Soldiers leave marks and memories through challenge coins of places the are and places they have been. These are ways to remember their time serving. While they serve they also need connections to home.
Ancient Coins And Legal Tender
Getting Started with the Hobby of Numismatics and Collecting Coins
What is Numismatics?
Numismatics the very name sounds mysterious and evocative. In simple terms, numismatics covers the science and study of coins, cash, and other legal tender, as well as medals, tokens, and medallions. The collection of ancient, commemorative, and rare coins is a fun and exacting hobby, and opens up a realm of history that most people never get to see. A numismatist holds an ancient …
Search Ebay Coin Auctions
If you are a coin collector, you should be happy to know that coin collecting is easier today than ever. Before the advent of the internet, for example, coin collectors had to travel far and wide to meet with other collectors. They had to go to coin collecting shows and, depending on how serious of a collector you were, coin collecting was a members exclusive club. Today, coin collecting has become much easier and more widespread thanks to internet auction sites such as Ebay…
Do You Know How Internet Auctions Work?
Just about everybody knows someone who has sold something on eBay. If you don’t know what to do with something a common response is ?Sell it on the Bay.? Internet auction sites are actually changing the face of e-commerce and small-business around the world. 30 million people visit eBay on any given day. And that is only eBay. There are many other auction sites that are quickly gaining in popularity including: http://Overstock.com, Yahoo auctions, and Bidville.
These aucti…
Identifying US Coins With Bullish Futures
Okay, lets get something straight I do not advocate the purchase of United States coins strictly for investment purposes. Like most traditional collectors, I believe coins are to be primarily appreciated for their artistic beauty, historical connections, and the joy of pursuing them. However, it should be no secret that a significant number of us do add to our numismatic holdings while simultaneously peeking at the payback angle, too.
In truth, there are probably substa…
Old Coins: Discover The Thrill Of Owning A Piece Of History
Among the mainstays of coin collecting, old coins are among the most exciting and sought after members of the coin family. Not only do they tend to be rarer than modern coins, but they are often made from valuable materials that actually worth more now than the actual denomination of the coin itself. Which makes old coins that much more of a thrill.
One reason why old coins become value is the simple fact that old coins were often made from precious metals, such as gold or…
Rare And Beautiful World Coins
Ideas for Collecting Coins from Around the World
Collecting world coins is a fun hobby that gives you the feeling of travelling the globe vicariously through your coins. A collection of world coins offers a unique insight into the culture and history of other countries, and encourages you to learn at least a few words of a variety of different languages. World coins can also be an interesting step into the world of coin collecting, because it is a relatively inexpensive p…
Rare Coins May Be Hiding In Your Pocket
When talking about coin collecting, rare coins are some of the first things to spring to mind. After all, coin collecting is often considered to be an investment and rare coins are the most valuable coins out there. They are highly sought after and coveted and, because they are in so much demand, they tend to be worth a great deal. However, because they are worth a great deal, they tend to be much more in demand, which increases their value. So if you want to look into rare c…
The Lincoln Cent Part 2 Controversy
This 4-part series will cover the history of the Lincoln Cent and Upcoming Changes
The Lincoln Cent Part 3 The Many Changes
This 4-part series will cover the history of the Lincoln Cent and Upcoming Changes
The Lincoln Cent Part IV Upcoming Changes
Part 4 of a series covering the history of the Lincoln Cent
The Lincoln Cent Part I The Beginning
A review of the history of the beloved Lincon Cent and information regarding upcoming changes