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‘...a treasure trove of information on numismatics.’ (Stamp & Coin Mart, July 2011).
′After reading this guide you will understand the basics about ancient coins, US coins and world coins′ (Stamp & Coin Mart, September 2011)
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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!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What the blurb doesn't tell you is that this book is very biased towards collecting U.S. coins. It would be nice if there was a British version, or even a world version. Unless you want to collect U.S. coins it is best avoided.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Had I known this book was arriving from Canada I may have thought it a silly purchase. The seller sent a coin book dealing mostly with the American market. Some points of interes in the book. I have now purchased an ENGLISH COIN BOOK. I would have thought the Canadian company might have had a clue when the book request came from ENGLAND UK that an American book would be as useful as an ashtray on a motorbike to an ENGLISH PERSON. Anyway it was very cheap so not too much lost as it hit the bin. No hard feelings just having my say. BE HAPPY
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Usually the "for dummies book" like a children's book will give you fundamentals to get off the ground on a subject. However this book is too fundamental and too broad and too narrow at the same time. Not that it does not contain helpful information, however right from the beginning I could find no mention of Notgeld or any porcelain coins. Nether did of the referenced address the subject. This leads me to believe that there are other vertical collection markets that are not being addressed or even mentioned in this book.
The Author Ron Guth however is an expert and collector in many fields of coins that are not reflected in this book.
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Useless in UK
Until I opened the book, I had seen no indication that it was for US readers only. It gives no guide to UK or world coins. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hagershorn
Revelationary
Since buying this book, coin collecting has taken over my life. I cannot express my gratitude to the author and publishers for enriching my life to this extent. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2006 by meerkat
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