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30 January 2010

The Hobby of Kings—Rare Coins Collecting!

Coin collecting has been called the hobby of kings.  Collecting rare coins is a hobby as old as the bullion coin itself.  Archeological evidence suggests that some royalty in ancient Rome collected coins, not to mention individual citizens.  According to the De Vita Caesarum, the emperor Augustus would often times present ancient and unique coins [...]

26 January 2010

Rare Coins Can Make Excellent Gifts

Numismatists, or coin collectors, are certainly a rare group of people.  These individuals specialize in finding some of the rarest and most unique forms of currency available.  If there is a coin collector in your life, finding the perfect gift for birthdays and holidays may be easier than you think.  Rare coins are excellent presents [...]