Collecting Rare Coins Is Not as Rare as People Think

Collecting Rare Coins Is Not as Rare as People Think

Article by Jeremy Smith

Pennies. Nickels. Dimes. Quarters. While all of these coins have value, they don’t normally amount to much on their own. Yet there are certain pieces that, once discovered, are worth much more than their face value, rare coins that can fetch mind-boggling amounts of money at private and public auctions. When starting a rare coin collection, it is helpful to understand the different reasons why more and more people are diving into this intriguing world of collectors. . . . → Read More: Collecting Rare Coins Is Not as Rare as People Think

I have sime rare coins and dollar bills from different countries Is there a place where i can see their value?

Question by Daniel: I have sime rare coins and dollar bills from different countries Is there a place where i can see their value?
please help me find what they are worth or where i can find what they are worth.

Best answer:

Answer by BryceYour library will have books of coin valuations. Check there!

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where can i sell my rare silver coins?

Question by celeste g: where can i sell my rare silver coins?
i found some old silver coins i looked up the value and there all pretty rare and pure silver i have a total of about $ 100 of what they are worth. but where can i sell them?

Best answer:

Answer by Jessica TEBAY…..i have some coins that i sell on there but only 100 is not alot all together i sell coins for 100+..but ebay would be a good place because you can set a reserve so if you dont . . . → Read More: where can i sell my rare silver coins?

Some Coin Collection Choices

Some Coin Collection Choices

Simplicity may not necessarily be the best policy in matters concerning coin collecting. Most often it is the uniqueness of the coin or the history that is associated with it or its country of origin that makes the coin valuable and rare.

Here is a quick overview of the different varieties of coins that most coin collectors are obsessed about:

1) National Coins

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silver rare coins from all over the world?

Question by Timothy S: silver rare coins from all over the world?
I want to find a list of old coins from around the world, to see if they are of value.

Best answer:

Answer by Coinage13You could look at the Krause Catalogue of World Coins.

There are various editions; pre-1900, post-1900, post-2001, etc. But the listings are extremely comprehensive:

( http://www.krausebooks.com/product/805/world-coins-books ).

Then, of course – you could have the coins professionally graded – this link should help : http://www.pcgs.com/prices/

Or check out or post to one of the many coin collecting forums, i.e. http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/

Have fun!

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If we were to enter an economic depression how would that effect the value of rare coins and currency?

Question by Skywarn storm spotter MAN-477A: If we were to enter an economic depression how would that effect the value of rare coins and currency?
Would it increase, decrease, or stay about the same? Sources?

Best answer:

Answer by likepepsiI would expect the very rare coins to hold their value fairly well, because very wealthy collectors would still have money for coins even in a depression, and if a coin they wanted became available they know they might not get another chance at it. Other coins would drop in value because there would be . . . → Read More: If we were to enter an economic depression how would that effect the value of rare coins and currency?

Debt Relief with the sale of rare coins?

Question by Caligirl2002: Debt Relief with the sale of rare coins?
My husband and I are in debt about $ 62K, to lesson the load and start our goal for 2011 of eliminating the debt, I am thinking about selling my entire rare coin collection and some jewelry. This maybe all worth about $ 5K or a bit more if I am underestimating (I truly don’t know the real value until I sit and research) Should I sell coins now with the economy at a low? I bought them . . . → Read More: Debt Relief with the sale of rare coins?

Can i go to the bank and ask if they have any old and rare coins i could buy?

Question by John Derek: Can i go to the bank and ask if they have any old and rare coins i could buy?
Im really into collecting old and rare canadian nickels. My grandma said she bought these awesome ones from the bank. Can i just go in to my local bank and ask if they have any that i could buy? Could i look at them and pick the ones i want?

Best answer:

Answer by CandyNo I think u have to go some where people sell them, but u can see if . . . → Read More: Can i go to the bank and ask if they have any old and rare coins i could buy?

best place to sell rare coins?

Question by Cliff Lindsey: best place to sell rare coins?
i have a bunch of rare coins, and proof sets that im goping to sell them, but idk where any ideas?

Best answer:

Answer by Indo-Americango to the pawn shops that are in las vegas and are on the tv show pawn shops..you should be able to get some good deals there.

other suggestions are auctions

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What coins are rare and worth alot of money?

Question by prosport124: What coins are rare and worth alot of money?
I was wondering what coins are really rare and are worth alot of money. I have a 1998 five pound coin and six pence. I was wondering if they are worth anything? Also could you tell me what coins are rare and worht alot of money? I have lots on coins but i dunno if rare or not

Best answer:

Answer by Anthony SI would ask the Community at “I Antique Online” http://www.iantiqueonline.com
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