Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection. 
The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to: <ul>
<li>Start your collection correctly</li> <li>Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more</li> <li>Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank</li> <li>Locate rare and expensive coins</li> <li>Get savvy about avoiding fakes</li> <li>Get the whole family involved in your collection</li> <li>Develop a buying strategy</li> <li>Clean and handle coins safely</li> <li>Keep your collection secure at home and on the road</li> <li>Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins</li> <li>Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins</li> </ul>
When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

Coin Collecting For Dummies 2e

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Berman, Neil S.

Antiques & Collectibles

For Dummies

Crisp &amp; clean, absolutely as nice as you'll find. The 'go-to' book for investors or hobby collectors of valuable US coins.

The Investor's Guide to United States Coins: Everything You Need to Know About the Number One Emerging Growth Area for the 90's

Schulman, Hans M.

Coin & Currency Inst

Discover a new hobby--or refine your existing techniques--with this practical coin collecting handbook In Coin Collecting For Dummies, professional rare coin dealer Neil Berman delivers a hands-on and fun guide to the intriguing hobby of numismatics--also known as coin collection! You'll learn how to buy, sell, grade, value, handle, and store your coins, as well as how to decide what kind of coins you should collect and how to assemble or diversify your collection. In this book, you'll also find out how to: <ul> <li>Evaluate coins based on their age, condition, rarity, and more</li> <li>Navigate and make use of auction houses that deal in the buying and selling of rare coins</li> <li>Make the most of your new hobby by learning where to find rare coins and how to complete your collections</li> </ul> There's no one "right" way to collect coins. But Coin Collecting For Dummies will show you how to avoid the most common pitfalls and take advantage of some handy tips, tricks, and best practices that make collecting coins even more fun and exciting. Perfect for the novice collector, or seasoned veterans looking for the latest news in coin grading and history, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the fascinating world of coin collection.

Coin Collecting For Dummies

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The Investor's Guide to United States Coins: Everything You Need to Know About the Number One Emerging Growth Area for the 90's

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