New here.

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Just thought I'd say hello.

New here.

CoinHunter (guest) 22 Aug 2009 19:10

Hello. I have been enjoying and learning from this site. I collected coins several years ago and have recently started collecting again. I have a theme collection of animal coins. Also, I have been working on trade coin types of Israel and updating my U.S. type collection. Finally, I have noticed that there are a number of circulating commemorative series that would make nice mini-type collections in their own right.

Anyway, thanks for hosting the site.

Re: New here.

Ken Kash 22 Aug 2009 22:12

Thanks for dropping a line CoinHunter :)

I'm pleased the site has been a help, it's not perfect but little contributions here and there and we keep growing.

An animal type set is pretty cool you go so many different way and there so many coins to choose from! If you ever want to share some pics your more than welcome. In the mean time if you ever need assistance just drop a line and we'll help.

Good Luck

Re: New here.

CoinHunter (guest) 23 Aug 2009 18:56

There are too many animal coins to make a complete collection. I was a little overwhelmed when I started. Now I limit myself to circulating coins and a few non-circulating pieces that I think add something to the collection. I don't include heraldic, overly-stylized or cartoon animals. I also leave out horse and rider coins or other coins where the animal is not the main focus. Eventually, I might limit myself to one or two categories of animals. I just have to see how it goes.

Re: New here.

Ken Kash 23 Aug 2009 23:52

Sounds like a smart approach. Limiting coins to designs where the animal is the primary design or focus is a great method.

The best thing about collecting world coins are all of the interesting facts you learn about the countries as well as exotic animals on some of the designs. If you are looking for any circulating issues shoot me a message as I have a couple hundred modern coins and I might be willing to part with a few :)

Re: New here.

Buffalo Hunter 18 Nov 2009 15:09

Just joined and thought I would say hello. I have been thinking about type set collecting for some time. Come to find out I allready do this. I have A ongoing World War Two collection thats split into 4 parts major allied countries,Major Axis,Minor countries and counties that stayed out of the war. Its a lot of fun. Had no Idea how many countrie there were and the roes some played.
The coins go from 1/2 cent to 1/2 crown. Grades have not beeen important and they range from good to BU.
Still want to do a U.S. collection from 1860 to present or make a World War One collection book like the one for WW-2
Thanks for the site Ken i look forward to learning a lot here

Re: New here.

Ken Kash 19 Nov 2009 01:05

Hi Buffalo Hunter,

Glad you dropped a line :)) Just an FYI, having account you can post and all that good stuff but if you ever want to add some content let me know. Joining sites are kinda funky here, first you have to create a wikidot account (which you did) and then have to click join again for the site you want to be part of. Not my rules but it works.