| Description |
99 pages : illustrations (black & white) ; 22 cm. |
| Contents |
The basics of collecting coins -- The fundamental parts of a coin -- The many variety of coins -- What drives your desire to collect -- Coin collecting strategies for beginners -- Comparing different coin collecting strategies: the numismatic versus -- Successful coin collecting rules to remember -- The top six most valuable coins in the United States -- How to begin a coin collection -- The most important collecting areas -- Where can you get collectible coins -- Rules for handling rare and unique coins -- Coin collecting tools -- Important guidelines for selecting a reputable coin dealer -- How to recognize a fake coin -- Ways to sell your coin collection while keeping your sanity -- The top seven coins to collect -- Keeping track of your coin collection. |
| Summary |
This book will walk you through the world's oldest pastime, advising you on which coins to acquire, how to maintain your collection in excellent condition, and how to purchase and sell coins. Choose a coin or a set of coins that you are interested in. It might be an innovative design on the coin, it's history, or a tale connected to the coin. Learning is the key to accomplishment in coin collecting, as it is almost any other pastime or field of interest. |
| Subject |
Coin collecting.
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| ISBN |
9781914102868 |
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