Category: Coin collecting basics

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,...

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne on February 6, 1952, and she would remain as the head of the British monarchy until she died...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...