Coin Collecting

All euro coins have one side that represent Europe as a whole, and one side that represents their individual country. The Greek euro coins depict scenes from mythology, Greek political figures,...

This article is written to tell you the truth about government manipulation of the prices of gold and silver and tell you how to profit from this information.

Coin and paper currency collecting, known as numismatics, can provide value beyond the value of each piece in a collection. Numismatics gives collectors the opportunity to learn intricate details...

The numismatic collector’s market is very active and has many resources and guides for expert and amateur collectors. There are many free services and sources to find descriptions, pictures,...

Many beautiful pieces of extremely rare paper currency fill individual collections throughout the world. The value of these collections, and the individual notes themselves, varies. The most...

Military coins are important to the unit that issues them because they are used to identify members of the unit. Find out how military coins were often used in place of US currency with help from...

Numismatic supplies cover more than just collecting coins. Currency aficionados rely on these items to protect their most prized items. Here is how to find the right numismatic supplies.

Many people have old money sitting around, tucked into a drawer or cabinet. You might have inherited old money from a family member, and it can be American or foreign. You may find that the old...

Money-laundering sounds like an easy way to end up in jail, but what do you do when you have a bunch of grimy bank notes? Before you start cleaning, consider the options. If the paper currency is...

Over the centuries, China has used many different forms of currency, including Chinese coins. Ancient Chinese currency included "knife" money that was shaped like a knife, "spade" money that was...

42% of currency produced today in the United States are one-dollar bills. The current dollar bill design was created in 1963. The first dollar bill was created in 1862, containing a picture of...

A great idea to use with children who are starting to loose their teeth is to ask the tooth fairy to bring the child foreign currency, which can be found at a bank (if you live in a big city), or...

Some collections or hobbies can be really time consuming or expensive...but not coin collecting! Here are some tips on how to start your own unique collection of coins from around the world.