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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JPD3, post: 7642653, member: 116216&quot;]I have been a member for slightly over 6 months now. I joined to gain a more rounded education in the hobby, my weaknesses being ancients and errors. This group seemed to fill the bill. In this short time, I have learned quite a bit concerning the many disciplines and sub-fields within Numismatics. Keeping it short, below are a few nuggets that I have noted (most a bit tongue-in-cheek). Its possible other members may also like to share collecting truths, particulars, or pointers they have picked up since joining.</p><p><br /></p><p><u>Things I have learned from CT:</u></p><p><br /></p><p>1. What’s it Worth: Less than you think.</p><p><br /></p><p>2. Coin Chat: An assemblage of the most eclectic men and women I have ever run across.</p><p><br /></p><p>3. Coin Roll Hunting: That unsearched roll you bought on the internet isn’t.</p><p><br /></p><p>4. Error Coins: 99% of those scratches, dents and dings on your coin are not errors.</p><p><br /></p><p>5. Paper Money: US paper money isn’t made of actual paper (produced by Crane Currency and made of non-woven cloth, 75% cotton and 25% linen).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p>6. Bullion Investing: The basic formula for success =buy low, sell high.</p><p><br /></p><p>7. Us Coins: That coin with Abraham Lincoln’s portrait is a cent, not a penny.</p><p><br /></p><p>8. World Coins: There are 195 countries listed in the world, but only 164 National Currencies and 91 Mints.</p><p><br /></p><p>9. Ancient Coins: Those extremely rare Widows’ Mites are still being produced.</p><p><br /></p><p>10. And the best of all: The term is <i>Doubled </i>Die, not Double Die<b>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; </b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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