New to the hobby? Explore the articles below to get started on your collecting journey.
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An old adage in the coin-collecting community is that counterfeiting probably began about one minute [...]
Hiding in Plain Sight: An Introduction to Counterfeits
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Humans developed language to share our thoughts with each other and communicate effectively. In order [...]
Error or Variety?
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The next time you chat with a coin collector, ask them how they approach storing [...]
The Grandfather of Modern Dansco Albums
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A coin’s grade is defined as the labeling and categorizing of its condition or state [...]
Coin-Grading Basics
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The introduction of third-party grading in 1986 revolutionized numismatics, especially in how individual coins are [...]
In-Between Grades
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As you venture into more expensive areas of numismatics, many beginners and young collectors fall [...]
Avoiding “Trap Coins”
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An infamous numismatist once remarked that to fully understand the history surrounding a coin, one [...]
Seven Questions About Coins
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Collectors widely believe that if you are going to collect coins seriously, you need at [...]
Books, Books, Books
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After adding a few pieces to your collection, you may wonder how to store your [...]
Storing Your Collection
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So, have you found the perfect coin for your collection? The right grade, the right [...]
How Much Should You Pay for a Coin?