There are many more people now that are becoming actively involved with Canadian coin collecting than at any time in the past, and one of the reasons for this is that of late Canadian paper money has deflated in value by as much as between twenty-five to thirty percent over a relatively short period of time. This increased interest in Canadian coin collecting has led manufacturers of Canadian coins into making a variety of coins that it is hoped...more
Many times, people will pick up an interest in collecting rare and desired items that they can use to then either just have to gaze at, or to keep as a possible investment. One such item that seems to catch on with people looking for rare and desired items, is collecting rare coins. There is a certain amount of history and intrigue that tends to go along with rare coin collecting that piques the wonderment of many people worldwide.In the...more
Before indulging you in collection of the wheat penny coin it is a good idea to learn about the values of these pennies so that you know how much dealers would pay you for these coins should you think about selling them at a later date? To ensure that you get maximum price for your wheat pennies you need to only ensure that the wheat pennies are not damaged or allowed to wear out completely.Appreciates in ValueThe advantage of collecting the wheat penny coin is that these pennies will over time appreciate in value and you can expect to get at least thrice its original price, and if your passion for collecting the wheat penny coin leads you to buy certain kinds of wheat pennies that are known as key dates you can then expect to get hundred to even thousand times its original face value.Typically, if you indulge in collecting the wheat penny coin and collect wheat pennies from the year 1909 you can expect those wheat penny coins to fetch you about a dollar and fifteen cents in today's market. On the other hand the 1909 VDB wheat penny coin (in which the letters VDB appear at the bottom of the wheat penny coin) will fetch you about nine dollars at today's prices.A 1911 wheat penny is...more
Sword and Knife Collecting Where should you go if you're looking for knives and daggers like Bowies, survival knives, historical knives and fantasy daggers? Go to a site that carries Bowies and daggers that are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Knife lovers know the beautiful sight of a new blade when it's brought out of a...more
Collecting Old Postage Stamps When my grandfather passed away three years ago, he left me his stamp collection. Although I knew a little bit about his hobby, it absolutely was never something that I was thinking about myself, so I was a little bit shocked at his wish to set everything in my hands. I went through the entire collection, and...more
Cut open the end of the syringe. Take care to leave a small flange to prevent the plunger being pushed out the end. This can be done using a hacksaw and a round file. The end of the syringe will probably be a flat cone with the needle nozzle offset to one side. Cut off most of the cone and file the edges until the remaining flange is about 1mm wide all round. This is not a critical dimension. The syringe is now functional. A useful accessory is a small bungee lanyard which can be slipped over the wrist to prevent accidental loss.Collection of small and delicate marine organisms can be facilitated by the use of a suction collector made from a large disposable syringe and a self closing plastic collection jar as described in this article.Purchase a large disposable plastic syringe from a pharmacy. The 60ml size is suitable for many organisms and is easily available.Purchase a screw top plastic jar of suitable size to store the organisms until they can be decanted.Use the end of the syringe and a fine felt tip marker to mark the position for the hole in the lid of the jar. Be careful to put the hole fairly close to the side , but clear of the thread. The reason for this is to allow...more
Collecting Marx Toy TrainsAt the end of Earth War I, in 1919, Luis Marx started a toy business. The firm was called Marx and Corporation and was co-founded by Louis brother, David Marx. The company's motto was to, "give the client more toy for a...more
Collecting coins has been a long-standing hobby which has been generally enjoyed by children and adults alike. Some of the reasons why individuals collect coins are that some coins can be valuable and increase in value over the years. While for...more
For every numismatist or coin collector, finding a good place to store their coins is the most important thing in this world because storing their precious coins in a good and secure place will ensure that the quality and value of their coins is...more
Collecting coins is a hobby that anyone and everyone could do. But collecting quarters is a hobby that - currently – it is estimated that one hundred six million Americans do. Men, women, and children of all ages are involved in collecting...more
Folding Knives – Collecting Natural Material Handle Knives By: Samuel Turner About the Author Samuel is a resident of the Mt. Hood Region of Oregon. He is an active hiker, camper, flat water kayaker, writer and photographer....more
-1933 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle: When Roosevelt took the country off the gold standard, he recalled all gold coins for melting. About a dozen never went back to the mint or were smuggled out by employees. In 1933, one had a value of $20, and in 2002...more