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different types of foreign coins with the names and numbers on each one coin, including two dollars

Ancient Chinese "cash" coin Americans, when asked about coins with holes in them, probably picture the old Chinese "cash" coins which are featured so prominently in Chinese-style decor. These coins had a square-shaped hole in the center, with Chinese characters around it. The United States has never had a coin with a hole in it, so it's not something we're used to seeing. Plenty of other countries, however, have had one or more of this type of coin (known as "holed coins" or "holey coins")…

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the world's most valuable coins, from ancient times to present in modern times

A scallop-edged coin from the Bahamas Despite what we are used to here in the United States, coins do not have to be round to be minted and spent. I've previously discussed square coins, but an even more common shape is the scalloped coin, which has a wavy edge that goes all the way around the coin. The name comes from the distinctive wavy shell of the scallop, a sea mollusk similar to a clam. This coin shape may also be referred to as wavy-edged, flower shaped, or sun shaped. Coins with 8…

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a person in white gloves holding some gold coins

Buying Gold Coins - Keep in mind that gold-plated 'coins' are tokens NOT legal tender. I've got some tips to help you avoid buying fake gold coins. #coins #uscoins #gold #rarecoins #coincollecting #collecting #goldcoins

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the coin collecting tools are sitting next to each other

Like any hobby or activity, coin collecting requires the use of a certain number of tools and accessories! The great news is that most of them is really cheap! In this article I breakdown dozen coin collecting tools that you should be using in order to make life much easier for you in terms of grading, organizing, preserving and cleaning your beloved coins! #coincollecting #coincollectingtips #coincollectingtools

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the world's most valuable coins and their value in different countries, including one euro coin

In the United States, our smallest circulating coin is the dime (10 cents). Its diameter is 18mm (a little less than 3/4 of an inch), which is only 1mm smaller than the penny (1 cent). The size difference is not easily noticed, which is why the dime is a different color (silver) and has a reeded edge to make the 2 coins more distinguishable. While the dime seems pretty small, there have been plenty of modern world coins which are even smaller. The main reason to mint a small coin is, of…

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twelve different types of copper coins are shown in this image, each with the same design on

The word "souvenir" often calls to mind a gift shop overflowing with kitschy items; every one of them emblazoned with the name of the place you're visiting. But it can be so much more. In each issue of Condé Nast Traveler, we close the magazine with a page that features a souvenir—an item that tells a unique story and speaks, in many ways, to the journey itself. And whether it's a grandmother's cherished steamer trunk or a collection of pressed pennies that track a family's vacation history…

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coins are stacked on top of each other with the words, 6 best coin collecting albums

The coins you will collect throughtout your jouney won't be put anywhere?! You need to put them in a clean and safe place to make sure they are properly preserved! In this article, I breakdwon the best coin collecting storage albums that you should use for your beloved coins #coincollecting #coincollectingtips #coincollectingstorage #coincollectingstorageideas

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