Gold Coins Through Time

Gold and silver dominated the trade in Mediterranean two thousand years BC. Ancient civilizations of the time used these metals in form of ingots, which could be shaped variously according to the purpose at hand. It was not until the 6th Century BC that the first true coins, made of gold-silver alloy electrum, came into existence in Lydia (part of Turkey now) in the reign of King Croesus. Continue reading ‘Gold Coin Collecting History’

What Coin Collecting Accessories Are There?

The hobby of coin collecting seems to be pretty simple and straightforward without the need for many accessories. While to some extent, this is true, and you can enjoy your collection without any special gadgets, however, most collectors start looking for coin collecting accessories to enhance the enjoyment of their collection.  There is a vast array of accessories for collectors available to fit any collection. Continue reading ‘Coin Collecting Accessories’

Resources in Determining Coin Prices

If you are a serious investor in coin collecting, at some point you will probably want to know what your coins are approximately worth.  This point in time usually happens when you are ready to buy a unique coin or you want to sell a coin.  Continue reading ‘Valuing Coins and Coin Collections’

Three Advantages to Coin Collecting For Kids

Generally, hobbies are enjoyable and provide a diversion from the stresses of our daily lives, as well as being an educational tool.  Practicing a hobby often reflects a well-rounded component to our lives.  In fact, often on personal resumes, individuals even list their personal hobbies, including stamp collecting, playing chess, and baseball card collections.  Today’s hobbies capture an entirely different set of interests and reflect the technological advancement of our ever-changing society.  However, one hobby that has not lost its interest nor benefits to the enthusiast is coin collecting. Continue reading ‘The Advantages of Coin Collecting For Kids’

Starting in American Coin Collecting

When you decide that you would like to begin collecting American coins, there are several areas to choose from as to how you might like to begin and set up your collection.  Once you have chosen to make American coin collecting your new hobby, you may wonder what specialization areas available to choose from after already specializing in American coins.  You may be surprised to know there are over two hundred years of history to American coins for collecting, and several denominations, so there really are a lot of collecting options. Continue reading ‘Getting Started In American Coin Collecting’

Foreign Coin Collecting: A Hobby Spanning The Entire World

Foreign coin collecting is a hobby that’s becoming increasingly popular worldwide. Novice and professional collectors alike search for coins from all over the world, keep them safely in folders or deposit boxes to keep them in mint condition for years to come.  These coins, at first, may only hold the currency value of that country’s current exchange.  However, after a period of time, these coins could reach a value well beyond the original purchase price. Continue reading ‘Foreign Coin Collecting’

British Coin Collecting – A Feel of Nostalgia

For the dedicated and specialized numismatists around the world, British coin collecting has become a craze just like the hobby of collecting American coins. There is a lot to learn about the British coin collecting hobby and the British coin itself, as it is a vast subject and should not be taken lightly.  Continue reading ‘Collecting British Coins’

Protecting Your Investment with Coin Collecting Cases

When it comes time to put away your coin collection, it can make a difference how you store the coins.  It’s not a good idea to toss coins into a box or drawer because they could easily get damaged, instead coin collecting cases should be considered.  These coin collecting cases come in a wide range of sizes, from single coin plastic cases, to book-shaped multiple cases, all specifically designed to fit a particular denomination of coins. Continue reading ‘Coin Collecting Cases’

Ancient Coins:  An Amazing History Lesson

Coins have been made for centuries in many different countries and cultures.  Ancient coins are made of different materials and use different processes than modern coins.  Ancient coins, just like modern ones, reflect the culture in which they came from. Learning about these coins can be very interesting and an excellent way of teaching the history of that culture. Continue reading ‘Ancient Coin Collecting’

Little Collections: Coin Collecting for Children

When looking for a hobby for your child, you may be searching for something a little more sedate than the usual sports and noise making gadgets; therefore many parents consider coin collecting for children a lifesaver.  Coin collecting for children can occupy the children for hours on end with no danger involved, no loud noise, and no distractions to interrupt you.  The additional advantages of the hobby are to teach children history of cultures long gone as well as invaluable money and responsibility skills.  We’ll take a quick look at this hobby and how to get started, and your child may find a life-long hobby right in their pocket. Continue reading ‘Coin Collecting For Children’