Coin show continues to draw wide variety of collectors
PERRY -- To those who think that coin collecting is a quaint hobby of yesteryear, this weekend’s Middle Georgia Coin and Currency Show at the Georgia National Fairgrounds told a different story. Between 5,000 and 7,000 attended the 50th edition of the show, some to see what was available for purchase and some to see what the value was for the coins they brought in to be evaluated.
Coin collectors to hold show
If you're looking to appraise or sell some old coins -- or hoping to add pieces to your own collection -- then drop by the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Bethel Park this weekend.
Business Insight: The many sides of turning coins into cash
Business Insight: The many sides of turning coins into cash Published Feb 3, 2012 08:30AM MDT Steve Deeds, founder of Morgan Gold, a California-based company that specializes in gold coinage, says that in a down economy many people find a hobby or investment in the precious metal content of coins. What’s the best way to get started? Coin collecting is one of the most rewarding hobbies, but most ...
Students in Veazie Helping Others One Coin and Box of Pasta at a Time
Students in veazie are learning the importance of giving. The Veazie Community School is collecting loose change and boxes of pasta to benefit local food pantries. The winter months are a tough time for food banks because that's when most of their donations from the holiday season have dried u . . .
What Is Legal Tender?
The topic of legal tender is one of the most misunderstood parts of coin collecting. By definition, legal tenser is money that can be used to: “Pay debts, both private and public.” Please note “can” rather than “must.”
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