Category: Coin collecting basics


The most expensive coins in the world

Coins have been an essential part of human civilization for thousands of years. They have served as a medium of exchange, a store of value,...

Origin of money and its use

A brief history In 1626 Dutch settlers purchased Manhattan Island, New York from the native Indians with beads, trinkets, and cloth. It only cost them...

Coin collecting forum

Know how to become member of a coin collector forum. Learn how important numismatic information and reference are in the hobby of coin collecting. Have...

Collecting banknotes

Banknotes collecting also known as notaphily. What are collectible banknotes and how valuable are they? A banknote is used for business negotiations as a promissory...

Coin auctions

Buyers’ guide to coin auction and bidding for collectible coins online An auction is the process of selling goods (or services) wherein interested buyers bid...

Coin mints

Learn more about government and private coin mints with a short history of coin mintage A mint is a coining facility or a place where...

Types of collectible coins

Coin collecting for beginners can be both enjoyable and challenging. Discovering coins of different sorts and class is fun but it may also be...

Finding trusted coin dealers online

Learn how to find a reputable dealer online The emergence of the internet has brought both advantages and disadvantages to the coin collecting market.  The...

Best coin price guides

A list of recommended published and online coin value guides and catalogs. Below is a list of the most popular coin price catalogs in the...