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Coin collecting is a fun activity and it has been very popular because it does not only serve as a hobby but as an option to generate income.
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Antonio Maceo, whose portrait adorns the 50c stamp of the 1915 series of Cuba, was a mulatto who rose to the rank of General soon after joining the Cuban army. He was born in 1848 and at the age of 20 years enlisted under Gomez and served during the ten-year war.
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The stamps of Mexico of the 1879-82 issue and also the 10c stamp of the issue of 1915-16 bear a likeness of Benito Juarez, one of the most distinguished of Mexican patriots.
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There are collectors that specifically find classic editions of coins that existed during the period from 1892 to 1954. These coins have marked events or may signify the work of royalty during that period. There are those collectors that prefer the modern series that are very distinct as well. One modern collection is that of the quarter dollars that represent the 50 states of the US. Minting and circulation started in 1999 and will continue until 2008. These are specially made editions available for collectors.
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The 2c stamps of Hawaii from 1890 to 1893 bear a likeness of the interesting Queen Liluokalani of Hawaii, the last royal ruler of those islands.
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Numismatics is the study of money, medallions, banknotes, token coins, and stock certificates. It is believed to have been established in the time of Julius Caesar who wrote the first book on the subject. It is a very interesting topic because every medal or coin signifies a different era, culture, economy and/or politics.
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The American Postal Service has come under fire from stamp collectors, because of the introduction of new types of stamp paper and adhesive gum on new issues. Once the stamps have been adhered to an envelope they cannot be removed, even by the usual method of soaking.
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