Archive for January, 2008

History of Coin Collecting: Standing the Tests of Time

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

The rich history of coin collecting only goes to show that, through all these centuries, a lot of people have recognized, enjoyed, and passed on to the next generation the value of this kind of an activity or hobby.  In fact, for a good number of these coin collecting enthusiasts, such an activity has transcended […]

Spending Money for Money: The Cost of Coin Collecting as a Serious Hobby

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Starting a coin collection actually does not cost extra.  Most coin collectors started with what they had or rummaged through their grandparents’ attics to find loose change from long ago.  Some coin collectors have even started their collection simply from swapping coins with other collectors.  The only problem is that the coins in question here […]

Basic Tools & Equipment in Coin Collecting

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Coin collecting is a very exclusive hobby, requiring a good background and knowledge in coins and their history.  Its proper name is actually numismatics, the study and collection not only of coins but also of tokens, medals and even paper money.  These forms of legal tender are some of the most sought-after items for a […]

A Practical Buying Guide for Coin Collecting Microscopes

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Somewhere in the world, there is someone who is starting a coin collection right this very minute.  It does not have to be a serious hobby or even a business but there is someone who, in one way or another, has developed an interest in collecting metal legal tender.  This is why coin collecting has […]

Haven for Coin Collecting

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Coin collecting dates to as far back as 650 B.C. and since then, such a hobby has never died in popularity in any part of the world.  Coin collecting enthusiasts are everywhere and each person’s collection is, without a question, a significant reflection of the years that have gone by.  It is a lasting symbol […]

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