Many coin collections include specialty coins to commemorate events and anniversaries of historical value.
2012 here in Great Britain has many amazing coins that are to be either released into circulation or sold at prices for the more serious collectors to acquire.
We have the London Olympics of course, a set of fifty pence pieces are now being circulated with different events on the back of these coins, I have already got my first one of a paralympian! You can also now get the special London 2012 Kilo Coin.
Other special coins being released this year are for the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee in June, the Charles Dickens 200th anniversary of the great mans birth and also the 2012 Silver Britannia for her 25th anniversary.
The link below will take you to the Royal Mint website where you can look through for these amazing collectables and more!
http://www.royalmint.com/?promcode=W12G&gclid=CJmZg4GY3K0CFQMntAodAjstoA
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Gold Coins
The first time that coins were issued for trade it was inevitable that coin collecting would occur in time.
This first started in the Middle Ages, as people began to appreciate the historical value and art work produced for these coins.
Many people across the world today still love coin collecting as a hobby.
Gold coins are one of the most precious and therefore expensive collections anyone can ever have.
It sounds unbelievable but the most expensive gold coin ever bought was sold for a staggering eight million dollars of which had the American Gold Eagle 1933 upon it.
The collection og gold coins for that very reason is known as the hobby of kings.
Gold and silver coins are amongst the oldest forms of money that we know of.Between 1838 and 1933, gold coins were in wide circulation within the United States Of America.
Until 1907,the Liberty Head Bust was the design chosen to befit gold coins in that country. The design was then changed to the Indian Head and Saint Gaudens motifs and was used until 1933 which was when the Great Depression of America took hold.
Due to the severe financial crisis the American government at that time dound themselves in, they immediately recalled all gold coins in circulation which has in turn over the years made them very difficult to find today.
Since circulation of these coins finished long ago, the value and price of this rare commodity is quite high.
Gold is now used mostly for other things such as jewellry or gold bars that people can retain as an investment.
The first minting of a gold coin in South Africa was in 1967 and named the Krugerrand.
This coin only stand as a symbol for that country and unfortunately does not have any sort of face value whatsoever. Currently purposes of investment are the only reason these coins can be purchased and is made made of only one ounce of gold.
Minted gold bullion coins have since then been produced by many other countries including Canada and Australia.
In Canada, the Gold Maple Leaf was first produced in 1979, while the Australian Nugget was first made in 1981. Due to both these countries making them in a 24 carat purity, both these coins are far more popular than the South African coin.
Since gold coins can no longer be used to purchase goods, most coin collectors around the world just keep them to remember that people once used them and are good pieces of historical value.
This first started in the Middle Ages, as people began to appreciate the historical value and art work produced for these coins.
Many people across the world today still love coin collecting as a hobby.
Gold coins are one of the most precious and therefore expensive collections anyone can ever have.
It sounds unbelievable but the most expensive gold coin ever bought was sold for a staggering eight million dollars of which had the American Gold Eagle 1933 upon it.
The collection og gold coins for that very reason is known as the hobby of kings.
Gold and silver coins are amongst the oldest forms of money that we know of.Between 1838 and 1933, gold coins were in wide circulation within the United States Of America.
Until 1907,the Liberty Head Bust was the design chosen to befit gold coins in that country. The design was then changed to the Indian Head and Saint Gaudens motifs and was used until 1933 which was when the Great Depression of America took hold.
Due to the severe financial crisis the American government at that time dound themselves in, they immediately recalled all gold coins in circulation which has in turn over the years made them very difficult to find today.
Since circulation of these coins finished long ago, the value and price of this rare commodity is quite high.
Gold is now used mostly for other things such as jewellry or gold bars that people can retain as an investment.
The first minting of a gold coin in South Africa was in 1967 and named the Krugerrand.
This coin only stand as a symbol for that country and unfortunately does not have any sort of face value whatsoever. Currently purposes of investment are the only reason these coins can be purchased and is made made of only one ounce of gold.
Minted gold bullion coins have since then been produced by many other countries including Canada and Australia.
In Canada, the Gold Maple Leaf was first produced in 1979, while the Australian Nugget was first made in 1981. Due to both these countries making them in a 24 carat purity, both these coins are far more popular than the South African coin.
Since gold coins can no longer be used to purchase goods, most coin collectors around the world just keep them to remember that people once used them and are good pieces of historical value.
Saturday, 14 January 2012
Childrens Coin Collections
The best time to mould a child is when he/she is still young. By getting the curious minds involved in something educational, there is a very good chance that they will become responsible adults.
Some parents can start by teaching how to cook or baking at a young age. If the child enjoys and does well with it, then perhaps in the future, this person could become a chef. Giving a child a hobby can also teach that child how to stay focused or to pay particular attention to a certain subject. A good example of this is starting a coin collection.
For most adults coins are just petty cash. They are used to buy a newspaper or used to pay for a ride on the bus etc. For kids, coins are more than that aren't they! Some children save the coins placed in their piggy bank to make a special purchase or sometimes to buy that packet of sweets they love!
To start a coin collection the parent and child can start by opening the piggy bank and examining the coins together. Coins were manufactured during different years and each has its own history. By explaining the significance of each, the childs interest will grow and this in turn will encourage growth of the coin collection.
Both the parent and child could get lucky if they should find that a coin has missing letters or numbers or a misprint is seen on the coin. Since such things dont happen often, the value of the coin is much higher than the original face value.
Coins can that are to be part of a collection should be kept inside a small box separated from the coins used for savings. When this collection has grown larger, then it is time to buy a plastic folder in which to store the coins. There are two kinds or folders currently on the market: the first can hold the coins individually and the other is a sheet which can hold a number of coins per page.
By using folders the child and take the collection to school for show and tell and would improve the childs self-confidence in achieving something on his own - without the help of the parents.
Coins can teach the child about saving money and encourage the child to work hard to achieve that goal without always asking for money from their parents.
Coin collecting started in the early years will pay off later in life by teaching responsibility.
Some parents can start by teaching how to cook or baking at a young age. If the child enjoys and does well with it, then perhaps in the future, this person could become a chef. Giving a child a hobby can also teach that child how to stay focused or to pay particular attention to a certain subject. A good example of this is starting a coin collection.
For most adults coins are just petty cash. They are used to buy a newspaper or used to pay for a ride on the bus etc. For kids, coins are more than that aren't they! Some children save the coins placed in their piggy bank to make a special purchase or sometimes to buy that packet of sweets they love!
To start a coin collection the parent and child can start by opening the piggy bank and examining the coins together. Coins were manufactured during different years and each has its own history. By explaining the significance of each, the childs interest will grow and this in turn will encourage growth of the coin collection.
Both the parent and child could get lucky if they should find that a coin has missing letters or numbers or a misprint is seen on the coin. Since such things dont happen often, the value of the coin is much higher than the original face value.
Coins can that are to be part of a collection should be kept inside a small box separated from the coins used for savings. When this collection has grown larger, then it is time to buy a plastic folder in which to store the coins. There are two kinds or folders currently on the market: the first can hold the coins individually and the other is a sheet which can hold a number of coins per page.
By using folders the child and take the collection to school for show and tell and would improve the childs self-confidence in achieving something on his own - without the help of the parents.
Coins can teach the child about saving money and encourage the child to work hard to achieve that goal without always asking for money from their parents.
Coin collecting started in the early years will pay off later in life by teaching responsibility.
Coin Collecting
Many people have different hobbies in life and coin collecting is one of them. When people consider a particular activity as a hobby, it means that people find that activity pleasurable in that they enjoy participating in them, such as stamp collecting, quilting and in the case of this blog which i hope you will enjoy over time, coin collecting.
This does not necessarily mean that the coin collector will focus more on the monetary value of the coins. When the focus of coin collecting delves more into the monetary value of the coins than the gratification the collector obtains, it is no longer deemed a hobby but an investment.
History tells us that the main reason other generations collected coins was the value that coins would someday attain. The ancient form of coin collecting was even labeled a hobby fit for the kings because ancient coins were so valuable that only the kings were capable of collecting them.
Todays coin collection is no longer limited to the kings or the affluent. Anyone can now consider coin collecting as his or her hobby. The popularity of coin collecting continues to flourish as more and more people collect coins.
Why Such Popularity?
One of the many reasons coin collecting is considered by many as one of the most popular hobbies in the world is based on its ease of access.
When somebody wants to start coin collecting, he or she can start any time, anywhere. Some people start coin collecting with the coins that they have in their pockets. This phase of coin collecting is known as the accumulator stage, where collectors try to accumulate as many coins as they can often using their pocket change.
You can also try talking to your parents or grandparents, like I have and get great coins from when they were using them with King George on the front, a threepence, penny farthings etc, or ask anyone you know who has visited a foreign country to let you have one of them, a small please please please sometimes goes a long way!
After the collector gets the hang of accumulating coins, the hobby becomes more expensive. This is because true hobbyists are willing to pay the price as long as a particular coin will enhance their collection and will beauty to their masterpiece. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Coin collecting as hobby is a pleasurable activity that any person can use to create a feeling of gratification..
This does not necessarily mean that the coin collector will focus more on the monetary value of the coins. When the focus of coin collecting delves more into the monetary value of the coins than the gratification the collector obtains, it is no longer deemed a hobby but an investment.
History tells us that the main reason other generations collected coins was the value that coins would someday attain. The ancient form of coin collecting was even labeled a hobby fit for the kings because ancient coins were so valuable that only the kings were capable of collecting them.
Todays coin collection is no longer limited to the kings or the affluent. Anyone can now consider coin collecting as his or her hobby. The popularity of coin collecting continues to flourish as more and more people collect coins.
Why Such Popularity?
One of the many reasons coin collecting is considered by many as one of the most popular hobbies in the world is based on its ease of access.
When somebody wants to start coin collecting, he or she can start any time, anywhere. Some people start coin collecting with the coins that they have in their pockets. This phase of coin collecting is known as the accumulator stage, where collectors try to accumulate as many coins as they can often using their pocket change.
You can also try talking to your parents or grandparents, like I have and get great coins from when they were using them with King George on the front, a threepence, penny farthings etc, or ask anyone you know who has visited a foreign country to let you have one of them, a small please please please sometimes goes a long way!
After the collector gets the hang of accumulating coins, the hobby becomes more expensive. This is because true hobbyists are willing to pay the price as long as a particular coin will enhance their collection and will beauty to their masterpiece. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Coin collecting as hobby is a pleasurable activity that any person can use to create a feeling of gratification..
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