Starting a stamp collection is a lot of fun, learning all about the stamps which have been issued by the countries of the world over the years. Postage stamps are miniature works of art - colourful, ...
When searching for a 5/- Green Harbour Bridge you need to be extremely careful as it as become apparent to me that lately some sellers have become slightly clever and dishonest when creating their listings. ...
When purchasing stamps you may notice some sellers describing a stamp as being MNG (MINT NO GUM). I have noticed that the price of these stamps described as MNG have been selling for well over the value of a...
Buyers of phosphor omitted stamps must check with the seller that they are mint not used as the phosphor can be affected when stamps are soaked off paper. I have recently discovered with phosphor stamps that...
Before you purchase your first stamp album you should have some plan in your mind, even just a few thoughts and inclinations, on the likely progress and eventual scope of your collection. Most beginners buy...
As stamp collecting becomes ever more popular as a hobby and also as a financial investment buyers need to be more aware of buying stamps that are not all that they seem. I am a keen collector of Queen...
A CAST COUNTERFEIT is a replication of a genuine coin usually created by making molds of the obverse and reverse, then casting base metal in the molds. A seam is usually visible on the edge unless it has been...
While most collectors believe that 1964 was the last year that the United States Mints struck 90% silver coins for circulation -- 1966 was actually the last year of the 90% silver coinage output for...
Along with the new design process of the Presedential dollar series, comes new errors! The new process involves a separate die to create the lettering on the edge of the new coins. Some coins have already...
The U.S. cent and Sacajawea dollar are the only coins currently minted in the United States which the profiles face to the right. All other US coins incuding the half dollar, quarter, dime, and nickel, all...