| The use of coins dates back to ancient times, and | | | | collectors. Some of the more famous coins include |
| they have been with humanity ever since. Coins | | | | the gold and silver buffalo coins, or the renowned |
| stayed in usage even after the world adopted | | | | St Gaudens Double Eagle. Coin collecting is a |
| paper money. Coins offer a sense of permanence | | | | popular hobby, so there are many sources (in the |
| and history that bills lack. This is especially true of | | | | form of books and websites) supplying |
| the gold coin. Coins of any material that are kept | | | | information about the value of specific coins. |
| safe for a long time tend to increase in worth. | | | | There are many ways to get these rare coins. |
| Many coins no longer in circulation are of great | | | | Sometimes, people find them lying around the |
| interest to coin collectors. Also called numismatists, | | | | house. It's easy for someone to drop a coin and |
| these collectors love old and rare coins. Gold coins | | | | completely forget about it. Of course, the |
| are especially popular. This is because the gold coin | | | | collector cannot rely on finding a rare gold coin in |
| has a high collection value, and an even higher | | | | his or her house. Auctions are another method of |
| market value. They can be worth hundreds of | | | | obtaining rare coins, though these can get quite |
| dollars. Certain rare coins can be worth thousands, | | | | expensive. Perhaps the most convenient way is |
| or even millions, of dollars. American monetary | | | | through a website. |
| history is full of rare coins in high demand by | | | | |