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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 …
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Top 10 Must-Have Coin Tools
If you are thinking about moving to a more advanced stage of coin collecting, and would really like to investigate the next phase of purchases regarding cutting-edge coin tools and collecting supplies, then now is as good a time as any. As your collecting knowledge grows, along with your more daring ventures into coin collecting in general, you have obviously discovered there are more variables and choices to make than just relying on dates, mintages, and types in your collection. For instance, the subject or arena of die variety collecting is continually growing, along with many other fields in this continually captivating and educational hobby. As a serious collector, you may want to start buying more valuable or rarer coins, and choose to take on the task of authentication and inspection on your own. In order to accomplish this, and …
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How to Choose a Coin Folder?
Coin folders are certainly one of the most convenient and inexpensive methods around to store and present your coins, along with providing an impressive means to teach and even enlighten anyone you may like to share your coin collection with. Most coin collecting folders are designed in denomination-specific formats and come in eye-catching detail, offering an economical method to store, protect, and display your coinsets of lesser value. Most types and brands of coin folders include the historical information of the coin series, as well as important mintage statistics. No matter which brand you choose, coin folders are an excellent storage device to assist any novice collector, or even anyone who might be unfamiliar with the numismatic hobby, to get a really good start in this fascinating field. For anyone thinking about introducing coin collecting into the home, coin folders …
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Coin Supplies for International Coins
LIGHTHOUSE has created an assortment of different EURO-Albums which will allow you to begin to collect the various coins from the European Community in either whole sets or single coins. The components within the albums, such as the foils and coin sheets,are fabricated without the use of chemicalsofteners and acids which will ensure a long-term protection against environmental influences.The Lighthouse Euro coin album is manufactured as a stunning hand-stitched binderwith a leatherette cover with bold imprints on the spine and cover. There are six Euro-coin extra heavy sheets with clear view pockets and sliding inserts in hard PVC. The albums provide a beautiful presentation for coins from all twelve countries of the European Union. The company also offers a wide variety of accessories for EURO coins. In addition to coin albums, they provide coin sheets, coin boxes, and albums for banknotes, …
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I Want to Start a Coin Collection. What Do I Need?
Anyone considering the notion of taking up the fascinating hobby of collecting coins requires the essential coin collecting tools and supplies to properly store and display their coin collection. Above all, these coin supplies ensure your coins are safely kept from any type of damage, and in as perfect condition as possible. The following outline is a fundamental listing of the primary coin tools and supplies that will get you off on a good start toward a richly rewarding and lifelong hobby that will not only offer you countless hours of enjoyment, but the beginnings of a legacy you can share with family, friends, and fellow enthusiasts for a lifetime. A Magnifier and Light Source The only way to effectively view your coins will require a good light source and a magnifier to provide the optimal conditions for inspection. The …