Coin Collecting For Dummies by Neil S. Berman (PDF)

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The perfect resource for coin collectors of all ages!Can’t make heads or tails out of coin collecting? You need Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, the treasure trove on information on numismatics. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, helping you decide which type of coins you want to collect, keep your collection in mint condition, buy and sell coins on the Internet, find interesting coin shows to attend, and assemble and diversify a great collection.The purpose of this fun, easy-to-access guide is to turn you into a world-class coin collector in as little time as possible. You’ll learn what coins can teach you about history and geography, develop organizational and observational skills, and learn to use analytical tools, all without event thinking about it. And you’ll learn the basics about ancient coins, U.S. coins, world coins, and the wild-and-wooly stuff that really gets your numismatic juices flowing. Discover how to:Start your collection correctlyEvaluate coins using age, condition, rarity, and moreBuy interesting coins without breaking the bankLocate rare and expensive coinsGet savvy about avoiding fakesGet the whole family involved in your collectionDevelop a buying strategyClean and handle coins safelyKeep your collection secure at home and on the roadInvestigate tokens, medals, and miscellaneous coinsCreate complete collections of copper, nickel, silver, or gold U.S. coinsWhen it comes to numismatics, Coin Collecting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is right on the money!

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Editorial Reviews: Review “…a treasure trove of information on numismatics.” (Stamp & Coin Mart, July 2011). “After reading this guide you will understand the basics about ancient coins, US coins and world coins.” (Stamp & Coin Mart, September 2011) From the Inside Flap Covers the essentials of coin collecting at an affordable priceSpend wisely — and then keep your collection in mint conditionCan’t make heads or tails of numismatics? Welcome to a treasure-trove of information on numismatics — or rather, coin collecting. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, covering topics such as how to decide which coins to collect, ways to protect them, buying andselling on the Internet, attending coin shows, to assembling and diversifying your collection.Discover how to:Store your collection correctlyUnderstand how age affects valueLocate rare and expensive coinsGet savvy with avoiding fakesGet kids or loved ones involved From the Back Cover Covers the essentials of coin collecting at an affordable priceSpend wisely — and then keep your collection in mint conditionCan’t make heads or tails of numismatics? Welcome to a treasure-trove of information on numismatics — or rather, coin collecting. This hands-on guide escorts you through the world’s oldest hobby, covering topics such as how to decide which coins to collect, ways to protect them, buying andselling on the Internet, attending coin shows, to assembling and diversifying your collection.Discover how to:Store your collection correctlyUnderstand how age affects valueLocate rare and expensive coinsGet savvy with avoiding fakesGet kids or loved ones involved About the Author Neil S. Berman: Neil S. Berman has been an expert numismatist and professional rare coin dealer since 1968. Coming back to the United States from Israel at the end of 1967, he apprenticed to the world-renowned Dutch numismatist and coin auctioneer Hans M. F. Schulman. He incorporated as Neil S. Berman, Inc., in 1968. In 1974, Neil became an associate of Metropolitan Rare Coin Company of New York. For the next several years, he represented Arthur and Donald Kagin of Des Moines, Iowa, then the largest coin dealer in the Midwest, as a purchasing agent. Later he represented Superior Galleries under the Goldbergs, also as a purchasing agent. In 1979, Neil, with his brother Jed, founded First Federal Coin Company, the first East Coast coin company to sell rare coins into IRA, Keogh, and pension plans. From 1983 until 1990, he was the purchasing agent for Asset Services, Inc., the largest coin company serving the financial community. Neil donated his large collection of German and Swiss silver minor coins to the American Numismatic Society (ANS) in 1989. In 1997, he received the American Numismatic Association (ANA) Service Award from ANA President David Ganz. In 2005 and 2006, he was associated again with Superior Galleries of Beverly Hills, this time under the ownership of numismatist Silvano DiGenova. Neil catalogued the U.S. gold in the 1977 Kagin’s ANA Coin Auction Sale, the first New York coin auction sale in 1981 of Spink and Sons, England’s oldest and largest coin dealer, and a coin auction sale by Superior Rare Coin Galleries of Beverly Hills in 2006. Neil has been published in Barron’s, Trusts & Estates, The National Law Journal, The Financial Planner, Pensions World, and Executive Jeweler. In 1987, he wrote, with Hans Schulman, The Investor’s Guide to United States Coins, which sold 40,000 copies and received a Numismatic Literary Guild award for Best Investment Book. In 2007, he wrote the second edition of the book with Silvano DiGenova. Neil has just completed a book on rare coin auctions. Ron Guth: Ron Guth is a jack-of-all-trades and master of one — numismatics. Ron is a certified public accountant (CPA), a licensed auctioneer, and a writer, but the bulk of his time is spent on his true love — coin collecting and dealing. Ron’s battle with coin fever began when he was 12 years old, and he’s never gotten over it. After a decade of collecting, Ron went professional in 1976, when he began working for a local coin shop in Tampa, Florida. In 1978, he partnered with David Goldsmith and purchased the Bay Area Coin Exchange in Tampa. Ron and Dave blasted through the silver boom, and then split up in 1981, when Ron moved to Evansville, Indiana (his wife’s hometown), where he set up shop on First Avenue. In 1984, Ron formed Mid-American Rare Coin Auctions with Jeff Garrett of Lexington, Kentucky. The company quickly established itself as an innovative leader in the industry and, within the first year, became the fifth largest rare coin auction company in America. In 1988, Ron sold his interest in the company, went back to school to finish his bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance, and has since become a numismatic consultant and a major dealer in German coins. In 1984, Ron won the American Numismatic Association’s Wayte and Olga Raymond and Heath Literary awards. He has written many coin-related articles and is listed as a contributor to several books, including Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Krause Publications’s Standard Catalog of German Coins, Roger S. Cohen’s American Half Cents, Walter Breen’s Encyclopedia of United States Half Cents, and others. Ron has served as a numismatic consultant for many rare-coin companies, including major firms such as the Professional Coin Grading Services, Heritage Numismatic Auctions, and Early American History Auctions. Read more

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐There was a lot of helpful info. But to jump right into the “so, what’s it WORTH?” Right off the bat, I’d encourage you to also get “the Red Book” so you can assess the value of your cache of cash.

⭐Easy intro to count collecting newbies (like me!)This book creates excitement with how extensive & interesting coin condition, details & how to start.The reason I chose this book was to educate myself with basics. I didn’t want to jump in buying coins without knowing if I had a real interest.This book accomplished what I wanted.I recommend this book to any one who can read, especially younger people, if you think coins are coolI found they are more cool than ever imagined!

⭐Purchased this for my 10 year old grandson who is just getting interested in coin collecting. He has read it cover to cover and now knows more about coins than anyone else I know. It was a great book to teach him the basics plus enough information to move him forward with his collecting. It provided website and book information so that he could read further. Photos are all black and white but very adequate to learn the different coins.

⭐Just received this last night and dove right in reading. Exactly the information I was looking for. I collected pennies as a kid and gave what I had to my nephew 30 years ago. Decided to start back with some coins I had stored in containers. Mostly just USA and Canadian coins. I will continue to read this book from front to back, its that good and informative.

⭐I wish there was a place to contact seller instead of leaving bad review! LOTS of pgs are defective, cut 1/2″ from right side. I’ve never seen anything like this. The cut pages look like they were cut with an exacto knife & IF I were to turn the page too fast that the whole right side of the page would fall off! Being disabled, I’m not in a position to return it so I’ll just deal with it & be careful. ACTUAL CONTENT is great. Great for a beginner.

⭐I was looking for a way into this hobby, having once collected wines as a kid. This was the perfect book to fit my needs. A great overview, with just enough information to get you started on your particular journey. As many have said, this is a “big tent hobby” with some thing for everybody. A guidebook such as this will certainly help you decide how you would like to approach the hobby. Packed with lots of interesting facts, clear warnings for the beginning collector, and even some humor sprinkled throughout. Highly recommend.

⭐I got this so I could learn about coin collecting. It looks like a good deal for me. Lots of information that I can understand and also pictures that I need to understand.

⭐Of course, I can recommend this book for all numismatists, particularly for beginners. The book covers almost all necessary aspects of coin collecting, such as buying, storing, grading, cleaning, recognizing, prices, types, end so on. The book is written in plain English and is logically divided into parts, chapters, sub-chapters, and gingered up with funny examples and style. On the other hand, authors should have paid more attention to cleaning coins, numismatic catalogs and should have paid less attention to American coins.Numismatics—as a apart of Auxiliary Sciences of History—is beautiful hobby and this book & handbook, or rather these two authors are willing to help to build your collection and your skills.

⭐Lots of information but lots missing as well.

⭐It’s all about dollars?

⭐Verry well informed book great for the american coins i collect ..

⭐Easy to read and most useful

⭐VERY GOOD 5*

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