Coin Collecting Book
A good coin collecting book is a necessity for a coin collector, whether beginner or expert. The book can give you all the information you need to know about collecting coins for fun and profit.
I have been a coin collector for 30 years, but I still buy books on coin collecting. A beginner should buy a book before even buying their first coin. This is because there are smart ways to buy coins, and without having knowledge, you may not get the best value in buying the coin. A coin collecting book will show you how to buy coins, where to buy them, and how to value coins so you know you are getting the right deal.
Most hobbies cost the hobbyist money. Coin collecting, on the other hand, is a hobby that pays for itself. You are not buying something that loses value as soon as you take it off the shelf. You are buying an investment in a collectors item, that will hopefully gain value over the time you have it. If you buy the right coins, they generally will be worth more when you go to sell them.
Not all coins increase in value over time though. This is because some of them are just too common to ever become a collectors item. A good coin book will show you how to determine what is an investment grade coin. You may not care that all the coins you buy will be investment grade, but it is still helpful if you know how to distinguish these coins.
What should you look for in a coin collecting book? It depends on your level of expertise. A good beginning coin collecting book will be general in nature. It will discuss grading coins, how to care for coins, how to determine the value of coins, and how to buy ad sell.
More advanced books will discuss particular aspects of coin collecting. They may be books on coins of a certain country, or a certain age. Or collecting for investment, or even a book on coin collecting accessories.
No matter what your reason for buying, a good coin collecting book is a must have for every collector.
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American Weigh 600g x 0.1 Digital Gram Coin Pocket Scale Mini Accurate Gold List Price: $39.99  |
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This is for American Weighs 600 gram scale.Weighs 600X.01.Batteries are included.Please checkout our store for other scales at different weights.Thank you for looking and happy buying. |
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SE 3pcs Jewelers Eye Loupe 10x 30x Loupes + Dual 10X-20X List Price: $13.50 |
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The complete set is great for rock collectors, coin collectors, hobbyists, jewelers and anyone else who requires distortion free magnification. |
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Coin Collecting for Kids List Price: $15.99 |
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NEW REVISED EDITION! Newly updated to include Presidential $1 coins and Westward Journey nickels! A colorful, kid-friendly book to introduce children to a lifelong hobby, Coin Collecting for Kids encourages children to search for, save, and learn all about many different U... |
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Coin Collecting For Dummies List Price: $21.99 |
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Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection... |
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The Expert's Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins: Secrets Of Success List Price: $19.95 |
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This hardcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding... |
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American Weigh 600g x 0.1 Digital Gram Coin Pocket Scale Mini Accurate Gold List Price: $39.99 |
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This is for American Weighs 600 gram scale.Weighs 600X.01.Batteries are included.Please checkout our store for other scales at different weights.Thank you for looking and happy buying. |
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SE 3pcs Jewelers Eye Loupe 10x 30x Loupes + Dual 10X-20X List Price: $13.50 |
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The complete set is great for rock collectors, coin collectors, hobbyists, jewelers and anyone else who requires distortion free magnification. |
