Boca Raton educator receives national award (Boca Raton News) Stokton Global Trading needs production managers. No sales. This is a part-time opportunity that could be long-term. Don't get ripped off: We pay 70% of the wholesale value for your gold scrap, Rare Coins. Most competitors pay less than 30%. We are Honest! Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:35:24 GMT
Boca Raton: Barbieri to address Democratic Club (Boca Raton News) Don't Miss the Lady Gaga Concert! From front Row to General Admission, we have your ticket. Don't get ripped off: We pay 70% of the wholesale value for your gold scrap, Rare Coins. Most competitors pay less than 30%. We are Honest! Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:32:23 GMT
Change in panhandling policy? (The Gilroy Dispatch) Gilroy's shopping centers are a favorite for local panhandlers like this one, who was out Monday afternoon. Photo by: Sara Suddes A woman with an easy smile and a worn cardboard sign reading, "Lost Home, God Bless," reached out to accept a few coins from a man stopped at the red light on Camino Arroyo, near Panera Bread. She put the coins in her pocket, hoping to collect enough by lunch time to ... Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:09:17 GMT
Multiple Vehicle Break-Ins Reported In Cumberland County (NBC 17 Raleigh) Cumberland County Sheriff's Property Crimes Detectives have issued an alert for the Parkton and Muscat Road area. Investigators say vandals are shattering car windows and stealing small valuables. Some of the missing items include coins, Ipods and backpacks. The break-ins have occurred between Feb. 5 and Feb. 7. Residents along this one mile stretch are encouraged to keep their vehicles locked ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:01:08 GMT
Rare coin dealer sues Google for address mixup (Stuart News) STUART — A Jupiter man in the rare coin industry is accusing Google of invading his privacy and causing emotional distress for incorrectly posting his home address instead of listing the location for his Stuart-based company. In a lawsuit he filed Monday in Martin County Circuit court against Google Inc., Jonathan Harris claimed that having his home address associated with the sale of rare coins ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:55:00 GMT
$200,000 in Rare Coins Stolen from Car (WLTX-TV Columbia) LADSON, S.C. (AP) -- A coin dealer says someone took about $200,000 worth of rare coins and other merchandise from his car while he ate at a North Charleston restaurant. Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:13:10 GMT
Home burglaries investigated in Canton (WWTI Watertown) Retailers are being put on alert for anyone making purchases with a large amount of small change. The change was taken in multiple residential burglaries in Canton in late January and early February, according to State Police. The money did include two one-hundred dollar bills but also a large quantity of nickels, quarters and dimes. Also stolen: a large number of half dollar coins and Sacagawea ... Publ.Date : Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:10:41 GMT
Barboursville students work to aid Haiti (The Huntington Herald-Dispatch) BARBOURSVILLE -- In celebration of their 100th day of the school year on Monday, students at Village of Barboursville Elementary filled a large water jug to overflowing with cash and coins to help in the relief effort in Haiti. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:55:11 GMT
Kids raise $7,765 for Haiti relief (Douglas County News-Press) Wildcat Mountain Elementary School in Highlands Ranch raised $7,765.52 for Haiti by collecting pennies, coins and dollars from Jan. 20-29. Every penny they donated for their class counted as one point. The class with the most points at the end of the week won a popcorn party. Publ.Date : Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:08:11 GMT
Stolen Gold And Silver Bars, Coins May Be In Metro (WOWT Omaha) One man has been arrested and warrants were issued for two others accused of burglarizing a rural Hershey, Nebraska home taking a safe containing $100,000 in gold and silver bars and coins. Publ.Date : Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:40:36 GMT
Essential Supplies For Coin Collecting
The condition of the coin means everything in coin collecting. In the world of coin collecting, the coins themselves are considered as gold, this is why there is a need to protect them from damage. Having the right supplies will allow a collector to preserve the integrity of his coin collection. The slightest hint of damage can diminish the value of a coin significantly.
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The Coin Grading System
Coin grading is a term used to refer to the process of determining the condition or quality of a coin, and its full identity. It is essential to know what the grade is of a particular coin, because, as a general matter, the higher the grade of a coin, the higher its numismatic value.
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Three Great Supplies Coin Collecting Websites Sell
For beginning hobbyists, an overwhelming number of supplies coin collecting stores and websites sell all sorts of things. There is much more to collecting old rare coins than just knowing how to care for them!
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Your Coin Collecting Care
Coin collecting may not be a passive hobby as some might think. The hobby requires delicate attention to detail and proper handling of valuable coins. So how does one handle and maintain a coin collection properly?
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Tips For the New Coin Collector
Are you new to coin collecting or want to start the hobby? If so, there are a few things that you should know in order to avoid making some of the same mistakes a lot of new collectors have made.
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Collectors Grading Scale Authorized by the ANA
Coins in the United States are often graded using a scale that has been created by the American Numismatic Association, which is a non-profit organization that was created in 1891 and then chartered by the United States Congress in 1912.
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The Basic Coin Storage Containers
Ensure the safety and protection of your collection by knowing the products their holders are made from are safe and that they allow you to easily view them while prevent any movement that may cause your coins to be scratched.
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Anatomy of a Collector's Coin
Prior to becoming collectors, the two sides of a coin were simply known as "heads or tails," but since becoming engulfed by the thrill of this new experience it is time to learn the proper terms when describing your coins. This is the special language of a numismatist who is people who study and collects coins. Other collectors will understand what you mean when describing a particular coin and show you a lot more respect in return.
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The American Platinum Eagle Coins
The United States government first issued the American Platinum Eagle Coins in 1997, which was more than a decade after initial production of the Gold and Silver American Eagles. These unique coins quickly became the number one platinum bullion coin in the world and the designs featured are entirely new.
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Determine the Grade of Your Coins
The process of determining the condition of quality of coins is known as coin grading, which is essential when determining the grade of any coin. The higher the grade of coin, then the higher its value will be.
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