Washington Money
When the topic of Washington Money comes up, especially these days, it's likely to be one of those wry discussions of campaign financing, the latest Congressional scandal, or the eye-rolling monologue of a cable news anchor. Well, not this time. Sorry. While the subjects mentioned above are fascinating in the extreme, you have to know, right up front, that I am a life long coin collector - on a good day, a "numismatist." So for me, Washington Money means coins or bills that are in some way related to the penultimate American Founding Father, George Washington. Most people, when they think of money and George Washington, think of the dollar bill or the quarter. The portrait which first appeared on...
Anatomy of a Collector's Coin
Prior to becoming collectors, the two sides of a coin were simply known as "heads or tails," but since becoming engulfed by the thrill of this new experience it is time to learn the proper terms when describing your coins. This is the special language of a numismatist who is people who study and collects coins. Other collectors will understand what you mean when describing a particular coin and show you a lot more respect in return. The "head" or front of a coin is the correctly called the obverse. This side always has the name of the country and usually has a specialized portrait or coat of arms. The "tails" or back of a coin is known to collectors as the reverse. When coins were once struck...
The Peace Dollar - 1921 to 1935
The Peace Dollar is the United States silver dollar that was made from 1921 to 1928, and then again in 1934 and 1935. It was originally made to celebrate the end of World War I, but it was also put into circulation for public use. This silver dollar was designed by an Italian-American sculptor named Anthony de Francisi. Theresa de Francisi, wife of Anthony, was the model for his Lady Liberty design used on the obverse of the coin. The original design for the reverse was that of a bald eagle standing on, or holding, a broken sword. However, this was viewed as a symbol of defeat, so the sword was replaced with an olive branch, which is known as a peace symbol. It was named the Peace Dollar because the...
Where to Find Silver Dollars For Sale
For the serious coin collector it can be a long and tedious task to look all over town to find silver dollars for sale. Even if there are many coin shops in your area there is no guarantee you will find the coins you want at a price you can afford. Instead of looking all over town you will have better look if you search online. Not only will you find wholesale coin dealers who will have many of the coins you seek but you will also find a more extensive collection at a lower price. Before you start searching for silver dollars for sale it\'s a good idea to make a list of what you want. It is easier to search from a list and you avoid the possibility of buying something you already have, something...
Numis Network - True Review
Numis Network is one of the newest mlm companies to hit the seen and maybe, just maybe one of the freshest I have ever seen. Rolling out the red carpet and opening its doors officially in August of 2009 The convergence of Numismatic coins and MLM is only about 8 months old from the time this article was written, this means what we like to call in the industry as Ground floor opportunity. Now before you go head first and jump into the gold and silver numismatic coin pool let me give you a brief review including some facts and opinions about the company. The Company Numis Network, based Out of Tampa Florida is pioneering the sale of graded, silver and gold numismatic coins through the MLM network...
How to Know the Value of an Old Gold Coin
Do you have an old gold coin, but are totally clueless about it and what it's worth? Here is a bit of trivia on gold coins: did you know that the 1933 Double Eagle US Gold Coin is considered as the most expensive coin ever sold? It was auctioned off in Sotheby's for more than $1.7 million in July 2002. This was because very few coins survived after they were all collected and melted a year later. Whether you are a collector or a hobbyist, you can make the most out of your old gold coin. The first thing you have to do is find out its value. Who knows? It may be worth something, too. There is a criterion that appraisers use to determine the value of an old gold coin, or any other type of currency for...
Numis Network - Is it Worth Checking it Out?
It is all too common for multilevel marketing businesses to be called scams. Usually this is because many people believe that the multilevel marketing business model is a scam. Obviously this is not true as there a number of proven and reputable businesses that use the multilevel marketing model such as Avon. Usually when I look at scam claims I do not find evidence of a scam. So what did I learn while investigating if there was a Numis Network scam? I always use look at the same two things when I investigate an MLM that has been called a scam. I look at the product and the company itself and this is what I will do while investigating the Numis Network "scam." I see nothing in the product that I...
Plugging the Nickel
The nickel is not something one gives a great deal of thought. Rarely the stuff of animated conversation, our little noticed five cent coin has lately come under scrutiny of the government bean counters. The nickel has been found to be UNPROFITABLE. It costs the mint more than a nickel to make one. And it takes a lot more than one cent to make a penny. But though the penny may well disappear from the US coinage lineup, this is less likely for the nickel. Would the public really allow prices to round up to the next dime? And besides, the US nickel has had a fascinating history. At minimum, pretty darn interesting, especially if you are a coin collector. Here are some fine points. 1. The first...
US Silver Dollars From 1794 to 1928
In 1690, the Massachusetts Bay Colony stared issuing paper money. But tensions between the Colonists and the British began to escalate, and the British passed the Currency Act of 1764, which made it illegal to print Colonial money. Before the Revolutionary War, with no currency of their own, the colonies had to rely on foreign currencies, and many European coins circulated freely. But the most popular were the Spanish silver dollars called pieces of eight. These coins, which were minted from recently discovered South American silver in Mexico, were legal tender in America up until 1857. A further hardship for the Colonists was the Currency Act requirement that taxes be paid to Britain in gold or...
Junk Silver Coins and Circulated Silver Dollars Are Worth Hoarding
In times of deep economic crisis, which brings the world into turmoil, people turn to gold, silver, platinum, diamonds or any commodity that will guarantee purchasing power. It is time to start keeping an eye on the junk silver price. That is because paper money, bonds, deeds and whatever had paper value when the economy was vibrant loses its appeal. Paper values are in real danger of losing purchasing power and this includes money. It is the origin of the saying: "Gold loves bad news". A good example is the Russian Revolution. When the communist regime took power, most stock holders who owned parts of Russian businesses were wiped out. The once valuable documents had no other value any more than to...
The Diminishing Popularity of Silver Dollar Money
While silver dollar money was the only source of legal tender in centuries gone by, it has diminished in popularity and in some instances has been removed from circulation by the U.S. Mint. It is rather a strange phenomenon when you look at other countries-the United States is the only country to focus on wide spread use of paper money in such a small denomination. Why is it so unpopular here yet popular in other countries? Perhaps it is because we have become accustomed to paper money since it has been around for so many years now. One of the major advantages to paper money over silver dollar money is the weight. While the silver dollar is rather heavy paper can easily be shoved into a pocket or...
Feng Shuei To Attract Money
The first thing that you need to do is get yourself a good compass and determine what is in the southeastern corner of your home. The Southeastern sector of your home governs both your cash flow as well as your faith in the idea that you will always be able to create money. According to the classic and traditional rules of Feng Shui (the ancient art of object placement to increase good energy in your life) the items that you place in this part of your should be things that align with the energies of personal abundance. Things that Create Prosperity: The colors purple, red and green. These three colors support prosperity energy in a space. A pleasant still life to attract this energy is a pretty...
The Benefits of a Small Vending Business
Budding entrepreneurs are looking to vending (either bulk or full line) as an opportunity to start businesses that have potential for quick growth even during troubled economic times. The relatively small cost of items sold in vending machines coupled with the convenience to purchase on property in offices or other businesses and self-checkout translates into steady sales even during unstable economic times. The face of vending (either bulk or full line) has changed over the years and new technologies are making vending businesses easier than ever to manage. Here is a look at some of the most promising trends. A wide variety of products is easily adapted for sale in vending (either bulk or full line...
The United States Silver Dollar Coin
On and off since the late seventeen-hundreds, the United States has produced a wide variety of dollar coins. Made of various metals at different points, including gold, silver, copper and nickel, they have been a popular denomination with both the general public and coin collectors alike. Without a doubt the most popular U.S. dollar coin is the silver dollar. For generations the silver dollar has held the interest of not only coin enthusiasts, but also those who invest in precious metals. Generally speaking, silver dollars are made up of approximately 90% silver with an additional amount of copper added to give the coin added durability. As there was a short period of time when the content of silver...
Buying and Selling 20 Dollar Gold Coins
Buying or selling gold coins is directly or indirectly a process for financial investment as well as aesthetic pleasure. Some coins attain hefty premium due to their rarity and quality. The worthiness of gold coin can be measured by the wear and tear and handling of the coin that is present on the coin. Rarity of the coin plays the most important role in increasing the valuation. Original gold coins were minted as legal tenders by the country governments throughout the world. Before 1930's when the governments were off the gold standards including United States, the production of gold coin was started. Though the gold coins are stated with the value on them, they cost more than the stated value as...
Collecting Stamps, is it Worth It?
-> Stamp collecting, a secret hobby of many today, is in a way an art form. Many people find stamps they enjoy from envelopes, many just buy online. Then there are the few and the proud that look for collectors stamps. These collectors' stamps are worth money. Not just petty cash at times, but some serious bucks. For example about 6 or 7 years ago the Princess Di collectors' stamps came out. They came with a certificate of authenticity. If you have these stamps after a certain amount of years they could be worth thousands of dollars. But the key is that certificate. Collectors stamps can be found just about anywhere. You can do a search on eBay, join a "stampers" club where you can purchase a...
Are you wondering why you should open a blog? The answer is to share your passion with other stamp collectors from worldwide countries. And did you know you can also monetize your blogging activity to generate money to buy more stamps? Let's talk about it. If we look back four or five years ago, there was no such thing as a blog. By the way, the word blog is the combination of two words: web and log as the website kept a log similar to a diary of opinions, thoughts, actions and/or reactions of the owners. Nowadays, there are millions of them. Why? Because they are a great tool to create online communities of people interested in the same subjects. Sharing your ideas, experiences and questions about...
Collectible Postage Stamps
Humans are notorious for collecting and hoarding. Many people have collections of some sort - be it collecting coins, cars, dolls, china, art work and a myriad of many many other collectible items. Stamp collecting is no exception. The art of stamp collecting is known as Philately. Collectible postage stamps aren't necessarily the highest dollar value - or most valuable stamps. Virtually all stamps will feature something that appeals to a stamp collector, instantly making the item a collectible. Whilst most collectors aspire to own stamps worth large sums of money, many who enjoy the hobby simply collect and/or purchase stamps they find visually interesting. The obvious source for finding stamps is...
Old US Postage Stamps Price Guide
Thousands of people are avid stamp collectors. Even though this hobby may not seem the most interesting to everybody, stamp collecting is a great hobby. Those who are into collecting stamps know it can be a very entertaining hobby that can be quite time consuming. There are many reasons to get into stamp collecting. It can be exciting to find the different stamps that have been issued throughout the years. It can also be a thrill to collect special edition stamps or find stamps that were misprinted. Another reason that stamp collecting can be exciting is because many old stamps can be worth quite a bit of money. However, it can be difficult to know what old stamps are worth. Fortunately, an old US...
What To Do With Old Stamps: 2 Easy Stamp Projects
Stamp collection has been around for many decades as one of the most popular hobbies. However, as we go into the twenty-first century where correspondence between two people miles apart can be done faster through email, stamp collection has already been forced into the background. The presence of electronic mails has given stamp collecting two implications: (1) that although the number of stamp collectors have diminished, (2) the value of old and rare postal stamps have acquired more value now than ever before. This is good news to stamp collectors around, especially those who have the rarest and largest stamps in their collection. However, some perennial stamp collectors are faced with the question...
The shoebox is not the ideal storage place for your stamps. At some point in time, you will have to mount your stamps inside a stamp album or on your own custom designed pages. The fact is that you will probably wind up collecting more stamps than you ever dreamed imaginable, and as a result you will need proper storage for them. For maximum protection of your stamp collection, a good quality stamp album must have plenty of space for growing and a strong binding to keep the album sheets from separating. Many types of stock books are available on the market, which makes it difficult at the beginning to decide on what format to choose. Always keep in mind that your collection will keep expanding, so...
Value of Old Postage Stamps
If you are a stamp collector, you know that stamps can be quite valuable for many different reasons. Some stamps are valuable because they are one of a kind, others have been misprinted, while others are part of special edition collections. However, it can be very difficult to know the value of old postage stamps. Fortunately, there are several resources available to hep you find how much your stamps are worth. Find an Expert There are many experts in the field of stamp collecting. You can find experts at stamp collecting conventions, in stamp collecting clubs, or you may even have a friend or relative who is a stamp expert. Ask around and you will likely find someone who can help you determine the...
Collecting Stamps As a Hobby
The process of stamp collecting can be confusing for those just starting out because it can be hard to distinguish a valuable stamp from the others. Many serious collectors say that the best way to start a stamp collection is by not worrying about the value, instead choosing stamps that appeal to them visually, or that form part of a group or series. Depending on the type of collection being sought, stamp collecting can become very expensive - but it doesn't have to be. Most dealers and hobby shops offer packets of stamps at a reasonable cost, allowing for a quick-start collection. Initially, an individual should start collecting a broad range of stamps, in order to give themselves an opportunity to...
Collecting Rare British Stamps
Collecting stamps has been a popular hobby for many years. Lots of people collect stamps. Even Queen Elizabeth herself has an enormous stamp collection and the Palace continues to build this. Getting children interested in stamp collecting is a great way to develop an interest and appreciation of history. The first British postage stamp was the Penny Black, issued in 1840 during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Penny Black was issued as a way for people to pre-pay for their postage at a set rate. Believe it or not, the Penny Black was only printed for one year. The problem was that the stamps were cancelled (or stamped by the post office) in red ink, and the Royal Mail found that a lot of stamps...
Fun for Any Age: Stamp Collections
Stamp collecting is considered a fun activity for many people, both adults and children. It provides the enjoyment of collecting different types of stamps whether they may be found in ordinary binders or through received mail. For some it is an exciting hobby. Beginners are often fond of collecting as many different kinds of stamps as possible until they realize that specializing in a specific type of stamp may be more enjoyable. There are many different kinds of information that can be learned from collecting stamps, something many collectors find particularly fun. A stamp can represent anything from places, persons, sports, historical events, cars, and more. The careful and meticulous creation and...
Introduction to the US Mint Error Coin
A facet of coin collecting that is often times over looked is the US mint error coin. While for many years the error coin market was incredibly small, these days it is hotter than ever and more people are flocking to this exciting hobby. Of course there is much that goes into such a hobby and there is also a fair amount of research that one should do in order to enjoy the US mint error coin to its fullest. To define what a US mint error coin is can be somewhat complicated. The short answer would be a coin that was incorrectly minted or struck while inside the US mint facility. There is much more that actually goes into the definition but that is a good starting point for the new collector. What...
Why Choose American Gold Coins? - Variety of Designs - Liquidity
If you're interested in starting a coin collection, or even if you're just looking into diversifying your retirement account, it's important to begin by purchasing the coins that will best retain their value and offer the greatest ease of liquidity. You should also be looking for coins that are certified and backed by a reputable, trustworthy organization and will also be easy to add to retirement and other investment accounts. In other words, what you should be looking for are American gold coins. Coins minted by the United States government have all of those advantages. Because they are the leading coins that are traded in America, they have some of the smallest buy/sell spreads. Now, that might...
Aussie Coins and Australian Gold Coins
When the gold rush gripped Australia few would have anticipated that it would help shape the development of a nation. As a producer of gold, it was a strategic choice by the British Royal Mint to commission the development of mints throughout Australia. Australian mints played a unique role in supplying gold sovereign coins to the colonies by negating the need to export coins to London for redistribution back to British colonies. In Perth, Western Australia, the Perth Mint was established to refine gold from WA to turn it into sovereign coins. Today, the mint produces bullion products and a range of commemorative, Australian gold coins, numismatic and Aussie coins which are suitable for collectors...
How to Determine the Value of Gold Coins
The Value of Gold Coins depends on two factors When determining the value of gold coins, one must consider two factors: Intrinsic Value and Collectors' Premium. Intrinsic Value and the Selling Price of Gold Coins The intrinsic value of a coin is the value of the gold itself. In other words, if you melted the coin and sold it as bullion, that would be the intrinsic value of the coin. With modern bullion coins (most of the coins on the market), the intrinsic value equals the value of the coin. Bullion coins are offered for sale online and at gold coin dealers. Make sure you determine what the dealer's commission and shipping are for the coin before you buy it. The coin should be priced just above the...
Listening Pays Dividends
I know this, already I don't have to be told: Listening pays dividends That's what children do, they listen and do exactly the opposite. They listen when I'm on the phone, and raise a ruckus. They listen when gramma reads then a neat book, and they follow along with the gigantic pictures. Listenting pays, but today it paid a very different picture. I met a friend I hadn't talked to; or better yet, listened to for months. He is one of those characters passing through life, much like me. He'd rather talk than listen. I learned today, it was time to listen first, and what a pleasant surprise. Here is a guy that has developed a nice little hobby that will pay his wife millions when he's done. I realized...
The Lafayette Dollar - A Tribute to America's Favorite Frenchman
America's ties with France have a history of honor, despite strains of the recent past. One particular Frenchman, in fact, was one of the greatest heroes of the nation's early days - a man so admired that his image was later placed on a U.S. coin. That man was Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, the Marquis de Lafayette. Lafayette was among a number of European sympathizers who fought with American patriots in their war for independence from Great Britain, and his valor in that conflict won him a special place in the history of the new nation he helped create. Appropriately, this man of singular achievements is honored on a coin that likewise is unique - the only silver dollar from the so...