coin collecting (Category: Books )

The Presidential One Dollar Coin Act of 2005 was passed to honor those who have served the US as Commander in Chief. You can share a piece of this history by starting your own coin collection! Four coins are issued each year (beginning in 2007.)

This sturdy folder contains storage for all coins that are and will be issued, as well as a full-color, 64 page book of presidential knowledge and trivia. Packed with biographical and political facts about 41 men who have shaped and changed the history of our country.

Test your knowledge while building your collection:

- Who founded the Peace Corps?

- Who hosted dinner in his bedroom slippers?

- Which president was the first to appear on television?

- Who had a mechanical horse installed in the White House?

Author: Tammi Salzano
Paperback:  64 pages
Company: Tangerine Press  (2007-10-01)
ISBN: 0545038146
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A comprehensive visual guide to understanding and collecting coins, ideal for those new to this popular hobby.

Author: Mackay
Paperback:  96 pages
Company: Southwater  (2007-12-25)
ISBN: 1844763560
List Price: $14.99
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There's no mistaking the purpose of this book, or the opportunities it may provide you with. This reference contains deep market analysis of popular rare U.S. coins minted in the last century, with advice and alternative collecting and investing options for you to use, plus answers to common collecting questions and concerns including:

• How do I start investing in coins?
• Which types of coins are the easiest to buy and sell?
• What coins have become top performers in collecting over the last 50 years?

This book breaks down coin collecting into understandable and applicable steps that can lead to lucrative investments.

Author: David L Ganz
Paperback:  272 pages
Company: Krause Publications  (2008-08-04)
ISBN: 0896896293
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Every coin collector has to start somewhere -- now The New York Times provides a wealth of information in one concise yet definitive volume. Every aspect is covered, from the history and origins of coins to the ins and outs of professional and hobbyist collecting. Topics include:

* How coins are made
* A history of striking techniques, and a look at the U.S. Mint today
* Coin grading: what to look for, and how to obtain professional certified grading
* Where to buy them: the Internet, coin shops, auctions, and places to find great deals
* How to properly care for a coin collection
* The whole spectrum of collectible coins, from novelty items and children's coin collections to high-end, extremely rare collections.

Additional features include profiles of ten historic U.S. coins, a glossary of coin terms, and a detailed bibliography of essential reading. For both seasoned coin collectors and young readers who just picked up their first Statehood Quarter, this book is bound to prove more valuable than a rare mint.


Author: Ed Reiter
Paperback:  256 pages
Company: St. Martin's Griffin  (2002-08-16)
ISBN: 0312291264
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An all-new deluxe coin kit with all the products necessary to begin and enjoy collecting coins.

Author: Whitman Coin Book and Supplies, Whitman Coin Products
Paperback: 
Company: Whitman Coin Products  (1999-12)
ISBN: 1582380708
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NEW REVISED EDITION! Newly updated to include Presidential $1 coins and Westward Journey nickels! A colorful, kid-friendly book to introduce children to a lifelong hobby, Coin Collecting for Kids encourages children to search for, save, and learn all about many different U.S. coins. Take a tour through the mint and save pennies from four different decades while learning about how coins are made. Slots on every page let kids collect birth-year coins, millennium coins, and twentieth-century coins. Lastly, a gatefold spread will accommodate all 50 wildly popular statehood quarters. Organized by release year, each slot lists the state's nickname, motto, flower, and bird.

Author: Steve Otfinoski
Board book:  12 pages
Company: Innovative Kids  (2007-09-01)
ISBN: 1584766247
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Can?t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2^nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world?s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection.

The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You?ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you?ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to:

• Start your collection correctly
• Evaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and more
• Buy interesting coins without breaking the bank
• Locate rare and expensive coins
• Get savvy about avoiding fakes
• Get the whole family involved in your collection
• Develop a buying strategy
• Clean and handle coins safely
• Keep your collection secure at home and on the road
• Investigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coins
• Create complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coins

When it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2^nd Edition is right on the money!

Author: Neil S. Berman, Ron Guth
Paperback:  384 pages
Company: For Dummies  (2008-01-03)
ISBN: 0470222751
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This handy guide is the essential tool for novice and intermediate coin collectors! First-time collectors gain valuable basics for a lifetime of enjoyable and successful collecting, while experienced collectors discover new tips to hone their skills.

Coin Collecting 101 covers the essentials of coin collecting at an affordable price collectors will love. This fully illustrated and indexed guide is an easy read for all ages, with all the details needed for skilled collecting. Grading, errors, current market factors, and glossary of terms are covered in chapters including How To Get Started, How does Coin Grading Work, Determining Coin Values, and Buying Coins on the Internet. Edited by one of the foremost authorities in numismatics, this supreme resource features the benefits of true experience and research.

-Fully illustrated for easy identification

-Features a portable size for taking to shows

-Affordable price

Paperback:  272 pages
Company: Krause Publications  (2005-11-06)
ISBN: 0896891828
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Author: Wayne G. Sayles
Hardcover:  208 pages
Company: Krause Publications  (1998-10-01)
ISBN: 0873416376
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It s never too early or too late to learn about money. Follow a class of fifth-graders as they figure out the world of finance, from earning, budgeting, and saving to investing and collecting coins from around the world. See how they make money work for them, and take the mystery out of money matters. When Charlie brings a box of his grandpa s old coins to school, his classmates want to learn all about collecting coins and other currency. Join them as they learn how the idea of money started and the strange things people used before they invented metal coins and paper bills. Find out how coins are made, what secrets can be found on a dollar bill, and how to start your own coin collection. Meanwhile, you ll learn some fascinating facts about the history and culture of currency from countries all over the world. With this book, you ll be well on your way to being a knowledgeable numismatist.

Author: Tamra Orr
Library Binding:  48 pages
Company: Mitchell Lane Publishers  (2008-05-15)
ISBN: 1584156406
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