Coin collecting is considered as an interesting hobby and something that not many people across the world are aware of.
One of the benefits of this surprisingly different hobby is that it can be quite rewarding as well.
It is known as Numismatics, which is basically a type of science related to coins from a legislative, economic, artistic, and metrological point of view.
In fact, numismatics or coin collecting has a lot of importance when it comes to archeological science or historical science.
Coin collection has always in one way or the other reflected the political, artistic, social, and economical trends of a particular era.
But coin collecting is not just another hobby; it can also be seen as an investment.
In the last couple of years, financial analysts in the US have started advising people to create an investment portfolio in old, pre-historic, and rare coins.
Some financial advisors have got their clients to make as much as 10% investment in old and rare coins.
The main reason for this move is due to the fact that a constant growth is driven by the value of the coins, which over a period of time offer much better returns than the stock market.
The market for coin collecting has matured in the US and Canada and is drawing a lot of interest from Europe and Australia as well.
One of the interesting aspects to consider is the fact that Europe has the maximum potential because of the amazing and varied history it has.
Off late, it has been noticed that some of the lesser known East European countries have started to show a rapid growth in the value of coins thanks to the stabilizing economy.
Today the number of people interested in numismatics has increased in Europe and this is because now more than ever before, people have started to understand the value of old coins.
Hence, more and more people are trying to buy them cheap because their value in the future is expected to increase.
If you are into coin collecting then you are probably aware of the fact that it is a great hobby and it makes an interesting investment portfolio.
But the important message here is that in order to get the desired value on the coins you will need to take good care of them.
The basic coin care tips are: 1.
Always try and hold these coins by their edges.
Don not at given point in time hold them in your fingers on the obverse as well as the reverse side.
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You need to use high quality cotton gloves for handling any UNC/proof coins.
If you wear gloves when handling the coins then you will greatly reduce the risk of fingerprinting 3.
The general rule is that you should never clean the coins.
Of course, some coins do require cleaning but if that be the case, get in touch with an expert in cleaning coins.
Don't try it at home.
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Last but not the least; don't store your coins in coin holders because they are made from PVC.
PVC can damage your coins over the years causing them to become green in color.