins out there. They are highly sought after and coveted and, because they are in so much demand, they tend to be worth a great…
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Coin Collecting Opens The Door To The Past
Coin collecting or numismatics is probably one of the most popular hobbies in the world and also one of the oldest. Many individuals at some point in time have collected coins. If you want to start a coin collection, a lot of research and study should be devoted to the hobby of coin collecting. Coins have often been regarded as…
Stamp Collecting Basics
Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.Philately is a broader term for the study of stamps, and it is frequently – but wrongly – equated to stamp collecting. Through stamp collecting, people find information about history,currency, science,politics,arts,architecture and customs of different nations and countries of the world. All stamp collectors have fun with their stamps because no…
Antiques 7 Reasons Why We Collect Them
People collect antiques for many different reasons and therefore have many different views. 1. Some people collect antiques because they hold sentimental value. For example, I own a ceramic parrot that had been given to me by my grandparents, a cupboard from my other grandparents and a very old doll that had been given to me by my great aunt.…
Rare Coins The Gift That Keeps On Giving
Who would have thought that the gift of a coin would end up being the best gift I’ve ever received? I have many fond memories of my grandmother, but one such memory will stay with me for the rest of my life. When I was 10 years old, my grandmother gave me a silver dollar for Christmas. To this day,…
The Basics Of Coin Collecting
Coin collecting is said to be the “Hobby of the Kings.” Coin collecting is different from money hoarding. Collecting coins as an art form can be traced back to the 14th century. Today, people all over the world are collecting coins. Some collect it for their value, some just like the sheer fun that they get from getting their hands…