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Coin News & Facts
Learn more about this great hobby and see what fellow collectors are up to.
6/1/09
Accessories for Coin Collections
If you are collecting coins, you should want to consider how to arrange and care for the coins. Coins
that are collected may be antique, limited editions or ancient coins. These coins are from many lands and
are usually worth a lot. A collector should understand how to maintain and care for them so that
they will hold the same appearance and worth.
A way to take care of coins is to purchase a selection of accessories for your coins. Coin
accessories are used to aid in making a coin collection nice and organized; but the primary
purpose of accessories for your coins is to care for and save the coins.
When buying accessories for your coins it is key to select those coin accessories that will closest
satisfy the demands of the collector. Some ingredients that may be thought about are durability,
cost and utility.
Many coin accessories can be discovered in collectible shops and even online. These are a number
of coin accessories that should be considered:
Coin Albums
Albums for Coins are like any typical album with the difference being that the coin album is especially
designed to hold coins. A coin collector album has a clear layer that helps in the security of the coins.
The coin collector does not have to hold the coins one at a time. All that is necessary is to flip the
pages and the coins are protected from improper handling.
Coin Storage Boxes
Coin Boxes are the most common sought out accessories for your coins since they are very useful to coin
specialists and collectors. The different parts of of the box alloweasy location of the coins. The
compartments are also wide, which provides several options in placing the coins. The large sections also
allow the coin collector to hold the coins the correct way.
Coin Holders
Coin Holders are nearest for collectors who collect coins while traveling. They allow for portability of
the coin collection. Also, the collector does not need to transport his complete collection. He can
merely put a single coin in the coin holder. Holders for Coins allow for safety for the collectible coins
and protect a coin from the numerous factors that should depreciate its worth.
Additional coin accessories can be found in the market. Find the vital intent of the coin accessory
and if it will gratify your needs. Costs will not be the same depending on the strength of the accessory.
Research the many coin accessories that are on the market and compare costs you choose one.
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1905 Barber 1/2 Dollar
[ATTACH=CONFIG]153265[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]153266[/ATTACH]I got a 1905 Barber 1/2 Dollar Similar to this one today at the coin store. The coin pictured is PCGS graded VG-8. I would have an actual |
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Bulk Prices on Coins
I might have the opportunity to purchase some bulk coins at an estate sale. I can't inspect the coins really closely as they are in big plastic bags. So I was hoping some of you might be able to help |
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$100 dollar bill from 1985 fold misprint?
My grandmother has been holding on to the one hundred dollar bill from 1985 that is misprinted from a fold over in the front and actually is longer than a normal bill. The back isn't misprinted at |
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NGC year slabbed?
Anyway to determine from the serial number on a NGC holder what year the coin was slabbed? |
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WTT: Holed Type coins: 1823 Dime & 1838 Large Cent
For trade are 2 holed coins, perfect for a Holed Coin Type set! The first is an 1823 Capped Bust dime, it is a very nice piece ( besides being holed!) with the hole located at about 7 o'clock, it has |
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Help identifying an Indian?? copper coin.
Would like a bit of assistance in identifying this coin.
Copper, about the size of a US Half Dollar, smooth edge.
I can attempt better pictures if necessary, and I have the Krause books, just |
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What are the best bullion coins to collect?
What are the best bullion coins to collect?
Silver dollars/halfs? Silver proof sets? Gold Eagles/buffalos?
I'm looking for something that will hold its value well 10-20 years from now. |
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Bought on a whim.
I had some junk silver I wanted to dump and get something nice with.
I got tired of not finding any good us coins for my monthly coin budget, and I though hmm, an almost 1,800 year silver coin for |
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Finally, a 1916 SLQ with a mostly legible date
Recently Made a trade for this ANACS certified 1916 standing lib quarter, and wanted to show it off. I have owned many dateless examples, so it is nice to have one that is a bit more clear on the |
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Greetings
Just thought I would drop in and say hello. I found my way here researching a few coins that I have. I was that little kid who loved coins/money and everyone knew it. So I have the most random |
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