22. Collecting Rare Stamps
Remember, collecting rare stamps should be undertaken as a long-term investment. Like any other investment, it is possible (if the timing is right) to buy a rare stamp and make a handsome profit in a short period of time. However, this is not the...
23. Canada's classic rarity Twelve Pence Black stamp
The stamp dealer was a large man and the day was very hot for an English summer. His office on the third floor, at the top of the building, was stifling. His work table was edged against the window overlooking the Strand. It gave him a good north...
24. Cape of Good Hope Stamps
The history of the Cape of Good Hope dates back to the 1800's when ships traveling from Europe and England discovered this route to India and the Far East.
25. China Earthquake Stamps
China has taken the decision to release a Special stamp to help raise funds for earthquake victims. This is the first time China has issued such a stamp with a charity surcharge.
26. Coin Collecting Basics
Coin collecting is not as simple as keeping coins: it may be observed from numismatists or even coin enthusiasts that it is a systematic and somewhat complicated hobby. Certain tools must be employed to ensure both fun, discipline and to some ext...
27. Collect Coins
Old coins that is. Try looking under that old dresser, or up the attic where grandma or grandpa’s things may be stashed away patiently waiting for you to discover them. Who knows, you might find a coin there, an old coin that – at today’s rate - ...
28. Coin Collecting Supplies & Stationery
The condition of the coin means everything in coin collecting. In the world of coin collecting, the coins themselves are considered as gold, this is why there is a need to protect them from damage. Having the right supplies will allow a collector...
29. Coin Grading
Coin collecting has been a very popular hobby to many people of all ages. The marketing of coins has expanded widely and because of this wide the market prices of coins has varied immensely.
30. Counterfeit Coins
A special machine does the stamping of coins to make them genuine. People who counterfeit coins are well trained and have the capacity to manipulate their duplication - especially those rare coins which have high value among collectors. The most ...
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A commemorative stamp is a postage stamp issued to honor or commemorate a place, event or person.
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