1. Coin Collection – The Basics and More
Collecting coins as a hobby is real fun and it usually starts that way. Majority of coin collectors inherit
the hobby from their close ones; grandparents, parents, relatives that sparks the interest in them. Some
others might start because of peer influence, curiosity or other reasons. Reasons can be many, but one
thing is undeniable, coin collecting as a hobby is not only engaging and interesting, it is rewarding as
well. Rewarding not just because of the sense of accomplishment a coin collector achieves with their
collection, but also because it is a worthwhile investment as the returns can be very high if one decides
to auction their collection.
While one might add whatever catches their fancy to the collection, to get past just the ‘fun’ part of
collecting and become a little more serious about the hobby, one must have a theme or goal in mind to
define their coin collection, as otherwise your collection might lack potential investment. And for that,
one must increase their knowledge of coins, collecting history and grades of coins by getting in touch
with more experienced in this field, research on the internet, read books from library about coin
collecting and if possible, attend coins shows and auctions too.
For this, one might consider referring to US Coin Price Guide Red Book, or universally known as ‘The Red
Book’, published yearly, provides a good outline of the US coins history, all the relevant information and
their grading, and the retail cost.
For your coin collection to be valued, proper caring and handling of coins is of the utmost importance.
Coins should be held by their edges between thumb and forefinger. This will protect coin surfaces and
designs from fingerprints and the natural oils in fingers or palms that can be corrosive over time.
High humidity, air pollution, salt air, and temperature extremes can sometimes affect the surfaces of
coins. Therefore, it is best to store your coins in protective coin albums or folders, so that they remain
safe and without any damage. If one wants to display their collection to the audience, or even friends,
coin slab boxes are also recommended, as these let you showcase the coins from both the sides without
having the necessity to actually hold the coins.
If you aspire to be a serious coin collector, then it is important for you to have knowledge on coin
collecting supplies as well. These coin and stamp collecting supplies are available online as well. Pinnacle
– Your online Coin collecting store, offers a range of supplies including coins capsules, coin tubes,
albums and folders, special quartets for kids, currency supplies, collector’s supplies and coins for sale.
Our high quality supplies are available in different ranges, as per your needs and requirements, and let
you display your collection in style!
We also take special orders, login to our website and explore to find what suits your collection best.