Category: Education & Outreach
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Probably the most common question posed to numismatic clubs and organizations is “What’s it worth?” often followed by “How do I sell it?” especially if it’s part of an estate. We’ll deal with selling in more detail in another article and concentrate on valuation and appraisal here. As noted on our Resources page, “Once your…
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If you’re new to collecting, before reading this post, consider reading my other post about “Starting Your Journey into Rare Coin Collecting.” Then check out the PNNA reference section, where you’ll find some articles I’ve written about topics such as “coin buying and selling,” and “collecting vs. investing and market trends.” From my PNNA article…
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This is an extremely important topic. To get started, review my “Introduction to Numismatics” presentation on our Resources page. This presentation makes reference to useful ANA publications, including a guide to numismatic estates. According to the ANA, “It is best to store coins individually in containers designed to limit exposure to detrimental elements as much as possible.…
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You can also see what information is available elsewhere on the internet to help you get started, including the ANA and PNNA websites. Your webmaster, who now lives in Oregon, has added an “Introduction to Numismatics” talk given at a local library. (See the PDF viewer window on the Resources page.) This talk covers many important topics…
