A Companion to Rare Coin Collecting - Concluding Thoughts

Before you run off and start your coin collection, there are a few last words you should read.
Most truly successful collectors are involved in the field to such a degree that they devote much of their free time improving their knowledge of numismatics.

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Happy Rare Coin Collecting

Transversely, collecting solely for investing is a tedious and difficult enterprise with no guarantee for reward (as with nearly all forms of investing).People who collect just to study price trends for financial gain never appreciate the beauty and history of rare coins, thus, deprive themselves of a rewarding experience. Because so little is sown, little shall be reaped. While interviewing for this article, one common thread was evident in nearly every collector that showed a profit from their collections; they loved collecting, they enjoyed coins, and they never seemed to get enough. That they enjoy their art so well, makes their rewards all the more richer. Happy hunting.

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Rare collection of ancient coins, locked away for 100 years, heads to auction
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8 Rare Coins Worth Millions That Are Highly Coveted by Coin Collectors
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05/12/2024
I discovered a rare coin collection in my new house, the owners had just left it behind but I’m set to make thousands
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05/13/2024
An ancient coin collection worth $72 million is headed to auction after 100 years of secrecy
A Danish butter tycoon's $72 million coin collection is headed to auction 100 years after his death. more info

05/06/2024
Got spare change? These coins with rare markers could be worth over $25,000
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