A book review on the history of the Dahlonega mint located in northern Georgia.
Ways To Connect to Troops
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.
Stamp Collecting Basics
Stamp collecting is the most popular hobby in the world.Philately is a broader term for the study of stamps, and it is frequently – but wrongly – equated to stamp collecting.
Through stamp collecting, people find information about history,currency, science,politics,arts,architecture and customs of different nations and countries of the world. All stamp collectors have fun with their stamps because no collection is ever complete, and there is always a challenge.
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Stamp Collecting Tips
Stamp collecting is an age-old hobby that holds the interest of millions of people the world over. Stamp collecting began in the 1840s when the first stamps were issued. Stamp madness, or timbromania swept through Europe and spread worldwide. Stamp collecting is not as popular as it once was, but there are still an estimated 25 million people in the US alone and over 200 million around the world who still collect.
It is not hard to get started in the infamous art of s…
The Hobby Of Stamp Collecting
Stamp collecting is a popular and rewarding hobby. If you are just starting out and would like to know where to start, here are some helpful tips.
It is said that the first rule of stamp collecting is to find a particular type of stamp you think you would like to collect and to take care of your collection. Some suggestions for types of stamps to collect are location of the stamp (i.e. country, state, etc.), stamp design, or a stamp for a particular season/holiday.
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What is the Difference Between a Coin’s Price and its Value?
Proof and uncirculated coins are not the same and the terms are not interchangeable. During production, the two types of coins employ different striking methods. Proof coins are produced when specially prepared planchets are struck at least twice by specially polished dies. The end product is a coin with a highly mirrored field and very frosted detail. Proof coins are struck for, and generally sold to collectors. Proof coins can be found in circulation if someone has unknowingly, or sometimes purposefully, removed these coins from their holders and used the coins as legal tender.
Coins, Paper Money, Or Stamps
What should you collect as a hobby; coins, paper money, or stamps? Which is the best investment. The article aims to discuss the pros and cons of each.
Figurines and the buying tips you must never ignore
Whatever you might collect there are a few key points that you should remember each time you consider making a purchase, These points are vital if you do not want to end up out of pocket and the owner of useless piece of junk.
A Short History of the Wristwatch
Portable clocks were firstly carried in pockets and then worn with pendants. Changes in the way we lived our lives brought about the birth of the wrist watch. This article chronicles both how the wrist watch came to be, as well as recounting the famous watch makers, the watches they made famous and what makes these watches so collectible.
Collecting Dollhouses
It seems that people collect just about anything these days, from stamps to bottle caps to coins. Collecting is becoming a very popular hobby among people of all ages and from all cultures. Collecting is a wonderful hobby because it is timeless and represents various experiences for the collector. Most collectors remember where they were and how they felt when they found a rare piece for their collection, leading to many incredible moments and memories.
A Basic Guide To Comic Book Collecting
Even with the emergence of popular entertainment outlets such as the internet and satellite television, comic books have maintained an impressive market share of consumer spending. There simply is no replacement for the unique way a comic can present a story and engage its readers. Because of this, comic book collecting has also grown in recent years with a new generation of readers enjoying this rewarding hobby.
Collecting Art – Do you have the bottle?
The beauty of the art collecting lottery is you can hang the ticket on your wall. A win, win situation, your wall decorations are working for you and all your friends can admire your taste.