Coins hold a wealth of information on their small faces, from the year of their birth to the language spoken at the time, from the metals a country holds valuable to the cultural influences and historical figures that its people hold valuable.
The history of gold coins dates as far back as 2,700 years ago. The first gold coins in the world were issued in Lydia around 640 B.C. certain internet websites will provide you with a lot of information about the history of gold coins.
The value of gold coins is usually higher than the value of their weight in gold bullion, making them a better investment than the gold market alone. Collectors covet the unusual and uncommon above all else, and these minor oversights result in a very limited number of coins. This means that supply is much lower than demand, and even something that looks almost exactly like a common penny can actually be a precious rare coin. Although the aesthetics may change, price does not. The value of your coins stays the same regardless of colour.
To the collector, bragging about ‘finds’ constitutes one of life’s most enjoyable pastimes.
Collecting coins is a hobby...