Coin Collection

In the United States, our smallest circulating coin is the dime (10 cents). Its diameter is 18mm (a little less than 3/4 of an inch), which is only 1mm smaller than the penny (1 cent). The size difference is not easily noticed, which is why the dime is a different color (silver) and has a reeded edge to make the 2 coins more distinguishable. While the dime seems pretty small, there have been plenty of modern world coins which are even smaller. The main reason to mint a small coin is, of…

Ancient Chinese "cash" coin Americans, when asked about coins with holes in them, probably picture the old Chinese "cash" coins which are featured so prominently in Chinese-style decor. These coins had a square-shaped hole in the center, with Chinese characters around it. The United States has never had a coin with a hole in it, so it's not something we're used to seeing. Plenty of other countries, however, have had one or more of this type of coin (known as "holed coins" or "holey coins")…

While building your coin collection, one of the biggest questions (aside from what to collect), is the right way to store your coins. Indeed, coin…

Due to various commitments & a family holiday I've not had chance to do this challenge this month but instead I'd like to refer you to a SIPIDI I did last year and still love. My full post & all the details about it can be found here. The original pin that inspired it is here. Sheena x

Display your collection of foreign currency, challenge coins or pressed pennies with this DIY coin holder that mounts on the wall!

A scallop-edged coin from the Bahamas Despite what we are used to here in the United States, coins do not have to be round to be minted and spent. I've previously discussed square coins, but an even more common shape is the scalloped coin, which has a wavy edge that goes all the way around the coin. The name comes from the distinctive wavy shell of the scallop, a sea mollusk similar to a clam. This coin shape may also be referred to as wavy-edged, flower shaped, or sun shaped. Coins with 8…

Wall Display for a Coin Collection: This is my first instructable, so any feedback is welcomed and appreciated. Several years ago, my father left a coin collection to my sister and myself. We discussed what to do with this collection and both agreed that we wanted to take a rep…

About this item Measurements (diameter x depth): clear round coin holder inside size is 30 x 3 mm, outside size is 33 x 5. 6 mm; Can hold not bigger than 30 mm coins, commemorative coins Material: made of thickened plastic, durable coin capsules; Feature: safety round corner design, smooth to touch and hold; High transparent: easy to see things inside Good seal: the cover and base snap together firmly, dust-proof and antioxidative, coin capsule holders function as coins' protectors; Crescent…