A Labrador in the numismatic office
Hi Collectors Club, Cooper here. 🐾
In case we haven’t met: I’m Cooper – a Labrador and something like the youngest employee at Wasserthal RareCoin.Store. My human “parents” spend their days talking about rare gold coins, examining coins, and helping collectors from all over the world with their questions.
And of course, they also sell coins. After all, my treats have to be paid for somehow. 🐾
At Wasserthal RareCoin.Store, everything revolves around rare gold coins , numismatic collector coins, and the international coin collector market . When you grow up as a dog in the middle of a numismatic office every day, you’re practically destined to learn something about coins yourself eventually.
And so, quite incidentally, I became a little numismatist on four paws .
What I have learned in the last few months
Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time among coin capsules, slabs, and shipping boxes. While I used to mainly just snoop around out of curiosity, I’ve now increasingly had the opportunity to listen in on conversations with collectors.
I noticed something interesting.
Collectors from all over the world surprisingly often ask similar questions about gold coins, rarity , grading , collector value , or special years .
Collector questions from around the world
Last week , Francesco from near Barcelona wrote to us. He has been collecting gold coins for many years and wanted to know why some coins can be worth significantly more than their pure gold content.
Shortly afterwards , Markus from Zurich contacted us with another question: Why are certain years of a coin suddenly in high demand?
And Alessandro from near Rome was interested in why many collectors specifically look for certified coins from NGC or PCGS .
For experienced numismatists, such topics are often self-evident. However, for many collectors – especially those starting out – they are not always easy to understand.
The idea behind this section
Collector questions with Cooper.
Here I collect questions that collectors send us via email , phone, WhatsApp, or social media. My task is simple: I try to explain these topics surrounding numismatic gold coins and the international collector market as clearly as possible.
Sometimes with examples from numismatics.
Sometimes with comparisons from the dog park.
Surprisingly, many complex things are easier to understand when viewed from a different perspective.
Questions that many collectors have
So if you’ve ever wondered,
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why some gold coins are rare
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why the condition of a coin is so important
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why certain series are particularly sought after by collectors worldwide
Then you’ve come to the right place.
Welcome to my little knowledge section
At Wasserthal RareCoin.Store, I now have my own little knowledge corner. Here, I collect collector questions from all over the world and try to explain topics related to gold coins, numismatics, and collector value in an understandable way. 🐾
I’m Cooper – and I’ll take you on a journey through the world of numismatics. Together, we’ll explore the questions that truly concern collectors: from rare gold coins and grading to collector value and the small details that make a coin a special collector’s item.
So feel free to come along.
I already have the next collector questions on my desk. 🐾
Collector’s question: Can I take a PF70 coin from the slab?
NGC or PCGS – which grading company is better for gold coins?
How rare is the Platinum Krugerrand really?
What does “Top Pop” mean in relation to coins?
Since when have there been official certificates for the Krugerrand?
Are there Roman numerals on all US coins? – Cooper’s Quick Guide
Gold Krugerrand & Gold Libertad without face value: Medals? – Cooper’s Quick Guide
1967 Krugerrand – was there really a “brown bag” as the original packaging?
Red spots on the Krugerrand – natural patina or a real problem?
Cleaning a Krugerrand: Sensible care or guaranteed loss of value?
Peru 100 Soles 1965 – What does “9 over Inverted 5” mean?
What does incuse design mean in coins? The 2020 Rhodium Maple Leaf explained.
What is a reverse proof coin? What makes this minting quality so special for collectors?
Why is the 1987 Gold Reef City Krugerrand Proof set so particularly valuable?
Why the Krugerrand was almost called “Trojan” – the true origin of the name
How can you recognize a truly rare coin? Cooper’s nose for rarities.
The Hunt for Top-Pop Coins – A Look Behind the Scenes of Coin Hunting
What does “high relief” mean on coins? – Collectors’ questions with Cooper
Which gold coins do collectors from Monaco buy?
Why is the US gold coin called the “Double Eagle”?
Is a scratched gold coin only worth its gold value?
Scratches on the slab: 5 important facts about damage and loss of value
Why a proof coin might say “Bullion” – and why that’s not a mistake
Understanding Coin Prices: 5 Important Reasons Why Auctions Are Often Misleading
Should you leave a complete proof set together or have individual coins graded? 3 expert tips
