Coins Dollars
Collect Coins for Fun
“Work, work, and more work” is the global mantra these days. As you get caught up in the rat race for power and pelf stop awhile to think whether too much work is making you a dull boy! If you are constantly jittery or anxious, its time you had some time just for your self. A hobby like coin collecting could become an exciting and a competitive sport and do you a lot of good by diverting attention from mundane tasks. So hoard interesting coins instead of dollars for a change!
A coin collection usually starts from modest beginnings. For example, you may have coins in your wallet from a trip to another country or you may come across old coins while rummaging about in an antique shop. You can base your collection on country, year, period, or subject. If you or a friend or family member travels a great deal globally, you would find it easy to collect coins of different countries. You may also choose a particular foreign country that interests you, say France or India, and collect coins of that country. In contrast, collect your nation’s coins if you want to know more about it!
Collecting by year involves collecting a particular coin every year of its manufacture. For example, if a certain coin was produced first in 1900 you collect from that year to the present. If a certain monarch’s reign interests you, collect coins from that period. Alternatively, you could collect ancient or medieval period Roman, Indian, or Greek coins. Subject collection would include coins on a particular subject, for example, maps, flowers, or ships.
Some coin collectors collect by error! I mean they collect faulty coins. These include clipped coins, off center coins, and coins with over dates. These coins are very rare as automation has reduced the possibility of errors. This makes them even more interesting and desirable. You can also collect by material, say gold or silver.
Apart from picking up interesting coins during international travel, you can get them at local antique shops, flea markets, coin shows, and auctions. Some coin collectors say that rummaging through charity boxes kept at local stores also leads to interesting discoveries. But, don’t forget to inform the shop owner before embarking on such activities.
Coin collecting is great, but where are you going to store them? Many people keep their coin collection in a box, but keeping coins all together can lead to scratches on their surface. It’s also difficult to locate a particular coin when required. To begin with, you can consider storing coins in separate paper envelopes, label the envelopes and, then, keep them inside a box. You can also opt for small plastic bags to store your coin collection. This way, in contrast to paper envelopes, you will be able to see your coins without touching them directly. However, ensure that the plastic bag is not made of PVC, which could harm the coins inside. When you develop a large collection you can choose a cardboard or plastic coin album. All these storage devices can be purchased from hobby shops, coin shops, or online stores.
Before you start buying expensive coins for your collection invest in a price guide, magnifying glass, and desk lamp. You can also join local coin collection clubs and read up books on this hobby.
My Coin Collection Part 7: Dollars
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American Weigh 600 Gram Jewelry Scale $5.99 Product FeaturesTenth of a gram accuracy (0.1g)600 gram Maximum CapacityFlip-Open Protective CoverIncludes two AAA batteriesPlatform Size: 2.5 x 3.0″ The American Weigh 600 is a compact pocket scale for those who are seeking on go portability and durability. The backlit LCD display helps make the numbers viewable and easy to read. The intuitive protective cover provides protection for the scale. S… |
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Dollar Tobacco Grinder Eisenhower $1 Coin Style Metal + Bounse Free 5x Brass Pipe Screens $6.90 Does the job… |
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Rock ‘N Learn: Money & Making Change $11.09 Penny and Bill know how to shake things up when it comes to counting money and making change. Cool songs and games provide plenty of practice with real-world skills. Learn about coins and how they relate to one another, strategies for counting cash, “skip counting,” expressing money in written terms, how to make change, and more. You’ll have lots of fun as you gain valuable skills you can bank on…. |
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Plastic Gold Coins (100 count) $2.89 Pack includes 100 plastic gold molded coins w/embossed design. Hide the pirate treasure and let the fun begin!… |