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, and some just like the sheer fun that… Read More »

When collecting coins, one thing to consider is how to arrange and take care of the coins. Coins that are collected may be antique, ancient, or limited edition coins. These coins come from many countries and are usually high in value. A collector must know how to keep and take care of them so that… Read More »

When is the perfect time to sell coins? This may be a dumb question if asked of a coin collector however timing does make a difference. There are times when a collector wakes up in the morning and suddenly makes a decision to sell his precious collection of coins. There are also times when a… Read More »

Humans are known to engage in different kinds of diversion to unleash the boredom that life sometimes provides. Some people use coins, stamps, or sticker collecting to accomplish this while others are satisfied with other hobbies such as cooking, gardening, crafts, etc. All of these provide a certain kind of satisfaction that they can’t achieve… Read More »

Most people engage in different activities that they consider hobbies. When people consider a particular activity as a hobby, it means that people find that activity pleasurable in that they enjoy collecting different kinds of coins. In this context, it does not necessarily follow that the coin collector will focus more on the monetary value… Read More »

Collecting coins is so much fun! It is both a hobby and a source of income for many. One type of coin that you may want to consider collecting is ancient coins. Many collectors hesitate to buy ancient coins to collect because they can be expensive. What is most important is the uniqueness of these… Read More »

When one is just starting in coin collecting, often the first question is: “What is the value of the coin?: and the answer is that the coin will cost as much as you are willing to pay for it and the amount can vary considerably. For instance, a coin dealer’s offer can be much less… Read More »

A “grade” is described as a shorthand designed by coin experts (numismatists) to reveal a coin’s appearance. Simply put, if a certain coin collector tells another collector that he owns an uncirculated Charlotte 50 half eagle, both should already have a concept of the coin’s appearance without even seeing it, because of the claim of… Read More »

The best time to mould a child (kid) is when he/she is still young. By getting curious minds involved in something educational, there is a very good chance that they will become responsible adults. Some parents can start by teaching how to cook or bake at a young age. If the child enjoys and does… Read More »

It is a common coin-collecting problem: too many coins, not enough information on what kinds of coins to collect, or a disorganized group of collectables. The solution? some programs are specially created for computer use, commonly known as software. Coin-collecting software packages are created by professionals to help those who are having a hard time… Read More »