Avoid Costly Mistakes When Building A coin Collection Most new collectors make mistakes when they begin to assemble a collection of coins. Some of these are easily avoidable; others require a “heads up” from...
Magnification Your most valuable tool when collecting.A set of magnifying glasses are an invaluable tool for numismatists(coin collectors). However, magnification of 10× and up is only recommended for spotting...
If you’re not aware what these terms mean, you will be confused in no time. Coin Terms you need to know when collecting:Fleur de Coin (FDC): Literally translates as “flower of the die”. This is the highest...
What is a coin die?A coin die is a metal stamping tool engraved with the negative of a design, from which the positive image is transferred to the coin blanks during minting.Examples: In ancient times, coin...
What is Numismatics?Numismatics is the scientific analysis and study of money and the uses to which people have put money throughout history. When coin collectors use the word numismatics, though, they...
Well I am glad you asked!Australian Pre-Decimal Coin Dates to Remember,Over the Years as a coin collector or Investor we learn so much about our passion for collecting, more importantly the dates and values,...
Whether you buy coins for hobbie or for an ivestment, get started off in the right direction.Looking for that elusive hobbie or investment, Become a Numismatic, its a whole different world of collecting.Follow...
The purpose of this ongoing guide is to inform the members of Ebay (and Ebay!) that we have a serious problem on this website. The world's largest cyber supermarket has problems with fakes. While I have...
Telling the difference between a Natural or Treated banknote is certainly not easy and virtually impossible to tell without having it the note physically in your hands - so I photo really isn't any help, keep...
There are some basic rules which can really help ensure you do not pay too much or get ripped off when buying Australian Coin Banknotes on eBay. 1. Avoid buying off anyone who does not provide quality photos...