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The Coin Collector’s Merit Badge PDF Print E-mail
There is more to coin collecting than just keeping coins. There is something at stake for those who make an effort to know what they are collecting: the Coin Collector’s Merit Badge.

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History of Penny Black Stamp PDF Print E-mail
The country every stamp collector wanted to begin was Great Britain, since it was the world's first country to issue adhesive stamps. There are collectors all over the world who want at least one copy of the Penny Black simply because it is the world's first stamp.

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Variety of Coin Collectors PDF Print E-mail
If you are a coin collector, how do you categorize yourself?

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Stamp Collecting: Definitions PDF Print E-mail
Adhesive - The gum or coating on the back of a stamp which allows you to attach it to an envelope.

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Canada's 12 Pence Black Stamp of 1851 PDF Print E-mail
Issued on June 14, 1851, Canada's 12-penny black features a portrait of the youthful Queen Victoria, a reproduction of a full-length painting by Alfred E. Chalon. This 12d was the high value of Canada's first three stamps. The 12d denomination, instead of 1 shilling, was used because the value of a shilling differed in various parts of North America at that time. In most of New England, the shilling was equal to l0d, while in New York it was valued at 7d. The 12d denomination left no room for monetary confusion.

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What to Collect? PDF Print E-mail
Your stamp collection can be whatever you want it to be -- there is no right way or wrong way to collect!

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Where to Get Stamps PDF Print E-mail
As a beginning stamp collector, the first thing you must do is gather some STAMPS! There are lots of places where you can get stamps. Here are some good sources:

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