Here’s an article from cnn.com that really changed the life of a simple farmer who lose his hammer in his field. He then asked a friend to find it for him using a metal detector when he found something more interesting. He found hordes of bronze, silver and gold coins and others all dating back to the Roman Empire. As requiredby the British Law, the so called Hoxne Horde were turned over to the local authorities and now declared as a “Treasure Trove” or legally the property of Britain.
These are really events that surprises us a lot that can really change somebody’s life. Everything really happends when you least expect it. It’s just like giving gifts during a special occasion. One must not expect anything so that you won’t get frustrated or sad. A present is something heartily given, like a black scarf for men during your dad’s birthday, he might wish for something else that would make him feel bad upon opening his gift. It’s not the worth or value of the gift but it is the thought of it that matters. Be thankful of what you have or what is given to you.
The Perth Mint is proud to released the Battle of Poltava 1 oz Silver Bullion coin to mark the 300th Anniversary of a conflict that shaped the political structure of Europe for centuries. The coin is struck in 99.9% pure silver and has a limited mintage of 10,000. The reverse side of the coin features a colorful image of a valiant Peter I on horseback. While the obverse depicts the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It has a face value of $1 from the government of Tuvalu.
This newest coin by Perth Mint is another commemorative that depicts great history of the world. It maybe a war or a conflict but it indeed give us something to look back. I would recall those great fighters who would risk their own lives just to bring justice and freedom to their countries. They would sacrifice themselves being far from their loved ones and would just sleep at those camping tent that they brought with them on the woods or in the caves.
Last August 22, 2009, the U.S. Mint unveiled the designs for the 2010 Disable Veterans Silver Dollar. These coins will be issued under Public Law 110-277, the American Veterans Disabled for Life Commemorative Coin Act. The obverse design of the coin features the legs and boots of three disabled veterans, designed and sculpted by Don Everhart. While the reverse design shows the central inscription ” Take this Moment to Honor our Disabled Defenders of Freedom”, an oak branch and ribbon wreath surround the words. The coins will be minted at the West Point Mint and will be offered in proof and uncirculated versions.
These type of coins are great gifts to your loved ones especially to your grandparents. Like the Veterans, they served as our living heroes. The elder people do served as heroes in so many ways. That’s why we have to give them so much attention and even small gifts that would bring them joy. If you want to surprise them with something that they do not expect to get, why not try giving them the silk scarf that’s so in today. I’m sure they will love it and keep it for life.
The U.S. Mint will launch the American Samoa Commemorative Quarter Dollar on September 3, 2009 in Pago Pago. Everyone under 18 will receive a new quarter. This free event is open to public and the media. The reverse design of the coin features the ava bowl, whisk and staff in the foreground with a coconut tree on the shore in the background.
For some, it’s quite difficult to find the right item to give during special occasions. Coins are perfect presents during birthdays or simple token to give to say thank you to someone. Like during weddings or anniversaries, it’s very hard to find gifts to give to your entourage especially to the men. A men scarf would be a great alternative aside from a commemorative coin from your collection. It maybe simple yet the thought of it matters the most. Play with your imagination, it’s not always the usual things that would make a person appreciative, it’s the effort that you exert that counts.
This is a case of online coin scams now a federal crime. It started when Jeffrey Heckel used ebay.com and yahoo.com where he puts up coins for an internet auction and not delivering the described merchandise to the winning bidder while keeping the money. Judgment of conviction and sentenced was entered last Oct. 2007. The case was argued a year ago and decided last June 2009. The motiff of the crime was to offer a “coin for sale” on the internet and invited the vast online public to bid.
A lot of scams are already wide spread especially on the internet. Since not all people are knowledgeable about it, some people used it as a strong point to cheat. We can never tell who are the good and bad guys. Even how sophisticated and elegant they are, even if they look great in a silk square scarf they wore. All we have to do is to be very careful and be wise enough to handle every situations. Do not be very impulsive in buying, think about it for how many times so that you wont end up crying and empty handed.
This video will show you how these people do their research in finding some old coins at camp sites. They used metal detector to keep their search easier. Aside from the coins they have found, they also got some boy scout pins with “Be Prepared” sign. They did their search at some deep woods just to find some old artifacts. The coins that they found include an undated buffalo and a 1930 one-cent American coin.
It is sure fun and exciting to go camping especially with friends and families. You can be close to nature and discover so many things around you at the same time. Like these people who find time looking for old coins and other old stuff at some old camp sites. I just imagine how exciting it is to go on camping especially when you sleep at night at your camping tents. The thought of it makes me smile because I just experienced camping once or twice I think. I wanna experience it again with my friends and family of course.
This 2009 commemorative 2-pound coin celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin as well as the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species. This uncirculated coin is struck from two metals, cupro-nickel and nickel-brass. The reverse side of the coin features a portrait of Charles Darwin facing a chimpanzee while the obverse side depicts an image of Her Majesty.
This commemorative coin is one of those who features the works of well known persons that contributed so much to our world. Some coin collectors are great fan of these type of coins, not only because they are new but they too are one of a kind because of it’s availability. If you have a work from home, you too can be coin collectors for you will surely be spending a lot of time with your collection. Start the fun now and learn from it while it’s growing.
The Royal Mint together with the Royal Canadian Legion is proud to release this three coins commemorating the 90th anniversary of the end of the first world war. The first coin is a commemorative circulation 25-cent coin with the iconic poppy red, Cananda’s flower of remembrance. While the second coin is an oversized commemorative 25-cent coin that depicts the Tomb of the unknown soldier and the last coin is a limited-poppy proof silver dollar featuring a finely sculpted poopy bloosom in ultra-high relief set against a maple leaf with a ribbon of remembrance.
There are lots of commemorative coins now a days that will surely make you confuse on what to buy. Mostly, they celebrate some past events that create timeless memories. Coin collectors are fond of collecting these type of coins for the stories behind each coin really reflects on the beautiful designs that they have. It’s really fun if you have something to collect. It will not only make you feel busy but you will also enjoy it at the same time. Even small things or things that you thought are not worth collecting for are now being eyed by so many. Just like those horror movie posters, they are now being collected. It’s all up to the person, whether it is a coin or just a poster, it’s something precious and significant to them.
Here’s an article from articlebase.com, a good story to read about how a grandfather turned over his gold coin collection to his grandchild. It was his grand father’s most cherished possession where he enjoyed so much when he was still alive. He write it on his last will that his grandchild will take good care of his collection as much as he could so that he can have something to leave for his children. It was the best investment his grandfather has ever made.
It’s always a great honor to get something as inheritance especially from the person close to you. The memories you both shared would be the basis that that person will leave you something that will thank you for everything you’ve done for him while he was still alive. It’s not always material things, you can also have memoirs as your ethical will. The values that you have, you can pass it to anybody. It’s not always money, gold coins, or lot titles, but it’s the values within you that you wanted others to follow and have as well.
The Perth Mint is proud to release these cute gold coins that features Maneki Neko, or Lucky Waving Cat figurine. These cute gold coins have different significance according to their colors, what they wear and the position of their paws just like those figurines we seein most Asian restaurants. It is believed that a Maneki Neko with a raised right paw brings wealth and good luck, while the cat with a raised left paw attracts customers, friendship and love. These coins are struck in 99.99% pure gold in proof finished with colored reverse design.
Coin collecting seems to become a hobby for some especially to those newbies. There are also into serious coin collecting and they make it a part of their lives already. I find it very interesting and fun, I might try it also. These coins make great gift too, during birthdays and even weddings. Some would even have them as groomsmen gifts as a token of appreciation for being part of that special even in their lives. Coins are valuable not because of their face value but of the meaning they express when you give it to somebody as a gift or present.