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Collector Apps and Tools
Read & Collect: The Best Online Numismatist Magazines
When you're passionate about something, you want to learn more and more about it and you want to discover more and more sources of information. We’re all interested in coins and coin collecting here. Where can we learn something new?
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Collector Apps and Tools
Your Coin Collection Deserves the Best—Try the NGC Registry
You have a coin in your hand, let it be a 1998 Silver American Eagle MS-70 NGC Registry Set. It’s clear, graded as one of the highest possible conditions.
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Collector Apps and Tools
Top 5 Free Coin Identifier Apps You Need to Try in 2024
Have you ever found an old coin and thought, "Is this worth anything?" or "Could this be a rare find?" Modern technology can help you no longer need to be a coin expert to answer those questions. There are many free coin apps that will help you identify coins with your phone, discover their history, and even check their value—all with just a quick scan. You may be a coin collector, history fan, or just curious about that coin in your pocket, anyway these apps can make the difference and become that very tool for you. Now, we’re going to describe the top 5 coin identifying app that are available today.
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Collector Apps and Tools
CoinSnap May Let You Down – Here’s a Smarter Way to Scan Your Coins
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a coin, wondering about its value or history, chances are you've heard of CoinSnap. This app claims to be the go-to for collectors who want to identify coin by picture and learn their value. But after giving it a test drive, it turns out that CoinSnap might not be the all-in-one solution it’s marketed as.
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Collector Apps and Tools
The Best Coin Imager: Coinoscope vs. Coin ID Scanner
Those who are somehow involved in the numismatic sphere know that coin collecting is a journey full of ups and downs, and preventing/mitigating any arising issues seems one of the first things to be prepared for. Fortunately for us, the witnesses of the digital era, technologies offer numerous opportunities for one to cope with numismatic challenges without worries but with interest and grace.
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Coin Collecting Tips
Oops, That’s Valuable! A Treasure Hunter’s Guide to Appealing Misprint Coins
If an ordinary person far from the world of numismatics sees an obvious error on one of his coins in a handful of loose change, he will probably not pay a lot of attention to it. But any beginner and experienced collector will certainly say that for them coin errors are just a gift of fate. Why? Because a small misprint coin can be worth a huge fortune.
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Coin Collecting Tips
World Coins: The Art of Recognizing Foreign Coins for Your Collection
Traveling through the world of foreign coins is like a treasure hunt: behind each rare specimen lies a unique history, cultural heritage and unknown secrets. For example, did you know that not all coins were minted from the usual metals. So in Tanzania in 1966 a coin made of ivory was issued. Or, for example, did you hear that the use of a coin is not always limited to the borders of the country in which it is issued: the Spanish real was the main currency of international trade in the 18th century and could be found on all continents.
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Coin Collecting Tips
Time in Your Hands: How to Keep Your Coins Forever Young
So, you've got your hands on some precious coins—let it be ancient currency or a shiny new collectible—and you're wondering "How to store coin collection so that it lasts for generations?" You’ve come to the right place. Storing coins isn’t only throwing them in a box and hoping for the best. It’s an art and a process as well. You may be an experienced collector or just starting out, in any case, learning how to store coins is a must for keeping your collection pristine.
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Coin Collecting Tips
Coins in Safe Hands: Top Security Tips for Collectors
Coin collectors should protect ancient coins passed down through generations. But how exactly? Coins may be small, but their historical value, sentimental worth, and investment potential make them worth their weight in gold. So how do you ensure that your collection remains untouched by time, nature, or even theft?
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Coin Collecting Tips
How to Become a Coin Dealer? Pro Tips and Strategies
The numismatic industry often seems like a rich space to enter not because of its literal value but primarily due to the cultural significance and experiences other enthusiasts have to share. Some people who get overly obsessed with collecting and excel in coin acquisition may one day think about how to become a certified coin dealer and put these skills into practice.
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