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Collector Apps and Tools
Your Phone, Your Coin Expert: Coin Identifier Apps Overview
Coin collecting used to require hours of research, a lot of books, and so many guesswork. Not anymore. Now we can choose a coin identifying app that can quickly and easily identify coin by picture with just a tap on your smartphone. You may be holding a Chinese coin identifier, looking for the best free coin identification app, or trying to figure out the value of a world coin, anyway these apps have made the process fast, accurate, and—most importantly—fun!
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Coin Collecting Tips
Gift Ideas for Coin Collectors — Guaranteed to Impress
Coin collecting is a hobby that’s connected with an exploration of history, culture, and craftsmanship. If you know someone who loves it, it can be rather interesting but difficult to find the perfect gift for them.
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Numismatic News
CAC Coins: Why Tiny Stickers Mean Big Money
If you have any interest in the world of numismatics, you are probably aware that every detail in the valuation of a coin is of great importance. Rarity, age, condition, design and provenance, as well as the historical significance of the coin are all given huge consideration. But what if a small oval sticker could significantly increase the value of a coin? This is not fiction, but reality for those who have even seen a CAC Coin.
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Coins Overview
More Than a Penny: Double Die Lincoln Cents to Know
It is no secret that minting errors on coins long ago became a subject of interest and are highly valued by both professionals and beginners. Among all U.S. coins, one of the most famous and popular errors is the so-called double die errors.
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Historical Coin Profiles
1884-S Morgan: The Silver Coin Everyone Wants
The 1884 S Morgan Silver Dollar is one of the most revered coins in American history. This is so because it’s a symbol of scarcity, history, and intrigue. To the untrained eye, it might look like any other Morgan silver dollar, but for collectors, this particular coin, minted in San Francisco, is one of the most coveted—and valuable—in the series.
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Collector Apps and Tools
Global vs. Local: Which Coin Auction Platform Is Better?
If you’re numismatists and coin collectors, you should know where to buy, sell, and appraise rare, or even ordinary, coins. The world of numismatics is vast, and two leading platforms, Heritage Auctions (ha com coins) and Heritage Coins (heritagecoin com), are very popular for rare coins and collectibles.
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Coins Overview
The 2000 Gold Sacagawea Dollar: An Overview for Collectors
The Sacagawea dollar is also known as the Sacajawea dollar or the golden dollar. It was first minted in 2000. This one-dollar coin commemorates Sacagawea. She's a Shoshone woman that is famous for her role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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Coins Overview
Early American Coins: Myths, Facts and Rarities
How many fascinating stories, myths and legends can lie behind the beautiful coin gleaming in your hand? Have you ever wondered about the early US coins, and the events that had to occur for people to finally have a convenient means of payment and even began to treat some of them as masterpieces and amazing objects to collect.
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Numismatic News
Words of Faith: "In God We Trust" as a Coinage Tradition
When we talk about coins, we usually picture the shine of the metal, the sleek design and the logical arrangement of symbols on the obverse and reverse of the coin. However, some of the seemingly familiar design details carry great cultural and historical significance.
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Numismatic News
The Universal Way to Invest: Universal Coin & Bullion and the Art of Collecting
Investing in rare coins and precious metals remains one of the most appealing and sustainable ways to preserve and grow capital. When it comes to investing in rare ыcoins and precious metals, the name of Universal Coin, Beaumont attracts keen interest from collectors and investors.
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