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What is a numismatic coin?

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A characterization of numismatic coins (also called collector coins) helps to understand the differences in the production and marketing of investment coins. Numismatists do more than just collect coins. They actively study currencies, including coins and paper money, as well as related items such as souvenirs and medals. She is particularly interested in historical, social and artistic significance. Rightly or wrongly, the term "numismatic" is used by many to describe modern commemorative coins with design themes for collectors that are not intended for circulation. These numismatic editions, produced by many mints around the world with bullion coin programs, feature an...

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ARE ONLY VERY OLD POSTCARDS VALUABLE?

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Age alone probably doesn't determine the value of an old postcard. The motif is also crucial for the price of a postcard. For hobby collectors, the card motif is likely to be more important than the age of the postcard and ultimately it is these hobby collectors who set the price for old postcards at auctions. Old postcards that have the following aspects are particularly popular among collectors: Postcards that depict a change in place: For many collectors, old postcards that depict how a place has changed over time have nostalgic and/or historical value. Panorama postcards in good condition: Panoramic...

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HOW ARE OLD POSTCARDS CORRECTLY ARCHIVED?

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Proper archiving of postcards is essential in order to preserve the value and quality of the card for the future. If you own particularly rare, old and valuable historical postcards, you should under no circumstances pack them in corrosive sleeves. Special non-corrosive storage sleeves that protect the postcard from dust, dirt and stains are available from any specialist postcard shop or can be purchased online. We recommend specialist shops for organization systems that offer a case in which you can store up to four postcards, starting at just 30ct. offer per piece. Another advantage of these cases is the double-sided...

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The beginning!

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Many beginners in stamp collecting ask themselves whether stamp collecting is still worthwhile and whether stamp collecting is a good investment. In general, certain stamps have an increase in value. However, if you collect stamps correctly, you don't just start receiving regular deliveries from the post office. Rather, most stamp collecting guides are about finding old stamp collections. Decades ago, stamp collecting was one of the most famous home hobbies. The statement “I’ll show you my stamp collection” has even become established as an ironic flirting saying. So if you manage to find old stamp collections and buy them cheaply,...

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Stamp collecting - old fashioned?

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Collecting stamps for beginners is a home hobby that is unfortunately often dismissed as old-fashioned and goes unnoticed. In fact, when you collect stamps you secure small works of art that are timeless, exciting and fascinating. Collecting stamps correctly is not that difficult. All you need to do is have a good stamp book and be careful so that you don't have to take over existing collections at too high a price. Every single stamp is individual and has its own story. When you leaf through a stamp collection, you take a look at past times and interesting motifs. Collecting...

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