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Author :: Charles Roman  |
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| Article Title :: Do You Have Precious Rare Coins In Your Purse Or Change Jar? |
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| A Guide to Rare Coins in Circulation Today
ItÂ’s usually a small thing that turns regular looking money into valuable rare coins. Last yearÂ’s materials used instead of this yearÂ’s, a tiny symbol left off a minting die. Collectors covet the unusual and uncommon above all else, and these minor oversights result in a very limited number of coins. This means that supply is much lower than demand, and even something that looks almost exactly like a common penny can actually be a precious rare coin. Even more interesting is that many of these rare coins were released into circulation before anyone realized that a mistake had been made. Because not many people know what dis (read full article) |
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Author :: Bill Haynes |
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| Article Title :: Gold and Silver Maple Leafs Get New Packaging |
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| Gold Maple Leafs and Silver Maple Leafs are receiving packaging makeovers, changes clearly mandated by investor disfavor with packaging that the Royal Canadian Mint has used since the coins were introduced. Gold Maple Leafs debuted in 1979, Silver Maple Leafs in 1988. The changes appear to be good moves, which should increase sales of Silver Maple Leafs and help keep Gold Maple Leafs the preferred pure (.9999 fine) gold bullion coins.
Since inception, 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs have been packaged ten to a tube. Because Maple Leafs are 24-karat, pure gold, they are “soft,” relative to alloyed gold coins, such as American Gold Eagles and Krugerrands. Further, because of the des (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Sintilia Miecevole |
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| Article Title :: Is Your Hobby Helping Or Hindering Your Family Life? |
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| Ask a room full of people what hobby they have and you will get as many answers as there are people. Others will confess that they donÂ’t have a hobby. They probably do; but just donÂ’t label it as such. By definition, a hobby is an activity or interest pursued outside one's regular occupation and engaged in primarily for pleasure.
Whether stamp collecting, chat rooms, trains, soft ball, scrapbooking, golf, reading, painting, tap dancing, yard work, crafts, auto mechanics, music, hunting down garage sales, sewing, fishing, cooking, boating, furniture refinishing, javelin tossing or a plethora of other activities or interests the key element is balance. You must find balanc (read full article) |
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Author :: Monica Wogan |
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| Article Title :: Figurines and the buying tips you must never ignore |
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| Precious Moments collectible figurines are among the most popular in the world. Doe-eyed boys and girls made in pastel ceramics adorn the shelves, dressers, and display areas of countless homes. There are numerous types and styles of figurines that people can buy to build a personal collection in addition to the dolls and bears that so many shoppers enjoy.
When shopping for your favorites, check to be sure that the item is genuine. Copycat manufacturers abound, much to a shopper's chagrin, so look at the signature label and sales tag to see if you are purchasing the collectible that you're after. If in doubt, ask the sales associate for assistance. Examine it carefully for crack (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Bruce Dinger |
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| Article Title :: Department 56 Collectibles: Creating Lasting Memories and Traditions with Dept 56 Displays |
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| Now that the Christmas season is here, decorating is a top priority. Department 56 collectors of lighted ceramic houses are no exception. Many wait all year to get their Dept 56 houses and accessories unboxed and displayed.
But why is collecting and displaying them so enjoyable (and important)? Why do Dept 56 collectors go to such lengths to make displays that are beautiful, whimsical and memorable?
Here are five reasons why collecting Dept 56 houses (and other collectibles for that matter) is so enjoyable.
• Dept 56 Collections are Simply Beautiful and Interesting to Show
The Dept 56 collection of houses and accessories are beautifull (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Charles Roman |
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| Article Title :: All Coin Dealers Are Not Created Equal |
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| How to Select a Coin Dealer for Your Coin Collection
Why do I Need a Coin Dealer?
It is very difficult to build a collection of rare coins without a connection to a good coin dealer. If you are an investor hoping to make a profit with your collection of rare coins, building relationships with good coin dealers is vital to your success. If you are interested in making the highest profits possible with your coin collection, you will need to find a merchant partner who is experienced in the specific rare coins that interest you, and who will sell them to you at a good price. Most coin dealers will charge a lower premium on the sale of coins to their best customers. A (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Michael Burk |
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| Article Title :: Fun And Fortune With A Gold Detector |
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| Gold hunting always remained the vocation of the mighty emperors or the daring treasure hunters or pirates. It was never estimated as the hobby that can be pursued by a common man like you and me. However, with the help of a simple device called gold detector you can also become the owner of loads of gold like the heroes of the past.
An envious career as a gold hunter starts with the investment on a proper gold detector, instead of an ordinary metal detector. Stay away from cheaper or second hand versions while choosing your first gold detector. Some brands to consider are Whites, Garrett, Fisher, and Minelab.
First, you need to do extensive research about the area (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Sintilia Miecevole |
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| Article Title :: Amateur Radio Operators - Heroes? |
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| Amateur radio is a hobby and has over 600,000 radio operators in the USA alone. The hobby is about communications and various ways of communicating via radio waves.
What most people do not know about the hobby and the people that are operators is that they are one of the most used groups in a disaster situation.
The amateur radio community has networks set up all over the world that can be activated quickly if there is a disaster anywhere in the world. Amateurs worked weeks at the site of 9-1-1 in New York side by side with rescue crews supplying communications.
When there is a disaster such a hurricanes or tornadoes or the likes of 9-1-1 then one of (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Charles Roman |
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| Article Title :: Collecting Greek, Roman, And Other Old Coins |
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| A BeginnerÂ’s Guide to Collecting Inexpensive Old Coins
Collecting old coins is like holding a piece of history right in your hand. It is common to find affordable ancient Roman coins that are 1600 years old, and many are even 2000 years old or more. Imagine that the ancient Roman denarius in your collection might once have bought admission to the gladiator fights in the Coliseum or chariot races at the Circus Maximum. The best thing about collecting old coins is that, unlike other antiquities, ancient coins are remarkably affordable. Because so many ancient coins have been discovered, and more are being unearthed every day, it is possible to buy millennia-old coins for only (read full article) |
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| Category :: Hobbies Articles |
Author :: Penny Halgren |
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| Article Title :: Hand Quilting |
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| Now that you have all of the tools you need – quilting thread, thimble, quilt hoop or frame, and – most importantly – the quilt – you are ready to begin.
Thread your needle with a strand of thread about 20-24 inches long. Usually it works best to thread the needle just as the thread comes off of the spool. Tie a small knot in the end of the strand – just a single thread (not a double thread as you would use to sew a button).
Next step is to decide where you will start your quilting stitches. Once you have figured that out, bury your needle about 1” away from where you would like to start. Feed the needle between the layers of the quilt and br (read full article) |
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