Florida coin auction could net $50 million (UPI) ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 5 (UPI) -- An auction in Orlando, Fla., that will include the sale of five U.S. coins minted in 1915 should result in at least $50 million in sales, the auctioneer says. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:26:04 GMT
New coins in a new year (Explorer News) Randy Metcalf/The Explorer , Peter Spooner, numismatist at American Stamp and Coin, says 2009 is the year of the Lincoln penny. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:18:29 GMT
MTA expects to charge bus riders 25 cents extra if they use coins (YourNabe.com) Cash-strapped transit officials have come up with more possibilities in the event there is no bailout of the MTA, including requiring bus patrons to pay more for using coins and a 26 percent fare hike on the Long Island Rail Road. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:56:48 GMT
Douglas Dispatch (The Daily Dispatch) MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico, following the lead of several countries around the world, has proposed making coins smaller and using cheaper metals to keep cost low amid the financial crisis and volatile metal costs. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:14:07 GMT
Presidential Inauguration to be Trinket Show [Usa] (Gawker) Are you going to the Obamanauguration? I'll be there! But only to get a good deal on "coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag" directly from QVC: The televisiomatic gew-gaw purveyor is... Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:15:09 GMT
QVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inauguration (AP via Yahoo! News) QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration this month — and is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:18:19 GMT
QVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inauguration (Richmond Times-Dispatch) NEW YORK (AP)—QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration this month - and is bringing along plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small handbag to sell…. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:43:09 GMT
New meters begin, free parking ends in Placid (Adirondack Daily Enterprise) LAKE PLACID - Free holiday parking ends along Main Street today and the village will put a series of new meters to the test for the first time. The multi-space parking meters accept coins (including Canadian), credit and debit cards. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:42:26 GMT
Wall Street woes spur rush on gold (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette) DENVER – Investors who have forsaken shaky financial markets for the safety of gold must feel a little bit like prospectors. Photo caption: As the worst recession in at least a generation spreads, so too does the clamor for gold coins. Photo by Associated Press Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:09:51 GMT
QVC to sell Obama trinkets from inauguration (MSNBC) The QVC home shopping channel is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration — and is bringing along plenty of commemorative coins. Publ.Date : Mon, 05 Jan 2009 23:46:35 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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