Archive for the ‘Coin Collecting Tips’ Category
Cool Coins For Different Coin Collections
The great thing about coin collecting is that everyone has different tastes and therefore different coin collections. There are so many different kinds of coins. There are different eras, years, countries of origin, etc. Everyone has different interests and different tastes. This was very apparent the other day when I found a really neat website [...]
Literature Comes Alive With Coin Collecting
While I am at work, I generally listen to audio books on my headphones. I started with a few of my favorite books and moved onto some that I didn’t know at all. One of these books was a classic by Jules Verne, author of 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. This may seemingly have no [...]
Common Coin Minting Errors
Hidden in your coin collection might be a very rare coin. It comes in the form of a penny. Don’t collect pennies? Maybe you should start. There are actually several types of pennies that are considerably valuable. Here is a partial list. In 1955, there was a significant double cast on pennies. It actually looks [...]
Starting a Coin Collection
Beginning a coin collection does not have to be daunting or overwhelming. Collecting is supposed to be fun! You should get enjoyment from collecting and have it be a relaxing, enjoyable part of your life. Here are some tips to help you get started. The first rule is: check your pockets. No, seriously. There could [...]
Coin Collecting Tips – The Cartwheel Effect
When looking to see if a coin in your coin collection is actually mint or if it has been cleaned and “shined up” to look mint, there is no debate on the best way to tell. Though it may sound funny, the way to tell is to see if the coin can do cartwheels. Yes, [...]
