Quick Guide to Coin Collecting

Book excerpt: "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" will help you build the coin collection of your dreams whether you're beginning your numismatic journey or an old hand wanting fresh insights of the hobby without breaking the bank. Author John Freeman candidly discusses the knowledge, tips, tactics and strategies you must know in order to build a coin collection of increasing value. You'll find specific steps to build a valuable collection, evaluate and value coins, detect counterfeit and altered coins, coin hunt like the pros and understand how to read a coin. Avoid the traps and pitfalls learn how to: Start and build a valuable coin collection, Evaluate coins by age, condition, rarity and more, Detect and avoid counterfeit and altered coins, Discover rare variety and error coins. A Happy Reader - "I received my copy of "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" this morning. From me it gets an A+++ and I highly recommend it for beginning collectors." Mary M - Wisconsin From the Author of Quick Guide to Coin Collecting: "Want to buy coins or build a collection? If you don't understand the difference you'll quickly find yourself simply buying coins...and wondering where all your money went. Like many collectors I've been through the trials and tribulations of the hobby, often learning hard lessons. It doesn't have to be that way. You can build a substantial collection and not break the bank using the ideas and concepts outlined in the book." Another Happy Reader - "Mr. Freeman, I love the way your book reads as a story and it starts at the very beginning of your coin collecting. One can't help but wonder what coins may have passed through our hands. The book is very inviting and informative. Excellent read!" Teressa K, Oklahoma City When it comes to coin collecting the "Quick Guide to Coin Collecting" is right on the money for beginning coin collectors and the experienced collector. You'll find a discussion of ideas not often talked about in coin collecting circles. Find fresh, new ideas to make your hobby more interesting and learn to build a coin collection you'll be proud of without breaking the bank. Happy Collecting!