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January 27th, 2012 — Coin Collecting, world coins
Collecting world coins is a rewarding and fascinating hobby. The first official coins were struck around the 6th century BC in Lydia, though metals used as a type of currency far pre-dates that, to Mesopotamia somewhere between 1500 and 2000 BC. Ancient coinage is fascinating, with most avid collectors doing a great deal of research into the origin and history of each type of coin. Because the coins are ancient, most highly sought after specimens are rare enough to be difficult and even impossible to find.
While some still concentrate on collecting ancient coins, many choose to collect modern coinage. World coins minted in modern times are not only much more readily available to collectors than ancient coins, there’s also a much wider variety available. And while one might think that a truly ancient coin would be valuable, collectors have apparently decided that the most valuable coin in the world was minted as recently as 1933.
The 1933 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle, with a face value of $20, was sold at auction in 2002 for over 7 million dollars. Obviously such a coin is out of the reach of collectors, but it serves as an example of how collecting modern world coins can be an intriguing hobby. In the case of this coin, its history played a huge part in its value.
Over 450,000 1933 gold double eagle coins were minted, but none were ever issued because before the coins could be distributed, President Roosevelt changed laws in response to the Great Depression. Citizens were required to turn in any gold coins they had, and no more gold currency was to be created or issued. The gold double eagles were melted down and used to make gold bullion. Some, however, began turning up. Two were legally preserved, but occasionally others surfaced in small numbers, usually a few or 9 or 10 at a time. All that were discovered were confiscated by the Secret Service, but King Farouk of Egypt had already exported one. This coin is the one that sold for millions of dollars, making it the most valuable world coin ever created.
Some collectors choose one area to collect from while other world coin collectors aim to find one coin from every country or region of the world. Some collectors even choose to trace their ancestry through coins from those countries. The history of a coin, its scarcity, and whether or not there were errors during minting all figure into a coin’s value. It’s a good idea to read about world coins, to discover the interesting histories of some valuable coins, like that of the 1933 double eagle.
World coins are described in collector shops and auctions according to a standard grading system, from best to worst: mint, uncirculated, proof, extremely fine, very fine, fine, very good, good and about good. Look for these words in auction descriptions and carefully examine the scan or photo of a coin you wish to purchase to see the obvious wear.
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Originally posted 2008-10-09 14:00:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 21st, 2012 — Euro Coins, world coins
Euro coins were first put into circulation in 2002 by the European Union. There are 8 coins: 1, 2 5, 10 and 20 cent coins, as well a the 100 and 200 cent coins, which equal 1 and 2 Euros, respectively. Because these aren’t just coins used as legal tender within one country but rather all of Europe, they have a common side that shows a map of Europe, and the other side of each Euro bears a design that represents the country of its origin.
Though Euro coins weren’t circulated until 2002, some were minted as early as 1999. Earlier versions of the 10, 20 and 50 cent pieces bore a map of Europe that made it appear all the countries were islands, as the borders between them were shown as actual breaks in the landmass. The 1 and 2 Euro coins showed Europe as a cohesive nation while still depicting borders between the countries. Each nation chooses its own reverse design, while the common side with its stars, bars and map of Europe remains the same throughout.
Euros coins are interesting for collectors because of this diversity. Some countries choose their national side to be the same on each coin like Belgium has, or each coin can bear a different design, like Italy’s. Belgian Euros actually draw a great deal on the nation’s previous coin designs while some countries like France use monuments and symbols with very stylized designs on their coins.
Additionally, there are certain rules the national designs must follow. The design must contain 12 stars, the year of issue and the engraver’s initials. The national side also can’t show the denomination of the coin because that’s on the common side, nor can it repeat the word Euro unless it’s written in another alphabet, like it is on the Greek coins.
The national side on Euro coins is also locked in until the end of 2008, with no changes allowed unless a monarch depicted on the coins dies or abdicates the throne. The Vatican coins were allows to change their national side when Pope John Paul II died in 1995. They issued a different coin while the throne was empty, then in 2006 they issued coins featuring the effigy of the new Pope, Pop Benedict XVI.
Commemorative coins are released regularly. In 2007 all countries that produce the Euro created a Treaty of Rome commemorative coin that was almost identical to that of every other country. Euro coins have also been designed to make it easy for blind or sight-impaired individuals to be able to distinguish between the coins. Each has a unique edge design that can be felt to identify the amount of currency, and the sizes go up with the value of the coin.
For coin collectors, Euro coins can be a fascinating part of their hobby with so many different coins featuring so many different designs. Online auctions like eBay are a popular place to acquire the coins, which are graded similarly to any collectible coins.
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Originally posted 2008-10-23 14:00:31. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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World Coins Money -> Coins: World Collecting world coins is a rewarding and fascinating hobby. The first official coins were struck around the 6th century BC in Lydia, though metals used as a type of currency far pre-dates that, to Mesopotamia somewhere between 1500 and 2000 BC. Ancient coinage is fascinating, with...... -
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January 20th, 2012 — Buying and Selling Coins, Coin Collecting, world coins
There are many different ways that you will be able to enjoy yourself whenever you have free time. One of the different ways that people have been finding to be quite a lot of fun is to choose all of the different ways that you will be able to collect money. You can choose between paper and coin collecting whenever you choose to collect money. You will also be able to choose between the different currencies of the world. This includes all of the different kinds of world coin collecting that you will be able to enjoy.
In order to be able to enjoy world coin collecting, there are a few things that you will need to know about. Among the different things that you will need to know about is that you will need to know about the currencies for the different countries you want to collect from. You will also need to know something about the history of each kind of coins. Of course, you will also need to know the characteristics of the coins you are looking to collect. This will help you to be able to get everything that you will need so that you will be able to have the best collection you can have.
Learn about the Currency
The first thing that you will need to know about whenever you are looking to get started with world coin collecting is that you will need to know about the currency itself. This means that you will need to know about the different amounts that have been created as well as what these amounts are worth in terms of the items that they can buy. This is important to know in the current market as well as whenever the coin was first printed.
Learn about the History
Every coin has a history. When you are involved in world coin collecting, there is a lot of history that you will need to learn. This is the reason why so many of the people that get involved in it will stick to one country or another. It is simply too much to learn all of the history of all of the coins. You will be able to find out about the history whenever you are looking in places like online, in books or through the different collectors. This will help you to be able to pass along the history to those who buy from you as well as to understand the value of the coins better.
Learn about the Characteristics
There are many different characteristics that you will need to know about when involved with world coin collecting. To get everything that you will need, you will be able to draw on what you know about the history of the coin as well as the changes which have been made. This will help you to know whenever you will be able to get more for the different coins that you are trying to sell and buy.
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Originally posted 2011-09-21 09:02:00. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 19th, 2012 — Coin Collecting, John Quincy Adams Dollar Rolls, John Quincy Dollar Rolls, US Coins, world coins
Whether you’re new to coin collecting or you’ve been fascinated by coins for years, now is the time to invest in a John Quincy Adams dollar roll. If you have a free book offered by the US Mint to house your Presidential Dollars collection, you’ll want at least one loose John Quincy Adams dollar, but the roll is more of an investment in the coins. If you purchase a roll of each Presidential dollar released from the beginning of the program through the end in 2016 (though more presidents will be added, extending the program) you’ll have an amazing variety of dollar rolls that will look impressive in any sized collection.
The John Quincy Adams dollar roll is the latest offering in the Presidential Dollars program. Much like the 10-year 50 States Quarters Program that proved a favorite among collectors, and especially children who enjoyed collecting these coins, dollars featuring United States Presidents are released over a span of time. The 50 States Quarters were released in the order the states became part of the union; the Presidential Dollars are released in the order in which they served the country as Commander in Chief.
Coins in a John Quincy Adam dollar roll, and in all of the Presidential Dollars, are the same composition as a Sacagawea Golden Dollar. But each coin features the name and likeness of the President on the front, along with the years of his term of office, and which President he was—1st, 2nd, etc. Presidential Dollars are unique from any other US coin in the way much of the information typically found on a coin is printed on their edges instead of the face or reverse. “E Pluribus Unum,” “In God We Trust,” the mint mark and the year of the coin are now on the edge of these coins.
Also setting coins in a John Quincy Adams dollar roll and other Presidential Dollars apart from every other coin minted in the United States, the world Liberty does not appear on the reverse of the coin. An image of the Statue of Liberty stands for liberty, instead. The coins have been issued at a rate of 4 per year since 2007.
The John Quincy Adams dollar roll became available this year, in May of 2008, and is the 6th release of these dramatic and beautiful coins. George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison Presidential Dollars were released in 2007, and James Monroe was the first release of 2008, followed by John Quincy Adams. Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren Dollars have also been released since then this year, with the four scheduled to be released in 2009 being the next 4 Presidents in order, Harrison, Tyler, Poke and finally Taylor. These coins are great to teach kids about our Presidents.
Your local bank should be able to supply you with a John Quincy Adams dollar roll, but auctions like eBay are great for quickly grabbing rolls of past releases. Keep the roll intact to retain all of its collector value.
Originally posted 2008-12-12 14:00:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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January 14th, 2012 — Coin Collecting, Foreign Coin Collecting, world coins
Coin collecting is considered by many to be one of the risk free hobbies. You purchase coins at a good rate, hold on to them for a while and then sell them for a huge return. The problem is that it does not always work out this way. As coin collectors start to make more money, they start to branch out. They start investing in things like foreign coin collecting and wind up losing a lot of money in the process. This does not have to be the way. There are ways which you can avoid losing your money.
The biggest problem most people have when investing in foreign coin collecting is that they have no idea what they are doing. Collecting coins which you know nothing about is a dangerous endeavor. This is why you need to learn some history about the coins. You also need to learn some history about the country where the coins originated from. It is also a good idea to be able to spot fakes. As long as you stick to these suggestions you will have a pretty good chance of being able to keep your shirt and even making some money.
Learning about the Coins
The first thing you should know when you are looking into investing in foreign coin collecting is about the coins themselves. This will allow you to find out which years are more valuable than others. In the history of many coins there is normally one years in which less of the coins were created or more were reclaimed by the government or something else happened to make the Mint year so extraordinary. If you know these things you will be able to make better decisions about the coins that you buy.
Learning about the Country of Origin
Often when investing in foreign coin collecting you will need to look at the country from which the coins originated. The coins worth the most come from countries which no longer exist. Take a look at the history of the country as well as the state of the Union. You may be able to discover countries which are about to fold. Finding unique coins from these countries before they fold will turn a nice profit down the road.
Learn to Spot counterfeits
One of the biggest pitfalls which people fall into with foreign coin collecting is purchasing counterfeits. These coins can often be just as old as the original coin. This is especially true of coins which were made valuable centuries ago. In some cases the counterfeits can become valuable, but in most cases you will end up buying something which looks genuine only to lose a lot of money. There are features you can look for which will point to a coin being a fake. Pay attention to these characteristics so that you can make sure that you are getting a genuine coin and not something which was created to fool you.
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Originally posted 2010-08-30 03:54:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 30th, 2011 — Coin Collecting, world coins
Collecting coins is a hobby which many people enjoy a lot. These different coins will allow you to be able to get everything that you want to have including the different kinds of coins of the world that you will be able to find. Of course, with all of the different kinds of currency out there and the vast history of currency, you will need to know what you are doing so that you will be able to get the best deal possible. These different kinds of coins can include the different kinds of coins from around the world as well as those which are domestic in nature.
When looking to get started with collecting coins of the world, you will need to know what you are looking for. You can learn more about the different kinds of coins whenever you first learn about the culture that produces them. There are also different kinds of coins for every culture that you can collect which will mark a point in history. Additionally, you might want to pay attention to the rarity of certain coins as a result of the history of the culture that they are coming from. This will help you to have an even better collection.
Learn about the Culture
Whenever you are collecting coins of the world, you should make sure that you are learning about the different kinds of cultures that they might come from. This will allow you to be able to make sure that you are able to understand which cultures have been producing coin currency for the longest and which ones have the most history of producing coins which are rare in nature. This will help you to realize exactly which kinds of currency you might want to choose for your collecting needs.
Learn about Their History
Whenever you are ready to get started with collecting coins of the world, there are many different ways that you will be able to get started. One of the ways that you will be able to get started is that you will be able to get everything that you will need so that you can understand the history. This includes everything that you will need to know about the different kinds of things which might have happened which will cause the coins to be rare or to have been eliminated altogether.
Learn about Their Rarity
There are many different factors which can cause coins of the world to be extremely rare in nature. These different things can include wars in which the coins were melted in order to make bullets. It can also include regime changes in which the coins were melted in order to put the face of the new leader on them. There are also time in which the coins might have lost their value and they were simply tossed aside. Learning these different factors which leads to a coin being rare will help you to be able to get even more out of the coins that you are collecting.
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Originally posted 2011-08-01 09:49:36. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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- World Coins Money -> Coins: World Collecting world coins is a rewarding and fascinating hobby. The first official coins were struck around the 6th century BC in Lydia, though metals used as a type of currency far pre-dates that, to Mesopotamia somewhere between 1500 and 2000 BC. Ancient coinage is fascinating, with......
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November 18th, 2011 — Ancient Coins, Greek Coins, world coins
There are three different points in time that Ancient Greek coins are divided into. The first period of time for the history of ancient Greek coins is known as the Archaic period. This particular period of time expands from when coinage first appeared in the Greek World in 600 BCE until 480 BE which was when the Persian wars erupted. After this, the next period of time that existed was the Classical period for Greek coins, and this period endured until Alexander the Great appeared in 330 BC.
The third period is the Hellenistic period, which drew out until the Romans preoccupied the Greek world in the 1st century BCE. The Greek cities extended in order to create their own coins for additional cities under the rule of Rome. These coins were each completely handmade, and they depicted a wide variety of different scenes, buildings, figureheads and symbols.
All of the Ancient Greek coins were created by hand unlike how modern day coins are made. Ancient Greek coins were eventually invented in a kingdom known as Lydia, which is now known as Turkey, during 620 BCE. When the Ancient Greeks began to create Greek coins from the very start, these coins had a number of different figures, inscriptions and symbols that were specifically designed to exemplify the independence of the poleis.
Even though the Greeks were under the command of Hellenistic kings or autocrats, the Greeks were always generally independent in nature. Their coins were a great way for them to substantiate their independence throughout their history. In other words, Ancient Greek coins are a symbol of independence among a people that struggled with independence for many centuries. Ancient Greek coins are made up of historic pictures and symbols and are now perceived as being artistic, lending to the history of a true art. The examples of the oldest Greek coins are capable of including a lot of sanctified temples and buildings, and this permits individuals to understand how grand those buildings once were in Greek history and lore.
Greek coins, then, were a lot more than a simple system of commerce or a collection of carved or stamped metal. The purpose of Greek coins had so much more to do with independence and religious pride, meaning that they are extremely meaningful as history of art, and the history of a people that struggled for independence and flourished for many years despite being under the rule of others, including Hellenistic kings and the Romans. If you are looking for a type of collection that you can be proud to have in your possession, consider collecting Greek coins so that you can learn the history of a unique people and revel in the signs and symbols of their fight for independence. The more you learn about Greek coins, the better you will be able to benefit from collecting these unique coins.
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Originally posted 2009-07-24 05:27:24. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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November 8th, 2011 — Coin Collecting, world coins
Start with your pocket change
Start out by studying coins you pull from your pockets, or failing that, some old coins from your attic, on your floor, or out in public. As a novice coin collector, it makes no sense to spend a lot of your money on coins if you do not understand their nuances thoroughly. Spend a good bit of time getting acquainted with the more ordinary coins. Familiarize yourself with the designs and letterings and images, their types and styles.
Choose the coin types you want to collect
To make the hobby of coin collecting more interesting, choose coins of a type that you have a real interest in. Bullion coins made of gold or silver as an example can attract collecting investors due to the market worth and appeal of Bullion.
Very old coins such as Roman coins, Byzantine coins and Celtic coins are capable of being quite interesting when it comes to collectors that are interested in collecting not only coins of the world, but also coins that come from history and from long forgotten ancient civilizations. There are a wide variety of different types of coins that are available in this market. What this means is that all that you really have to do is to perform a little bit of searching in order to determine what it is that you really want as a coin collector and enthusiast.
Organize your collection and maintain your coins of the world
If you are simply gathering your coins in a haphazard way, then you are not really collecting coins, but rather you are simply hoarding them. Without taking the time to organize your coin collection, you could actually end up missing out on some truly valuable additions to your collection.
You are going to want to purchase either coin collecting software, or a coin catalog that will allow you to arrange all of your coins of the world in a logical fashion. Software programs are designed to help you keep your coins in order using up to date database listings where you can search by mint mark, date, type, denomination, year and other details of the coins that you are collecting.
You are also going to want to buy all of the necessary supplies for collecting coins of the world, as well as for storing and displaying them. This is going to include coin albums, coin display cases, slab coin holders, envelopes, coin tubes and boxes. All of these supplies have unique purposes and uses, so make sure that you are choosing the ones that are going to help you the most when it comes to organizing and storing and displaying your unique coin collection.
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Originally posted 2009-11-12 03:36:21. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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October 22nd, 2011 — Coin Collecting, Russian Coins, world coins
Russian coins have recently become a popular investment, with many of the popular dealers selling out of supplies, and some older and more rare coins earning over $45,000 at auction. Many people gave up on Russian coin collecting in 2007 because of the raising values and costs of most Russian coins and the sudden surge of people interested in Russian coins, not just as hobbyists and collectors, but because of the believed investment potential these coins suddenly had.
Imperial Russian coins prices have doubled in the last year, making any pre-1917 Russian coin more expensive to obtain, taking it out of the reach of many hobby collectors, and consequently more valuable. Even the dealers are a bit baffled by the sudden upswing in the Russian coin market, especially in as short a time as one year .
The demand for Russians coins actually started 5 or 6 years ago, as the country’s economy began to stabilize after years of difficult times. During much of the 20th century, all but the wealthiest Russians often had trouble making ends meet, so expensive things were put aside. Many silver and gold coins were melted down. While the records of how many coins were minted are still there, no one knows how many were melted down and put into another form during their years of weak economy. Because Russia doesn’t allow the export of its Imperial coins, finding them outside Russia is fairly rare, with those coins either appearing outside Russia illegally, or perhaps brought by Russian immigrants years ago.
Russian coins are actually even more valuable inside Russia than they are elsewhere. Now that the economy is improving, people are more able to indulge in hobbies like coin collecting, and since so many early coins were destroyed it’s these coins that seem to have the most value. Because the price is steadily increasing, investors know that they can turn a profit in only a few months by purchasing the coins and then reselling them at their new, higher market prices later.
While this value growth can’t continue indefinitely, Russian coins still sell for less than their British and American counterparts of similar rarity, so it could continue for yet while. As long as the Russian economy improves, it’s believed that the value of Russian coins will continue to grow. At some point, though, the selling price for many Russian coins will drop, perhaps dramatically, so if you’re after a particular coin that’s out of your price range, a wait and see attitude could serve you well and get you the coin at a more affordable price.
Because of the high value of some Russian coins today, fakes have flooded the marketplace. Coin dealers can easily spot a fake, while some eBay sellers who have no intention of defrauding anyone might have no idea that their coins aren’t genuine. Choose sellers who have extensive numismatic experience and can vouch for the authenticity of their coins, and offer a refund if you should have the coin examined and discover it’s not genuine.
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Originally posted 2008-10-26 14:00:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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October 20th, 2011 — Coin Collecting, world coins
Most people who begin to collect coins actually do so by collecting regional coins from their own mother country. So for example, if you are from the United States, then you may want to collect United States coins first and foremost. This is because you are already familiar with the coin denominations where you live, making the collection much easier to put together. This is definitely a great way for you to begin when you are just learning how to collect coins, but as your coin collection grows, you may want to create a world coin collection rather than just a local one. World coins are often just as easy to come by, and they offer new facets to your coin collection no matter which world coins you decide to collect.
You will find coins coming from nearly every single country all over the world. You should begin to collect coins based on what information you can find. If you cannot find information on a particular type of world coin, that does not mean that it is rare, but just that it will require some extra work for you to find the worth of the coin. There are a number of websites and other publications that will help you look at the world coins that are available to you and your world coin collection.
When you finally begin to collect world coins, you will discover that there is a whole new world waiting for you. You will learn about the history and the culture that influenced each individual world coin, for example. You are going to learn about each country where you find a world coin and you are going to learn about what inspired those world coins into creation.
There are fewer dealers out there that will have world coin opportunities for you, so world coins are often more rare than United States coins. To some investors, world coins do not make good investments, but to other investors, they do. Collecting world coins is going to require a lot of time, thought and research. You need to read coin collecting books, online guides, websites, newsletters, magazines and anything else that you can get your hands on to read so that you can become well versed in everything that the world coin realm has to offer you. You need to understand how foreign currencies and the United States dollar stack up against one another.
If you are looking for a widely circulated world coin, consider pennies from each country all over the world. These coins are valuable to someone that collects for the sake of collecting but not necessarily for the sake of investing. Collecting world coins with small values is a great way to grow your collection without spending too much money, so consider this if you are just getting your world coin off the ground and want a lot of unique coins without a big investment.
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Originally posted 2009-06-20 05:19:55. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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