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A lot has been said on the topic of various hobbies. The essence remains the same - a person is either passionate about something in his life, or he is not, and then it remains only to trudge sluggishly through life towards its finale. Those who consider hobbies to be foolish are completely wrong, because they have not experienced excitement and so much adrenaline while doing what they love. For example, by collecting coins.
Obverse and reverse of numismatics
An avid and experienced coin collector knows very well that the obverse and reverse sides of such a hobby are of equal value. That is, no matter how you look at it, numismatics is a wonderful, beautiful and noble hobby.
A novice numismatist, figuratively speaking, runs in all directions at once, mesmerized by the collection he saw in someone and comments such as "the coin is in uncirculated condition." Only later, with experience comes the understanding of a simple truth - start
numismatic collection from simple to complex. The rules are simple:
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Simple coins are the basis of the basics. Coins of mass circulation will help to acquire valuable experience, especially since it is not so difficult to collect a mini-collection of coins in circulation
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one topic — one series. You want everything at once, but you should not rush. A bunch of random coins will not create a numismatist, but the thematic direction will set the tone for the further development of the hobby
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storage of the collection is our everything. Close attention should be paid to this moment. Accessories for collectors available and varied, but their quality is important. Albums, tablets, blister sheets, coins — everything should be guaranteed by well-known manufacturers of such goods. After all, your collection deserves a decent frame
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read, photograph, study - the three pillars of numismatics. Special literature, a good camera, methods of identifying fakes - there is something to do and there is no limit to perfection
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no gloves - hands off. Dealing with a coin from the collection is a ritual that creates a special aura for a numismatist and has practical significance. Only gloves, only band, only ideal conditions - if this tells you something, then you are not new to the world of numismatics
It is not worth talking about the high cost of collecting. A truly passionate person perfectly understands that financial costs are inevitable. However, what a person receives in the end is more valuable - unforgettable impressions, a sense of pride and satisfaction, admiration and delight of loved ones, "white" envy of like-minded people.
Numismatics is a state of mind and soul. Not every coin collector will eventually become a numismatist, but there is always a starting point (the beginning of the collection) and the vector of movement is only forward.
