my black image displays as brown on the web. why?

Question by Erik B: my black image displays as brown on the web. why?
when I open it up in adobe photoshop the background is black (#000000). when I upload it on the web it is clearly more brownish against my black page background. This happens with both .gif and .png formats.

its the indian head image on

http://www.rpmex.com/rare-coins/gold-american-buffalo/2006-50-gold-american-buffalo-ms69-ngc

Best answer:

Answer by verique_phinigelI see it as black myself, but when doing something of this nature, it would always be best to save the image as a PNG and then set the background as . . . → Read More: my black image displays as brown on the web. why?

How much money could get by selling my old Mexican coin pesos? 1970′s —-1900′s?

Question by toolboxkeeper: How much money could get by selling my old Mexican coin pesos? 1970′s —-1900′s?
How much are old Mexican coin pesos? 1970′s —-1900′s?
i have all kind of coins especially american rare,wheat, pennies…
But i also like collecting Mexican Coin pesos… i’m trying to get rid of the 1970′s —– 1900′s… how much are they worth…were could i sell them..do you know a website that buys mexican pesos except Ebay???

Best answer:

Answer by LuckybeetleNot very much at all. May be 10 cents for the whole lot.

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Exchanging large amounts of foreign coins for U.S. dollars near Dallas TX?

Question by The Other Grandpa: Exchanging large amounts of foreign coins for U.S. dollars near Dallas TX?
I have about $ 1400 USD worth of Mexican coins and about the same for British coins. I also have a several hundred dollars worth of German coins.

I can exchange foreign bank notes or bills for US currency at banks or American Express but cannot find anyone who will take large amounts of coins. Coin dealers are not interested unless the coins are rare.

Is there anywhere in North Texas . . . → Read More: Exchanging large amounts of foreign coins for U.S. dollars near Dallas TX?

Is there a place in Dublin, Ohio where I can sell coins, stamps, paper money, and trading cards?

Question by christoph: Is there a place in Dublin, Ohio where I can sell coins, stamps, paper money, and trading cards?
I have $ 1 coins (old and new) and I also have $ 0.50 coins. I have a Buffalo nickel and other rare coins.

I have many stamps including old and new European stamps. African, North and South American, etc. stamps, including some countries that don’t exist anymore. (Helgoland)

I have 11 $ 2 bills. 2 of them include the 1976 series, 6 the 1995 series and 3 . . . → Read More: Is there a place in Dublin, Ohio where I can sell coins, stamps, paper money, and trading cards?

Why Gold Really Is Money

Why Gold Really Is Money

Since there is an unfortunate historical anomaly, where people think the paper in their wallets is money, it is worth a brief discussion about Why Gold Really Is Money.

Historically many things have been used as money. Cattle have been used as money in many societies including the Roman society. Salt has been used as money also during Roman times and it is the origin of the word, salary.

The North American Indians used seashells and during World War II, cigarettes were used as money. Money . . . → Read More: Why Gold Really Is Money

The Best Male Bonding Video Games

The Best Male Bonding Video Games

10. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles and the Microsoft Windows operating systems. Officially announced on February 11, 2009, the game was released worldwide on November 10, 2009. It is the sixth installment of the Call of Duty series and the direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, continuing along the . . . → Read More: The Best Male Bonding Video Games

Coin Collecting In A Nutshell

Coin Collecting In A Nutshell

Article by Jamie Singer

No doubt that coin collecting is becoming popular. It’s a great hobby to have because it is a rewarding and enjoyable way to create something amazing – infact, coin collecting is even becoming an investment vehicle as numismatists are recognizing the monetary potential of rare coins.

In its simplest form, coin collecting is the collecting and trading of coins. Those coins which were in circulation for a limited period of time (or even those that didn’t make it into circulation) are in higher demand . . . → Read More: Coin Collecting In A Nutshell

The Art Of Collecting Rare Graded Collectible Coins

The Art Of Collecting Rare Graded Collectible Coins

Article by Stephen Huston

Going on adventures and looking for the most valuable treasures in the world has long been a part of every culture since treasures first started to be made. Coins are what a lot of people are after nowadays, some of which may have been in circulation, some may have not. Many deep sea explorations at ship wreck sites have been excavated in search of treasure as well as small trinkets from the past, also known as coins. Rarity and grade . . . → Read More: The Art Of Collecting Rare Graded Collectible Coins

Collectible Coin Buyers Beware!

Collectible Coin Buyers Beware!

Article by Nick Flamel

There are pitfalls to be avoided when it comes to buying collectible, precious metal coins. Most coin dealers are reputable and professional. But a few are perfectly willing to take advantage of novices. And then there are the bad apples found in every business who will rip you off. Whether buying from a professional dealer in his store, a private collector, a telemarketer, by mail order or from an online auction, here are some factors to watch out . . . → Read More: Collectible Coin Buyers Beware!

Buy Rare Coins – Tips to Rare Coin Investing

Buy Rare Coins – Tips to Rare Coin Investing

The Heritage Auction Galleries’ Central States Numismatic Society Convention Platinum Night Auction has turned out to be quite a show. Besides the “King of Coins” 1804 Silver Dollar going for a cool two point three million dollars, several other incredible rare coins have gone up and been sold for some nice fetches, as well.

The legendary 1807-S Seated Dollar, the rarest regular silver dollar in existence, wound up selling for about a half a million dollars, The sixth finest known example of . . . → Read More: Buy Rare Coins – Tips to Rare Coin Investing

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