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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Fashioned in a format suited for today's busy collector looking for intriguing and straight-to-the-point data.

Appeals to a growing collecting community, evident in continued growth of the premiere ancient coin journal, The Celator, circulating in 30 countries.

This book approaches the subject of Roman coinage with the perspective of a lover of great numismatic art and history, and presents details in a condensed and easy-to-follow format busy collectors, both novice and serious, will turn to for answers. The coverage in this new, expanded edition of Ancient Coin Collecting III: The Roman World includes coinage from about 290 B.C. through the reign of Julius Caesar, blending numismatics and history into a colorful tapestry that coin collectors and historians will each appreciate."

Author: Wayne Sayles
Hardcover: 304 pages
Company: Krause Publications (2007-08-08)
ISBN: 0896894789
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Numismatists, historians, and everyone interested in collecting ancient coins will be engrossed in this revised and expanded second edition. This must-have volume explores new developments in research methods, particularly with regard to the internet, and reveals many new finds in the field. The first of the six-volume ancient coin series, this second edition features expanded sections on how to collect ancient coins, determine authenticity, and identify fakes. Also discusses how to determine coine values and provides and expanded pronunciation guide and expanded bibliography.

Author: Wayne G. Sayles
Hardcover: 312 pages
Company: Krause Publications (2003-07-01)
ISBN: 0873495152
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Author: Wayne G. Sayles
Hardcover: 208 pages ISBN13: 9780873415521, Condition: New, Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: Krause Publications (1998-06-01)
ISBN: 0873415523
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Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd 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, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

Author: Neil S. Berman, Ron Guth
Paperback: 384 pages ISBN13: 9780470222751, Condition: New, Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: For Dummies (2008-01-03)
ISBN: 0470222751
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This hardcover book is a comprehensive insider's look at not only rare coins, but also tokens, medals, and paper money. At 34 chapters and nearly 700 pages, it covers everything from grading to determining values to techniques of smart auction bidding. More than 1,300 photographs and illustrations, both black and white and in full-color galleries, complement the text, showing the people, places, and coins described. Bowers' engaging case studies, strategies, and insider tips make the book an invaluable "how to" for today's marketplace. Chapters are devoted to copper, nickel, silver, and gold coins; dynamics of the coin market; fads, trends, cycles, and predictions; conserving and protecting your collection; how to be a smart seller; and more.

Author: Q. David Bowers
Paperback: 655 pages ISBN13: 9780794821784, Condition: New, Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: Whitman Publishing (2006-06-30)
ISBN: 0794821782
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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 ISBN13: 9780545038140, Condition: New, Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Company: Tangerine Press (2007-10-01)
ISBN: 0545038146
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Expand your collection Ancient Coin Collecting books with this new edition.

Enjoy expanded coverage of this fascinating arena of coin collecting in 100 new pages of material.

This book approaches the subject of Greek coinage with the intention of helping you differentiate between coins of the Archaic, Classical and Hellenistic periods. With this book's condensed and easy-to-follow format, even the busiest collector will be able to access essential information quickly. The coverage in this expanded edition serves as a roadmap of Greek coinage history; blending collecting details, history, and art into a must-have research resource.

Author: Wayne Sayles
Hardcover: 304 pages
Company: Krause Publications (2007-11-20)
ISBN: 0896895165
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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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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 Kid-friendly introduction to a lifelong hobby of coin collecting, Encourages children to search for, save and learn about all kinds of U.S. coins, Take a tour through the mint and save pennies from 4 decades, Learn how coins are made, Slots on every page let kids collect birth-year coins, millennium coins, statehood quarters and twentieth-century coins
Company: Innovative Kids (2007-09-01)
ISBN: 1584766247
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Recognized as the leading authority on world coins. Reports on new issues, market trends and other coin news from around the world, along with features by some of the top experts in the field.

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COINS covers market trends, buying tips, and historical perspectives on all aspects of numismatics. The news section, "Bits and Pieces," wraps up the latest happenings in numismatics. Regular columns and departments include "Basics & Beyond," "Budget Buyer," "Coin Clinic" (Q&A), the editor's column, coin finds, a calendar of upcoming shows nationwide, "Coin Value Guide" and "Market Watch."

Magazine: Magazine Subscription
Company: F&W Publications
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50 Uncirculated Foreign Coins and 25 Uncirculated Foreign Banknotes

: 50 Uncirculated Coins, 25 Uncirculated Banknotes, Great Gift.
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BCW or Ultra Pro Brand - The 20 (Twenty) count pack features our high quality polypropylene Pro 20-Pocket Page. It's just the right size to start your album and add pages without buying a entire box! Please look for Ding Ring Collecting 3 Inch Album (Single) - COIN ALBUM (Sold Separately --------- The BCW Pro 20-Pocket page is an acid free archival quality product that is perfect for storing coins or slides. This product features high clarity and top loading pockets with strong welds. BCW Pro 20-Pocket pages fit most standard 3-ring binders and albums. Use the 20 pocket page to protect store or dispaly your collectible coins or slides.

Toy: 20 (Twenty) 9 Pocket Pages - Pro 20-Pocket Page, Holds 20- 2 X 2 Cards- Pogs or Photo Slides - NO PVC, Don't forget the Albums .... BCW 3 Inch Album (Single), COIN Albums & Portfolios Sold Separately ..., The 25 (Twenty Five) count pack features our high quality polypropylene 9-pocket pages.
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This is my new assortment of uncirculated coins that have a higher catalog value and are larger and heavier.I have eliminated most of the aluminum and plastic coins.Try some! Beautiful lot of 100 unsearched uncirculated world coins.Would make a nice gift for a collector or to search yourself.All kinds of colors, sizes and shapes from many different countries. Picture is of box I pull them from.I usually have over 100,000 coins in stock.Honest count,no estimates and I usually send extra coins. Not loaded with Mexican or Canadian coins.Drawing on over 100 countries and many denominations.Coins from Asia,Africa,Europe,North, South and Central America,Scandanavia,Island Nations and more.All mint states uncirculated and up. These are fun to look up with your family or for resale.I think you will enjoy them! World coin collection set.

: 100 worldwide uncirculated foreign coins., world coin collection set., bulk lot of newer coins., many sizes and shapes, excellent teaching tool
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BCW - The 20 (Twenty) count pack features our high quality polypropylene Pro 3-Pocket Currency Page. It's just the right size to start your album and add pages without buying a entire box! Please look for Ding Ring Collecting 3 Inch Album (Single) - COIN ALBUM (Sold Separately --------- The BCW Pro 3-Pocket Currency page is an acid free, archival quality product that is perfect for storing 3 1/2 x 8 currency. This product features high clarity and top loading pockets with strong welds. BCW Pro 3-Pocket pages fit all standard 3-ring binders and albums. Use the 3 pocket page to protect, store or dispaly your currency.

Toy: 20 (Twenty Pages) - BCW Pro 3-Pocket Currency Storage Page, Holds 3 - 3 1/2 X 8 Currency Billsor Photos - NO PVC, Don't forget the Albums .... BCW 3 Inch Album (Single), COIN Albums & Portfolios Sold Separately ..., Look for the NEW 4 Pocket MODERN Currency Page (SOLD SEPARATELY)
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The BCW 20-Pocket page is made from high clarity Double polished clear vinyl and is Designed for storing coins or slides. Features pocket thumb cuts for easy extraction of flips or slides. The BCW 20-Pocket pages fit all standard 3-ring binders and albums. Use the 20 pocket page to protect store or display your collectible coins or slides.

Toy: Up to 20- 2 X 2 Cards- Coins or Photo Slides, Made of heavy- duty Vinyl - Strong Welds - Pocket 2 x 2, Thumb Cut Pockets for easy removal - - Page Dimensions: 11 1/4 x 9 3/16, COIN Albums & Portfolios Sold Separately ... Don't forget the Albums .., Made in USA
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Imagine the fun of opening your own banker's bag filled with at least 30 old and fascinating coins! You'll uncover lots of Pure Copper Wheat Ear Pennies, World War II coins, and even a Silver Mercury Dime. You may even find a Buffalo Nickel or a Silver Jefferson Wartime Nickel, or both!

Toy: Collectors will love opening their own banker's bag filled with at least 30 old and fascinating coins, Bag features such coinage as Pure Copper Wheat Ear Pennies, World War II coins, and a Silver Mercury Dime, bag may even contain a Buffalo Nickel or a Silver Jefferson Wartime Nickel, Bankers Bag is a terrific gift for coin collectors
Company: Treasure Chest Coin Collections
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Display your state series quarters with this handsome 13" x 16.5" wall map. Each map is made with collectors in mind with extra thick board and recessed coin slots to protect your quarters and prevent scratching. Map has slots for all U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia.

: State Quarter Map Quarter Collection, Unique Design, Map has slots for all U.S. Territories and the District of Columbia., Color Coded, Educational
Company: Coins of America
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The BCW Pro 20-Pocket page is an acid free archival quality product that is perfect for storing coins or slides. This product features high clarity and top loading pockets with strong welds. BCW Pro 20-Pocket pages fit most standard 3-ring binders and albums. Use the 20 pocket page to protect store or dispaly your collectible coins or slides.

Toy: Holds 20- 2 X 2 Cards- Pogs or Photo Slides, Made of Heavyweight Polypropylene, Strong Welds, No PVC, Made in USA
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The BCW 3 Inch Album is designed for durability; and will last for years.

Toy: Holds up to 50 Protective Pages, Heavy Duty D Ring, Works great with BCW 20 pocket pages, Allows for storage of 1,000 coins, Pages Sold Separately
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In 2008, minting will stop and the State Quarter Series Program will be over! Collector demand has been unprecedented, even rivaling the high mintages produced at the Philadelphia and Denver mints. After the final state quarter is released to the public, there will be far fewer chances of finding all 50 state-series quarters in your pocket change. Soon these coins will fade out of sight, so start collecting your piece of history today! Display your state series quarters with this handsome 13" x 16.5" wall map. Each state quarter coin map is made with collectors in mind with extra thick board and recessed coin slots to protect your quarters and prevent scratching. Coins not included.

Toy: Whitman Coins State Quarters Collector's Map, WHC
Company: Whitman Coins
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