Coin Collecting Tips
Oops, That’s Valuable! A Treasure Hunter’s Guide to Appealing Misprint Coins
If an ordinary person far from the world of numismatics sees an obvious error on one of his coins in a handful of loose change, he will probably not pay a lot of attention to it. But any beginner and experienced collector will certainly say that for them coin errors are just a gift of fate. Why? Because a small misprint coin can be worth a huge fortune.
8 min
Coin Collecting Tips
World Coins: The Art of Recognizing Foreign Coins for Your Collection
Traveling through the world of foreign coins is like a treasure hunt: behind each rare specimen lies a unique history, cultural heritage and unknown secrets. For example, did you know that not all coins were minted from the usual metals. So in Tanzania in 1966 a coin made of ivory was issued. Or, for example, did you hear that the use of a coin is not always limited to the borders of the country in which it is issued: the Spanish real was the main currency of international trade in the 18th century and could be found on all continents.
9 min
Coin Collecting Tips
Best Way to Store Coins at Home
So, you've got your hands on some precious coins—let it be ancient currency or a shiny new collectible—and you're wondering "How to store coin collection so that it lasts for generations?"
7 min
Coin Collecting Tips
Coins in Safe Hands: Top Security Tips for Collectors
Coin collectors should protect ancient coins passed down through generations. But how exactly? Coins may be small, but their historical value, sentimental worth, and investment potential make them worth their weight in gold. So how do you ensure that your collection remains untouched by time, nature, or even theft?
6 min
Coin Collecting Tips
How to Become a Coin Dealer? A Step-by-Step Licensing Guide
The numismatic industry often seems like a rich space to enter. Some people who get overly obsessed with collecting may one day think about how to become a certified coin dealer and put these skills into practice.
6 min
Coin Collecting Tips
Pocket Change Worth Your Attention: Secrets and Tips for Future Collectors
Perhaps you are far from numismatics and are not an avid collector looking for every opportunity to get the long-awaited treasures in your collection. However, we are sure that you have a little bit of curiosity, thirst for knowledge, desire to try a new hobby and learn more about the small metal circles, which attractively rattle in your wallet.
9 min
Coin Collecting Tips
What Does Mintage Mean? A Quick Look into Coin Production
Mintage is one of the special aspects that may define the collectible potential of an item, its distribution, and value not to mention. But what exactly does it mean? And why should it be calculated properly?
3 min
Coin Collecting Tips
Hidden Dangers: A Guide to Spot and Stop PVC Coin Damage
When it comes to collecting, many people believe that it is a fun pastime of searching for unique coins, rare finds, estimating their value and enjoying their aesthetics. However, only a few people know that collecting does not end with the possession of a coin, and further care of the coin or the collection as a whole requires a lot of experience, knowledge and skills.
8 min
Coin Collecting Tips
What Is a Red Penny? How to Identify and Value Rare Lincoln Cents
The world of numismatics is full of amazing coins, and today we would like to tell you about the amazing so-called “red pennies”, i.e. rare pennies that preserved their original bright luster for decades but are not colored quarters nevertheless.
9 min
Coin Collecting Tips
From Obverse to Reverse: How to Identify Roman Coins
A coin that might have passed through the hands of a Roman emperor may one day become yours. So, what to do if it happens? Could this small, worn piece of metal be more than just a relic?
9 min
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