Wednesday, May 9, 2012

All You Have to To Know About Coin Collecting: Proof Like Dollars


Each individual from all around the globe are hooked into something. There are people that loves to cook, bake, outdoor sports, collecting stamps ad some of them loves to collect coins. Collecting coins is very unique since you're able to know more about history and for this reason many individuals are hooked to this hobby for ages.

There are various kinds of coins that you can collect like morgan silver dollar, proof like dollars, 1793 large cent, morgan silver dollar, and silver dollars. These are special coins. They are like your vintage jewelry and your vintage eisenberg or to any fine jewelry you have in your closet. They are quite expensive but are worth every dollars you have that is why it is important to take extra care of them since a number of them are worth more than a million.

In handling these coins you should hold on its rim or its edge. Use your thumb and your index finger. Never try to hold them on its obverse side and its reverse side. To prevent damage to your coins just in case it fell down, many experts use mat or carpet on the table and over the floors.

There are two sides of a coin and that is the obverse and also the reverse. The obverse is commonly known as the head and is the main side of the coin that usually carries the portrait or the picture of the ruler or the national symbol or the name of the country. The other side which is called reverse side or is usually known as tail usually shows the denomination of the coin and the year it was minted.

Regular cleaning of coins are important. Collectors take a lot in cleaning their coins and use special cleaning materials to prevent rust damage and seal its value and worth. Any individual should not attempt to clean any type off coin if they are not knowledgeable in how to do it particularly if they use chemicals or wire brush. Silver coins should be washed only with a toothpaste or soap and rub it between your index finger and thumb. Copper coins, brass and bronze are usually dipped in chemicals and use a toothbrush if you want to clean the coin.

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