Welcome to the project page of the „Numismatics Guide“, a systematically organized online manual intended for everyone who wants to get acquainted with the world of coins, banknotes, and other numismatic items.
The guide is intended for beginners who are just entering numismatics, as well as more experienced numismatists who want to expand and systematize their knowledge. Within the framework of this project, the basics of numismatics, methods of collecting numismatic items, forming collections, numismatic terminology, identification and evaluation of items, conservation of collections, trade, buying, selling, security, and numerous other practical topics are covered.
The content is divided into thematic units. Each unit consists of separate articles, and the articles are published gradually.
The author, host, and project editor is Zlatko Viščević.
If you have any suggestion, comment, or recommendation for a topic you would like to learn more about, feel free to suggest it. You are welcome to send your messages to the e-mail: numizmatikanet@gmail.com
| 1. About the Numismatics Guide |
| 1.1. About the project |
| 1.2. Introduction |
| 2. Basics of Numismatics |
| 2.1. What is numismatics? |
| 2.2. How to get into numismatics? |
| 2.3. Famous numismatists throughout history |
| 3. How to start collecting? |
| 3.1. Initial Steps in Numismatics |
| 3.2. Five Key Tips for New Numismatists |
| 3.3. Coin collecting |
| 3.4. Collecting banknotes |
| 4. Numismatic terminology and education |
| 4.1. Basic Numismatic Terminology |
| 4.2. Numismatic Education |
| 5. Basic characteristics of coins and banknotes |
| 5.1. Basic characteristics of coins |
| 5.2. Basic Characteristics of Banknotes |
| 6. Types of numismatic issues |
| 6.1. Regular currency issues |
| 6.2. Irregular issues of money |
| 6.3. Special coin issues |
| 6.4. Special banknote editions |
| 7. Errors on coins and banknotes |
| 7.1. What are coin errors? |
| 7.2. Value and collector significance of errors |
| 7.3. True Errors on Coins |
| 7.4. Waste paper |
| 7.5. Waste paper on coins |
| 7.6. Waste paper on banknotes |
| 7.7. False errors |
| 7.8. Fake Errors on Coins |
| 7.9. Fake errors on banknotes |
| 8. Coin and banknote packaging |
| 8.1. Why is the original packaging important? |
| 8.2. Individual Coin Packaging |
| 8.3. Coin sets |
| 8.4. Rolice |
| 8.5. Packaging of individual banknotes |
| 8.6. Banknote sets |
| 8.7. Counterfeit banknotes |
| 9. Conservation status and grading |
| 9.1. What is the degree of preservation? |
| 9.2. Coin Grades of Preservation |
| 9.3. Grades of banknote preservation |
| 9.4. How to properly determine preservation? |
| 9.5. International Rating Systems |
| 9.6. Grading (certification) of coins and banknotes |
| 10. Frequency, rarity, and value |
| 10.1. Frequency in numismatics |
| 10.2. What is scarcity? |
| 10.3. Rarity indicators in numismatic literature |
| 10.4. What do the terms rarity and unique item mean? |
| 10.5. Numismatic and Market Value |
| 10.6. Factors determining value |
| 10.7. How to estimate the value of a coin or banknote? |
| 10.8. Numismatics as an Investment |
| 11. Handling, storage and recording of the collection |
| 11.1. Proper handling of coins |
| 11.2. Proper handling of banknotes |
| 11.3. Conservation and storage of coins |
| 11.4. Safekeeping and storage of banknotes |
| 11.5. Records of the numismatic collection |
| 11.6. Digitization of the collection |
| 12. Cleaning, repairing and other interventions on money |
| 12.1. Coin interventions |
| 12.2. Interventions on banknotes |
| 13. Procurement of coins and banknotes |
| 13.1. Gifting and Inheritance |
| 13.2. Exchanges with other collectors |
| 13.3. Purchasing numismatic items |
| 13.4. How to prepare for shopping? |
| 13.5. How to identify a reliable merchant? |
| 13.6. Unreliable and manipulative sellers |
| 13.7. Purchasing at numismatic fairs |
| 13.8. Shopping at flea markets" |
| 13.9. Purchasing directly from merchants |
| 13.10. Purchases at numismatic auctions |
| 13.11. Purchasing via online classifieds |
| 13.12. Cross-border shopping |
| 14. Sale of numismatics |
| 14.1. Why is the collection or a part of it being sold? |
| 14.2. Independent sale |
| 14.3. Sale to a coin dealer |
| 14.4. Consignment sales |
| 14.5. Sales via auction house |
| 14.6. Tax aspects of numismatics sales |
| 14.7. Sale of an Inherited Collection |
| 15. People in Numismatics |
| 15.1. Numismatists |
| 15.2. Collectors |
| 15.3. Adders |
| 15.4. Investors |
| 15.5. Traders |
| 16. Numismatic community |
| 16.1. Communication and Interpersonal Relations |
| 16.2. Ethics and Trust |
| 16.3. Numismatic Etiquette |
| 16.4. Respecting different collection methods |
| 16.5. Discretion and Confidentiality |
| 16.6. Online and offline community |
| 16.7. Numismatic societies and associations |
| 17. Going to numismatic fairs and meetings |
| 17.1. Visit planning |
| 17.2. Equipment for visiting the fair |
| 17.3. Fair Safety |
| 17.4. Access to merchants and item overview |
| 17.5. Price negotiation |
| 17.6. Purchasing and Documentation |
| 17.7. Attitude towards other visitors |
| 17.8. Children at Numismatic Fairs |
| 18. Risks and Dangers in Numismatics |
| 18.1. Counterfeits |
| 18.2. Fantasy and fictional editions |
| 18.3. Altered coins |
| 18.4. Modified banknotes |
| 18.5. Theft of a numismatic collection |
| 19. Frauds in numismatics |
| 19.1. Most Common Frauds |
| 19.2. Deceptions regarding rarity and potential earnings |
| 19.3. How to recognize potential fraud? |
| 19.4. Purchasing via websites and classified ads |
| 19.5. How to protect yourself against fraud? |
| 19.6. Buying stolen numismatic material |
| 20. Legal status of numismatics |
| 20.1. Different legal systems |
| 20.2. Archaeological finds, cultural goods and ancient coins |
| 20.3. Import and export of numismatic material |
| 20.4. Liability of Collectors and Dealers |
