Arkay The Numismatist

Buying coins is one thing. Collecting coins is another. All you need is passion and eye for the unique. Collection can be done by coins/notes/medals and so on. It can be collected by Country, Commemoration or Theme. Themes can be designed using imagination. Start with what you have. Have your eyes open when you visit shops, supermarkets or any retail outlet. These are actually treasure houses. RBI and newspapers can help you. Websites are a blessing!! Happy Coins hunting!!

Sunday, 30 November 2014

How to: Collect Indian Coins

Coin collection can be done on various themes such as:

1. Ancient coins
2. Coins of Princely states
3. Pre-independence coins - British and other settlers
4. Republic India coinage
5. Commemorative coins
6. Other Theme coins

This list is not exhaustive. Make your choice. I am not saying you shouldn't try all. But it is much easier to concentrate on a chosen few. Don't hoard your coins in boxes and pouches. Find the appropriate storage. Locate literatures, Information and data and prepare charts and post your coins. Needles to say that this makes your collection beautiful, educative and meaningful and provides inspiration to others!!

How to: Collect International Coins

When you collect foreign coins, you can try the following:

1. Collection by countries
2. Collection by year of issue
3. Commemorative coins
4. Event based mega issues
5. Sequential issues
6. Other Theme collections

You can add further to this list.

Happy Hunting!!