It's been the hobby of Roman Emperors...Kings...The very wealthy...And the everyday person of modest means. You don't have to be rich to be a coin collector. In fact, it's less expensive than many more popular hobbies. But you can enjoy the richness of coin collecting... and the wealth of history and art involved in creating these great coins. Here's just some of what's inside: - Buying coins without getting ripped off - all the elements you need to consider when buying coins, including wear... blemishes... purity... and authenticity. - Inner circle secrets of great collectors - the secrets on how to value coins and what guides to use. - Finding the right coin dealer... this relationship (with your dealer) determines the quality of your hobby. Learn how to tell a good dealer from a bad one. - Preserving your coins... how to take care of your collection the right way. - What NOT to do with your coins. Avoid these common mistakes made by beginners that can ruin your coin collection. - Must-have tool you can get for a few bucks. This simple tool will help preserve your coin collection. - Accessories you need. All the tools you need for your new hobby. From bags to albums, from sleeves to tubes...all the stuff you need. - The finer points of coin collecting. All about mintmarks, coin grading, and appreciation. - The 3 types of coin collectors - which one are you? There are 3 basic types of coin collectors -- knowing which kind you are makes all the difference. Know how to "pick your niche". - Deciding on what kind of collection you want. Do you want to collect by date? By country? Know what kind of collection you want to have. This just scratches the surface of what's in this book. It gives you everything you need to know to get started in your new hobby of coin collecting today.
