{"product_id":"2940013732551","title":"Money Guide eBook - Beginners Guide To Coin Collecting - \u0026#x201c;Money makes the world go \u0026#x2018;round.\u0026#x201d;","description":"INTRODUCTION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The old saying goes, “Money makes the world go ‘round.”  We use it every day.  We can’t acquire many necessary item needed in daily life without it.  We almost always want more of it, but for coin collectors, money is much more than a piece of metal.  It’s a hobby, a learning experience, and can be a lifelong obsession.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There really are no hard statistics on the amount of people who collect coins in the world.  Some people suggest that 1 out of every 10,000 people is an active coin collector.  That’s pretty staggering when you think about the population of the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e People have been collecting coins for years.  At one time, it was called the hobby of kings, but today people from all walks of life and of all ages are maintaining coin collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their reasons are varied.  Some like the history behind coinage.  Some do it to amass a collection worthy of handing down to future generations.  Still others are simply businesspeople buying and selling coins to make a living.  Collecting coins can be somewhat of a treasure hunt for many.  The quest for that one coin to complete their collection can be an obsession.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Whatever the reason, coin collecting is a very popular hobby – one that can be pursued by all age groups.  There are actually educational benefits to getting children started as coin collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The practice of numismatics – that is, the collection and study of coins, paper money, tokens and medals – offers the collector many different areas to specialize in.  With the many specializations of coins, there is a wealth of material out there for coin collectors to concentrate on which makes it such an interesting and diverse hobby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this book, we’ll explore the phenomenon of coin collecting and give you ways to get started on your own collection.  There are many, many nuances of the hobby and it’s almost impossible to give you all the information you’ll need to become a seasoned collector.  What we have done is give you enough to get started in this rather enjoyable activity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet’s look at “A Beginner’s Guide to Coin Collecting.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTABLE OF CONTENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction      3\u003cbr\u003e Fun Facts about Coins    4\u003cbr\u003e Coin Collecting Glossary    8\u003cbr\u003e Beginning Your Collection    11\u003cbr\u003e What to Collect      12\u003cbr\u003e Storing Your Coins     18\u003cbr\u003e Tools of the Trade     19\u003cbr\u003e Amassing Your Collection    21\u003cbr\u003e Handling Your Coins     24\u003cbr\u003e Cleaning Coins      25\u003cbr\u003e Grading Your Coins     27\u003cbr\u003e Determining Your Coin’s Value   30\u003cbr\u003e Pricing Coins      33\u003cbr\u003e Most Requested Coin Values   34\u003cbr\u003e Some Very Expensive Coins   39\u003cbr\u003e Kids and Coin Collecting    41\u003cbr\u003e Getting a Child into Coin Collecting  45\u003cbr\u003e Conclusion      48","brand":"colin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47182658535664,"sku":"2940013732551","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013732551_p0.jpg?v=1763598057","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013732551","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}