31. Coin Albums
For every numismatist or coin collector, finding a good place to store their coins is the most important thing in this world because storing their precious coins in a good and secure place will ensure that the quality and value of their coins is ...
32. Charity Postal Services
The idea of allowing a private post for charitable reasons had been a concept that was around for a long time. It was not until 1981 that the laws were changed and Royal Mails monopoly over postage was relaxed. The law allow...
33. Chemical Stamp Error – American Issue
On the 6th March, America issued a set of four 41c stamps honouring American scientists, including Gerty Cori, a Biochemist. She was responsible for the discovery of Cori Ester, a derivative of glucose, which was named aft...
34. Coin buying Guide
There are various sources where those “special coins” can be purchased. The following are the basic methods and starting places to obtain the coin(s) you have long wanted.
36. Canada 2c Stamp - Large Queen on laid paper The 2¢ Large Queen on laid paper is the rarest postage stamp of Canada. It was printed in 1868 and it was not discovered until 1925. Till now ony two are known to exist.
37. Choosing the right stamp album A well chosen stamp album is the collector's most useful tool. Albums are available illustrated or blank. For the beginning collector, an illustrated album is the better choice, for it not only aids him in organizing, displaying and storing his sta...
38. China – A Victim Of A Possible Stamps Hoax Apparently, China has unwittingly become embroiled in a legal action featuring a set of stamps depicting the Chinese practice of using animals to represent calendar years. It is believed to be another attempt to sabotage the Olympics in 2008 and a pr...
39. Canal Zone Thatcher Ferry Bridge Omission Error The most famous Canal Zone stamp was the four cent stamp (Scott #157, error stamp #157a), issued on October 12, 1962, for the opening of the Thatcher Ferry Bridge (now the Bridge of the Americas), the first elevated bridge connecting the two sides of...
40. Coin Collecting and Auctions
If you are a coin collector who wants to sell or buy coins, one good way to do it is through coin auctions or bidding.
Coin auctions provide the best ways to obtain coins that have remarkable values. Coin auctions are the primary source of rar...
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