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How Do I Determine The Value of My Collection?
For any avid coin collector, soon-to-be coin collector, or even an individual who has recently found themselves in possession of a collection of coins passed down through an inheritance, or simply lucky enough to have discovered some long-forgotten old coins stashed in a dusty box up in the attic, there is usually one key question that quickly comes to mind – what are the coins really worth? Whether it is just a few old relics that have been kicking around in the desk drawer for decades, or a decent accumulation of specimens gathered over the course of a lifetime as a part-time hobby, the natural inclination for anyone is to investigate the potential value of these hallmarks of minted memorabilia. Just as with almost any form of collectible item or memorabilia, there are numerous factors that play a part in …
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Types of Cardboard Holders Available
It is certainly common knowledge among all coin collectors that any valuable coin left lying around unprotected, or even stored in the wrong kind of coin holder, invariably means that, over time, that particular specimen is going to wind up damaged in some way. While the damage may be unnoticeable or perhaps marginal at first glance, more than likely this microscopic deterioration can significantly reduce the value of the coins. In a worst-case scenario, it has the potential to result in the coin being basically worthless. There are scores of coin holders available just about anywhere in the coin supply marketplace, and each type of coin holder offers a different degree of protection, security or display characteristics. Naturally, there are just as many advantages and disadvantages associated with each style, brand, functionality, and cost as there are varieties, shapes, and …
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Everything You Need to Mail a Valuable Coin
Every coin collector or dealer is certainly aware that when it comes to shipping any part of their collection or inventory, it can, at times, be a tricky or even risky enterprise. This is partly due to the fact that the most common package transport companies, like United Parcel Service or the US Postal Service for instance, have clauses in their service agreements that permit them to automatically reject any insurance claim for ‘misplaced’ packages containing coins. Their rationale for this is based on the assertion that the contents are of ‘unusual value’, or that they are prohibited from allowing them to be shipped in the first place. One the one hand, if the coins are packed in a proper and secure fashion there will likely be few issues to be concerned about, and the shipment will arrive at its …
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Storage Options for Currency
Almost everyone belonging to the world of commerce, and who consider themselves a consumer to some degree, certainly make use of various denominations of paper currency or banknotes just about every day of their lives without giving them but a passing thought. However, out of sheer curiosity, the number of times one might take a really good look at the legal tender housed in their wallet or purse is more than likely somewhere close to never. For any paper currency collector, on the other hand, periodically examining the contents of their wallet very closely, using a magnifying glass or a jeweler’s loupe, is just part of their fascination for an extremely captivating hobby. Over an extended period of time, their interest in collecting paper currency has grown simply because of viewing the abundance of information any example of paper currency …
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Why Wear Finger Cots When Handling Coins?
In the fascinating realm of coin collecting, there is certainly one very important, fundamental, and iron-clad rule when it comes to handling coins. As any coin collector worthy of the name will surely attest, there is nothing more distressing or even annoying than to set one’s eyes on a stunning uncirculated or proof coin with unsightly if not downright revolting fingerprints ruining its surface. Numismatically speaking, it is close to being a disaster, and positively irresponsible, and certainly preventable. Obviously, almost every coin collector relishes the notion of taking hold of a ‘raw’ coin with their bare hands, but holding a coin incorrectly can leave behind minute traces of improper ‘human’ contact that cannot be easily removed without the risk of damaging the coin even further. Over an extended period of time, that damage accumulates, and all of it could …