Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:36 pmThe Royal Canadian Mint is an institution that has certainly done its share of supplying domestic and world collectors with exquisite and beautiful specimens for their collections. However, one demographic that has traditionally not been as interested in coins are youngsters. That is why this year the Mint offers several masterfully crafted editions of coins that are guaranteed to appeal to the youngest population. Coin collecting has traditionally been a hobby reserved for adult connoisseurs. That is not the case anymore. The Royal Canadian Mint now caters to children as well, as a…
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Coin Collecting: Things to Consider Before Starting Your Own Set
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmDeciding which coins you want to collect Coin collecting as a hobby can be very rewarding, especially when you come across a particular coin for your collection that you have been trying to find for ages. Before you begin to collect, learn about the various types of coins to find, and which ones interest you the most, such as historical and quality coins. Read books on collecting coins, how to grade, the value of a coin, and how to take care of them. The more you learn, the more specialized you will…
Coin Collecting: How to Get Started Even at a Young Age
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmCoin collecting is a fun hobby that many adults enjoy. Kids can also get in on the action, learning at an early age that every coin tells a story and has value. Coin collecting can be a fun hobby to introduce children too, especially considering that coins have historical significance, which provides an educational component. But how do you get kids involved in coin collecting? Learn more below. Understanding Money To begin, a child needs to understand money and how it works. As you begin teaching your child about money and letting…
Bank Tokens: Rare Commodities for Patronage and Coin Collecting
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmOver the course of history, there have been numerous succession of banks to be the sole issuers of the country’s official coins. Because of the merging of different places into independent states, the authorities or the government of each have decided to choose primary banks which were allowed to release their official coin denominations. Examples of these events in Canada trace way back in 1841, when Upper and Lower Canada merged to form what is now the Country of Canada. The Bank of Montreal was then chosen to be the only one…
Reasons to Start Collecting Coins as a Hobby
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmAre 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…
How a Coin Collecting Book Can Save you Beginner Troubles
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmKnowledge 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…
Factors that Affect the Value of Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmAre 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…
Different Kinds of Coin Collectors
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmCoin 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…
Bullion 101: Everything You Need to Know About Bullion Coins
Last updated on May 2nd, 2024 at 03:37 pmYou may have heard the word bullion a thousand times, but still aren’t sure what it really means. What is a bullion coin? Bullion means your gold or silver bars, as well as coins have at least 95% purity of precious metal content. Bullion coins, however, have the benchmark of at least 90% purity and have less value compared to the gold and silver bars. Even so, bullion coins have been a reliable form of investment since they were first issued. Gold has been used as superior form of commodity since ancient…
