How to Choose the Coin Fit for Your Collections

Choosing the Coin Fit for Your Collections

A collector would choose certain specifications when

it comes to his coin collections. If a coin collector

is new in the business, it is a tradition to start at

the very beginning. You can’t just flip a coin and

decide the result, although, that can be the last

resort. Alright, so down with the real thing. You can

choose your collection based on your preference. Are

you the silver, bronze, or gold type of person? How

old do you like your coin to be? In what period?

Best advice: start at what interests you. Then collect

it by the following:

Date or Period of Time

Coin collectors who see their collection as an

investment would probably prefer coins that are older

than their grandfathers. The more ancient the coin,

the better. Aside from being centuries old, there are

also Revolutionary coins and those that came from

another time in history. Some people would start by

building up decades of coin that embraces Mint

condition.

Country

If you have decided to collect any kind of coin for as

long as it came from different countries worldwide,

that would be tiring but exciting. And it can cost you

a lot. So things wouldn’t be exhausting, you could

start off by collecting coins of your own country.

After that, if you already have enough funds, you

could drop by a coin shop and ask if there are any

coins from outside the country then go to the next or

just gather it in one blow.

Metal

If you’re a beginner, you wouldn’t want to start

collecting silver or gold coins for these are the

kinds of coins that can bore a hold inside your

pocket. Better settle with the lower metal levels

first. Not unless money is not a problem. Usually, the

concern on what kind of metal to choose belongs to the

more professional collector. Aside from being a

challenging collection, it puts you in a lot of risks.

By this time you may already have an idea on where to

start. As the hour glass makes its due, you will

become more interested and selective of the types of

coins that fits your album. You will develop areas

that you may not find in other collectors.

You still need to know some specifications about the

kinds of coins that you will collect.

Details

You have seen an ordinary coin, its features wouldn’t

be different from the old one because typically, new

coins are just patterned from old coins. You have to

inspect if the writing on the coin is still clear. A

coin wherein the smallest details, like feathers or

robe folds, are completely worn away is of little

value.

Toning

Means discoloration or tarnishing, toning can increase

the coin’s value. Believe it or not, if a blue tone is

present on a silver coin, it can be very desirable.

Toning has an effect on a coin’s details for it can

accent its faded features. For as long as the tone of

the coin wouldn’t turn out uneven, there’s no reason

to reject it.

Wear n’ tear

If you have been in coin shops that are offering

bargain coins, it might be because it has been into a

lot of circulations and the market has already

rejected it. You will notice certain kinds of

scratches an even scarring that is caused by

chemicals. Scratches can be acceptable but scarring isa no-no. Chemical scarring can be related to

corrosion, pits, etc. As much as possible, make your coin collections spotless.