02.19.08

Gold Coin Collecting

 

coin collecting is something that dates back to the when coins were first issued for trade. It was only in the Middle Ages that people turned this into a hobby because of the art work and the historical value.
coin collecting today is still a hobby that many people enjoy. One of the most precious and […]

11.21.07

U.K. Coin Collecting

 

The Coinage History of U.K. coin collecting
Money was never been quite so valuable until coin collecting entered the world of the hobbyists.
Since its inception, coin collecting has continuously represented the ancient way of preserving the history of the human race. coin collecting allows people to protect and conserve their nation’s history. Through this kind of […]

06.25.07

Coin Collecting : On Mints and Mint Marks

 

Mint Marks are tiny letters referring to the locality where the minting of coins took place. The position of mint mark can be found typically on the back side of coins that were minted before the year 1965 and on the front after the year 1967.
Coins of every US mint branch are recognized by mint […]

04.11.07

Coin Collecting Merit Badge

 

How to Earn Your coin collecting Merit Badge
There is more to coin collecting than just keeping coins. There is something at stake for those who make an effort to know what they are collecting: the coin collector’s Merit Badge.
A person who wants to acquire a merit badge must prove himself to be someone who knows […]

02.21.07

Coin Collections Grading

 

All About Coin Collecting: Grade Coins with Ease!
coin collection is not just about having as many coins as possible. More important than the number of coins is the quality of those coins. This quality is measured by the coins’ grade and the grade is measured using a scale from zero to seventy (seventy being the […]