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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;satootoko, post: 17901, member: 669&quot;]Welcome to the forum Neuron.&nbsp; You have posed some very insightful questions.The standard advice is &quot;Buy the book before the coin&quot;, but since you would need two volumes with a combined cost that could well exceed $100, for just the two 18th Century-present Krause volumes, I would recommend modifying that rule to &quot;First consult the book in your public library and make sure you have a lasting interest in world coinage before investing in your own set of Krause books.&quot;&nbsp; As a matter of fact that is probably a very good idea.&nbsp; Sustained exposure to ultraviolet rays can adversely affect the coloring and patination of coins.Keep those latex gloves as far from your coins - especially the silver ones - as you can!&nbsp; The standard for coin-handling gloves is white cotton.&nbsp; No matter what you use, only handle your coins by the edges, to avoid noticeable rubs and scratches which can adversely affect the value - sometimes hugely.And we look forward to your participation. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Edited to add</b>I see Doug gave you some of the same advice while I was still typing. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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