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Coin collecting, or numismatics is a hobby as old as time. As a hobby, it has been around for more than 2,500 years. This is surprising since the use of coins has been around for pretty much that same amount of time too. Man has always had a fixation for small, round, shiny things. And [...]

Michael Russell First of all its very import to distinguish “collecting coins” from “numismatics”, which is the scientific study of money and its history. The act of collecting coins is something more complex because it can have many different conceptions and meanings. It started, as an art, in the fourteenth century with Petrarch, while collecting [...]

Michael Johnson So you can’t wait to start collecting coins. Welcome to a fantastic hobby that will last your lifetime. Something you can pass on to your children and grandchildren. Don’t Panic. It is a very simple hobby to begin. And will be a lifelong adventure as you grow your coin collection over the years. [...]

Everything you need to know about ancient coins in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. Getting Started with the Hobby of Numismatics and Collecting Coins What is Numismatics? Numismatics – the very name sounds mysterious and evocative. In simple terms, numismatics covers the science and study of coins, cash, and other legal tender, as well [...]

Everything you need to know about world coins in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. Ideas for Collecting Coins from Around the World Collecting world coins is a fun hobby that gives you the feeling of travelling the globe vicariously through your coins. A collection of world coins offers a unique insight into the culture [...]

Everything you need to know about being a coin collector in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. So you want to become a successful coin collector. Well you have some simple concepts that you must learn in order for you to become a good coin collector, and let’s face it, if you don’t learn some [...]

Everything you need to know about coin values in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. Factors that Influence the Value of Collectible Coins If you are interested in collecting coins, it’s important to be able to have a rough idea of how much coins are worth. Knowing how coin values are determined will enable you [...]

Everything you need to know about coin collecting in one place. Tips, gifts, and books. Collecting coins is a hobby that can be enjoyed by anyone of any age. A lot of coin collectors started as children, with the help of their parents or grandparents collecting pennies or dimes. For some coin collecting can become [...]