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Numismatics is the study of coins and other currency units and is usually associated with the appraisal and collection of rare coins. Numismatists study the physical properties, production technology, and historical context of specimens of currency.
Numismatics is the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects. While numismatists are often characterized as students or collectors of coins, the discipline also includes the broader study of money and other payment media used to resolve debts and the exchange of goods. Numismatic value may be used to refer to the value in excess of the monetary value conferred by law.
/r/numismatics
I've been gifted an old collection of coins and I'm looking to organize/display them. The coin album I got is too small (my mistake) and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good brand etc , or a different way of storing them? the biggest ones are 3cm across. thank you! :)
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So I mostly collect ancient coins but wanted to get some new coins from the Monnaie de Paris as a gift for my son (with his birth date, to be gifted later).
It wouldn't be an 'investment', but I would like that coin to 'hold value' as much as possible.
Which is where I hesitate between:
A 100 euros coin in qualité courante (common quality) which also has a 100 euro face value - some nice designs not in circulation and at least they would not depreciate value over the years.
A 125 euros coin in qualité belle épreuve or finition antique (higher quality) with a 20 euros face value - more choice in designs and some pretty ones, but considering all of the collections they print every year I wonder if they really maintain that purchase value over the years? Still having the face value as a safety net but it is much smaller.
I got an 1oz golden eagle with purchase receipt I'm trying to sell. Problem is I'm in Brazil.
Most dealers down here buy at 15-25% under spot, which is an absurd. I was expecting somethinguch more reasonable at around 3-5%
I'm writing in hopes someone could point me in the right direction in order to sell it at a better price point