Collecting rare and limited edition coins is a fascinating hobby that combines history, artistry and sometimes even investment potential. Whether you are interested in a South African Krugerrand, a Mexican Libertad, an American Eagle, a Centenario, limited edition Russian coins, or modern Ukrainian gold coins, it is important to find...
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How to read a coin – Components of a coin: obverse, reverse, edge, inscriptions and designs
How to read a coin - Components of a coin: obverse, reverse, edge, inscriptions and designs This article is devoted to concepts that should be familiar to anyone interested in coins. In the following, we will explain the basic rules for distinguishing the obverse from the reverse of a coin,...
About numismatists and coin collectors
When it comes to collecting coins, be it gold coins, silver coins, platinum coins or palladium coins, the word "numismatist" and "coin collector" is often used. Officially, a numismatist is defined as a person who "studies" coins and collects coins. Numismatists, however, do not only study and collect coins. Also,...