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• A Brief History Of Coins
  The history of coins can be a little murky, because so many coins have been found across the globe. Traditional opinion names the Chinese as the first to widely use cast coins, beginning around the...
  
  
• A History Of Coin Collecting
  While it is impossible to identify the very beginnings of coin collecting, it is generally agreed upon that the first coins in Western civilization originated from the Greek Isles. Coin collecting...
  
  
• Ancient Coins
  Coins have been used as currency since ancient times, with some of the oldest known coins dating back to 700-1100 BC. Many of these earliest pieces were from the Asian dynasties and often made in...
  
  
• Commemorative Coins
  While thousands of different coins exist, three main types can be identified: regular issue coins, circulating commemoratives, and non-circulating legal tender. Regular issue coins are the coins used...
  
  
• Famous Mint Errors
  No manufacturing process is perfect, and the coin industry is no exception. Mint errors, while not really common, happen often enough that there is an entire subset of collectors who deal in coin...
  
  
• Famous Museum Coins
  While coin collectors own some of the most sought after coins in their personal collections, many museums also hold well-known collections. The Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge (UK) touts one of the...
  
  
• Gold Coins
  More than being pretty to look at, gold coins can be a lucrative part of any numismatist's collection. Collectors cherish gold coins both for their beauty, and for there investment potential. Here...
  
  
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• Infamous Shipwreck Coins
  For collectors, some of the most infamous and sought after coins are those rumored to have been recovered from shipwrecks. Intrigue and legend greatly increase the interest in such coins. The coins...
  
  
• Platinum Coins
  Sixty times rarer than gold and softer than silver, platinum is a metal used sparingly in coins throughout the world. The Russians were the first to strike coins from platinum, according to popular...
  
  
• Proof Sets
  A proof coin is one that is struck with specially constructed dies. These coins are struck more than once to produce a high level of detail. When the coin is struck with these highly-polished dies,...
  
  
• Roman Coins
  Collecting Roman coins is a fascinating way to get a glimpse into ancient Roman history. The main currency of the Roman Republic and Roman Empire was used from the middle of the second century BC...
  
  
• Royal Australian Mint
  The Royal Australian Mint opened its doors on Monday, February 22nd, 1965. Even though its opening was presided over by the Duke of Edinburgh, it was the first Australian mint to operate with no ties...
  
  
• Silver Coins
  Historically considered by many to be the most accessible and affordable precious metal, silver is always a great addition to any coin collection. Prized for their beauty as well as their investment...
  
  
• Spanish Coins
  During Roman times, some of the most active mints were located in Spain. Many ancient Greek coins have also been discovered in Spain. The premiere Spanish colonial New World Mint opened in 1536 in...
  
  
• The Hobby Of Kings
  Coin collecting dates back to around 650 B.C. Before coins, gold and silver ingots were used as legal tender. While coin collecting has been around almost as long as coins themselves have existed,...
  
  
• Us And World Coins
  A collection that includes both US and world coins can be varied and contain many different unique combinations of coins that can be arranged in one of several ways. They can be grouped by country,...
  
  
• Us State Quarters
  The state quarters are being released into circulation in several batches, with the earliest states to join the Union being released first. Each year - over a 10-year period - 5 state quarters are...