Coin collecting, also known as numismatics, can be an enjoyable and rewarding pastime, with many people starting their coin collection after inheriting a coin or collection from a close relative, or by purchasing a coin to commemorative a specific event. Coin collecting is said to be one of the world’s oldest hobbies, one that falls across generations.
By becoming a collector, you also become part of a community of enthusiasts and experts who are all willing to share their advice and knowledge of collecting.
Starting your coin collection
Before you begin your coin collection journey, the first most important thing is for you to decide exactly where your interests lie. Most collectors tend to lean towards a specific theme, topic, or type of coin. A lot of coin enthusiasts also have a gold or silver preference. However, there are a huge variety of both types of coins which will result in a great collection. It is advisable for you to make these choices prior to starting your collection, as collecting a wide range of different themes may get confusing and leave you with a mismatched collection.
Types of collections
Following from above, opting for specific themes is a great way to start coin collecting and can kickstart your passion towards this hobby. A popular theme which most collectors will opt for is Royal, and this including following a particular monarch. There are many coins available, ranging from Jubilee celebrations; such as Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, to celebrations of a new monarchs; such as the accession of King Charles III. Right now has never been a better time to opt for a coin collection following this theme.
Others may decide to collect coins with themes such as military or aircraft, or base their collection on commemorating significant events in history.
If you do not want to base your collection on specific themes, collecting by coin type may be your best option. This could be collecting a specific coin or denomination i.e Crown coins. Many of our customers like to begin their collection with a five pound coin or crown coin, and then continue building their collection with either heritage coins, or the release of new strikes. Others choose to collect something as simple as the penny, and build a complete collection of year dates.
The possibilities when building a coin collection are endless; there are multiple ways to get started and there are countless collections to build. Take a look at what we currently have available and start your collection today HERE.