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Collecting coins: where to start?
Collecting coins is one of the most popular hobbies in the world. It's interesting and exciting. And if you come across rare exhibits, then it is also quite a profitable occupation. Numismatists shared their recommendations for beginners.
Better to start by collecting inexpensive coins. They are easier to find due to their large print runs. Even if you buy an inexpensive coin at a relatively overpriced price, the costs will be small.
Having collected a collection of inexpensive coins, you can proceed to buying expensive and rare specimens. These can be commemorative coins, coin sets, regular mints, etc.
You should not start by collecting different thematic areas. For example, simultaneously buying foreign, Soviet or modern coins. It is simply impossible for a beginner numismatist to understand everything at once. In addition, the usual increase in the size of the collection will not bring due joy.
When choosing another exhibit for your collection, you need to focus on the state. Very often, novice collectors do not pay attention to minor defects, guided only by the price. But with experience comes the understanding that the appearance of the coin determines its value for the collection, the subsequent profitability in the sale.
And finally, we must not forget about quality accessories for collecting. This will allow the collection of coins to remain in perfect condition for many years, than to delight its owner indescribably.
Better to start by collecting inexpensive coins. They are easier to find due to their large print runs. Even if you buy an inexpensive coin at a relatively overpriced price, the costs will be small.
Having collected a collection of inexpensive coins, you can proceed to buying expensive and rare specimens. These can be commemorative coins, coin sets, regular mints, etc.
You should not start by collecting different thematic areas. For example, simultaneously buying foreign, Soviet or modern coins. It is simply impossible for a beginner numismatist to understand everything at once. In addition, the usual increase in the size of the collection will not bring due joy.
When choosing another exhibit for your collection, you need to focus on the state. Very often, novice collectors do not pay attention to minor defects, guided only by the price. But with experience comes the understanding that the appearance of the coin determines its value for the collection, the subsequent profitability in the sale.
And finally, we must not forget about quality accessories for collecting. This will allow the collection of coins to remain in perfect condition for many years, than to delight its owner indescribably.