Сoins

What coins are now in demand and in price?
Recently, more and more people are addicted to treasure hunting. Searches with a metal detector are really very interesting, and the devices themselves are not so expensive. With great luck, they pay off in less than a month. It is no wonder that some of the search engines "make money" with the help of their hobby. The lion's share of such earnings is the sale of found coins. Only over time, finding and selling an expensive coin is becoming more and more difficult. The fact is that treasure hunters unwittingly flooded the market with these products in good condition and average cost. Special equipment (metal detectors and deep nozzles) allows them to pick up hundreds and thousands of coins from the ground. The logical result of such work is a glut of the market.

A few years ago, a numismatist could expect to receive about a hundred rubles for a copper coin from the time of Nicholas II, and now no more than thirty. Since there are more and more coins of average safety (and they are depreciating), they are being sold, one might say, "wholesale". High competition and abundance of goods do not allow the price to rise. What is bad for one is good for another - coins are cheaper than ever and many collectors can replenish their collections.

Of course, this does not apply to all coins; today rare and well-preserved specimens are valuable. It is for them that the real hunt is going on. Hunting among both sellers and buyers. Collectors appreciate the natural brilliance of the metal, even microscopic abrasion reduces the status of the product, and as a result, its value. It is possible to really make money on the sale of coins only by selling copies worth at least $ 100. The fact is that cheaper coins are so common that every self-respecting numismatist has in his collection. Of course, new numismatists will always appear, but they are not able to meet the demand for the rapidly growing supply in this market. Expensive and valuable coins come across to treasure hunters no more than one in a thousand, and rare ones at all, once every few years.

All of the above also applies to coins of the Soviet period until 1961. In order to find out the current real value of such coins in excellent condition, you must divide the prices in the price list by two. Only a few have retained their former value - in perfect condition, shiny and without scratches, but, unfortunately, such coins cannot be found in the earth. Sellers, in order to sell coins, sell them collected in an annual series of one or more denominations. Such lots are popular with novice collectors, among other things, due to their cheapness.

To be aware of changes in the value of certain coins, be interested in the results of numismatic auctions. It is at auctions that their value is formed. Many of these establishments publish special editions that indicate the price of certain coins. Of course, we do not take into account large auctions for the oligarchs. But in the near future, the price of coins is unlikely to rise. Even if treasure lovers suddenly stop digging up coins, their reserves will be more than enough for many decades to come. If earlier coins in good condition could be successfully sold, now wall panels are made from them and stored in glass jars. Such coins are not even cleaned, so as not to spend money on slow-moving goods.

How to increase the value of a coin collection

The goal of most coin collectors is to increase the value of the coins they collect. By looking for and acquiring rare coins, you contribute to this. Other than that, the value of the coins depends on how you take care of them. If you want to get the most out of your collection, you can try some of the simple methods below. Increasing the value of your collection will take time, but it's in your best interest, and it's usually worth the effort.

The main methods to increase the value of the coin collection:
Adhere to strict rules when dealing with your coins. Wash your hands before touching them; always hold the coin by its edges so as not to damage its surface (fingerprints, etc.).
Coin cleaning. Never, and under no circumstances, should you clean coins yourself. Of course, some coins require cleaning, but if so, find a coin cleaning expert.
Store your coins in special coin capsules and sheets to protect them from scratches and dust, and try to maintain a constant temperature. Avoid dampness at all costs.
Correctly determine which coins are in your collection. Find the manual for each coin you own and try to determine its exact origin. Some coins have serial numbers or other special markings that distinguish them from nearly identical coins. It may also turn out that there is an incredibly rare coin in your collection, and you did not know about it.
 

Condition of banknotes and coins

UNCIRCULATED (Unc) - An uncirculated banknote that has absolutely no signs of wear or even stickers. The paper is clean, without stains (natural blotches do not count!), colors are not changed. The corners are sharp and straight. There is not the slightest rounding, bending or hole.

ABOUT UNCIRCLATED (aUNC, AU) - An almost uncirculated banknote with some minor wear. It may have a mark from the wet hands of a bank teller, or a slight and flattenable fold in the middle or side (but not a kink!).

EXTREMELY FINE (XF or EF) - “Extremely fine” condition. Very attractive sign, with light wear. It can have no more than three light bends, transverse or longitudinal (but not intersecting!) Or one strong break. The paper is clean, the colors are not changed, there are no spots (natural blotches do not count!). Corners may have slight signs of rounding. The badge may have slight wear at the edge of the bend.

VERY FINE (VF) - “Very fine” state of preservation. Attractive sign, but with noticeable traces of circulation. It may have several longitudinal and transverse bends at the same time, but the paper is still fresh, not shabby and not “chewed”. There may be traces of small spots. The corners are slightly frayed, but there are no large roundings.

FINE (F) - “Fine” preservation. A banknote that had a long circulation, with a lot of bends, kinks and wrinkles. The paper is not very dirty, but may have stains. The edges can be very frayed, with small tears along the edge. Tears do not extend deep into the mark. There is not the slightest hole in the center due to folding. The colors are clear, but not very bright anymore.

VERY GOOD (VG) - “Very good” condition. Reused banknote, but not damaged. Corners may show visible signs of wear and rounding, as well as decals. Tears may extend into the sign, there may be discoloration, there may be a small hole in the center of the sign from over-folding. No part of the sign may be torn out. The VG banknote may still have an attractive appearance.

GOOD (G) - “Good” preservation. A heavily worn sign. Natural damage from prolonged use may include: severe repeated bending and kinking, stains, holes, edge tears, a hole in the center, rounded corners, and generally unattractive appearance. No large parts of the sign may be missing. Indelible (non-erasable) extraneous inscriptions usually “shift” even a brand new voucher into the Good category.

POOR - “Rag”. Banknote with serious damage due to wear: parts of the field are missing, there are indelible inscriptions, ink stains, holes. May have adhesive tape holding the parts of the sign together. May have glued corners. The collection is included only in case of extreme rarity.