Are you looking for something fun to do as a hobby? Why not consider coin collecting? Collecting coins is a fun thing to do because of the many things you get from it, some of these include learning about history or even making money out of it. A Profitable Hobby Coin values may increase over time because of factors such as rarity, supply and demand, historical significance and errors on them. If you have a collection, you can sell the coins or trade with other collectors. This may be a profitable hobby, if you have the right set of coins. Collecting coins…
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How to Start a Commemorative Coin Collection
Are you looking for a fun hobby to start? Coin collecting is a fun thing to do, whether you do it on your own or you do it with friends or family. Each minted coin has its own story, from establishing independence to a symbol of a country. Commemorative coins are a nice addition to any coin collection, because of the stories they tell and the value they bring. This type of coin was specifically made to commemorate a person, place, thing or animal. When you plan to start collecting commemorative coins, there are certain things you can follow to…
How to Preserve the Value of Coin
Coin collecting is not only a fun hobby, but it may also be a lucrative one. There is a market out there for a coin collection that has certain coins which are rare, old and have distinct errors on them. When you collect coins with selling or trading them, preserving their condition or even improving their value is a must. Certain ways will help you preserve or even boost the value of your collection. Proper Storage When you want to preserve the value of your coin collection, it is important to put the coins in a proper storage. Holders, albums, tubes and binders…
How a Coin Collecting Book Can Save you Beginner Troubles
Knowledge is power. Starting something that is unknown to you brings with it amateur blunders and mistakes that can cost you time and effort. In coin collecting, these mistakes could make or break your first collection, or even your interest in the subject. Most beginners in coin collecting assume that they can easily recover from their mistakes. However, unlike other hobbies and professions, coin collecting deals with rather delicate things, especially if you are into collecting rare and old coins. One small wrong move, such as a greasy finger touching the surface of these delicate coins, could turn your treasures…
Fun Hobbies to Start with Your Kids
Children learn new things and absorb information quickly; their innate curiosity enables them to discover the world around them. One of the ways to harness this is to start a hobby with them. Instead of letting your child use their mobile devices throughout the day, hobbies such as having their own coin collection, team sports, arts or cooking will teach him or her lessons and may develop some of their hidden talents and skills. Coin Collecting A coin collection contains a piece of history which your child can learn from. Coins from the ancient past or a few decades ago have…
Factors that Affect the Value of Coins
Are you a coin collector or planning to start your collection? You need to know certain things to allow you to maintain the value of your coin collection. The simple act of touching a coin’s surface with your hand may reduce its value. Knowing what factors affect the value of your coins will allow you to take preventive methods and avoid practices that reduce their worth. Age Most beginners think that the older their coin is, the more valuable it is. However, coin collecting is not just about who has the oldest coins in their collection. Some coins in the past…
Different Kinds of Coin Collectors
Coin collecting covers a very broad range of coins. Since there are various types of coins out there, collectors choose to specialize on a specific set. Because of this specialization in coin collecting, coin collectors differ from one another and develop habits when it comes to collecting that are unique to those of other collectors. Are you a coin collector? If so, do you know which category you belong to? Here are the kinds of coin collectors to help you discover which group of peers you fall into. Type Collectors These collectors are those who collect all kinds of coins within…
Celebrate Canada’s 150th with These Fun Collector Coins
Coin sets and unique individual coins are a great way in which to provide a gift for that special someone in your life. For Canadian coin collectors or those who enjoy unique coin collecting, 2017 is the perfect year to find the best gifts. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Canada, so the Royal Canadian Mint has created several unique sets and individual coins for collectors to enjoy. These coins can be given as gifts with many unique options such as colourful or glow in the dark coins. Below are a few examples of the more popular choices so…
Canada’s 150th Most Affordable Pure Silver 3 Coin Subscription
2017 marks the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation. With this milestone, the Royal Canadian Mint has decided to create several coins including coin subscriptions that commemorate this special occasion. One option for coin collectors or lovers of Canada to enjoy is the 3-coin subscription known as the 2017 Canada 150 Most Affordable. This collection is created from pure silver and is a perfect way to remember this unique milestone. Inspirational Coins Whether you are from Canada or just love coin collecting, you will find this unique subscription takes to heart what it means to be Canadian. The inspiring symbols…
2017 My Canada, My Inspiration Special Wrap Roll Collection
Whether you are a coin collector or know someone who collects unique coins, the My Canada, My Inspiration Wrap set is a must-own set. This unique special collectible is the one of a kind to offer five coin rolls with circulation designs created by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the Canada 150 year celebration. This collection includes five different coin rolls, each considered a historic collectible as the coins reflect the exciting voyage of Canada through time. Read to see just what this collection entails. The Special Design With this collection, the Royal Canadian Mint wanted to offer something…
