IF YOU HAVE ONE OF THE COINS I SHOW, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORRY. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS NUNISMATIC? YOU WANT TO KNOW THE VALUE OF YOUR OLD CURRENCIES. HERE YOU CAN SEE SOMETHING.

**TODAY WE WILL TALK ABOUT A LITTLE WHAT NUMISMATICS AND A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THIS WORLD FACISNANT.**

THE NUMISMATICS:

Numismatics is an auxiliary science of archeology that deals with the knowledge of coins or medals issued by a nation. In the same way, the numismatic word is the hobby to collect coins or medals.

The term numismatics is of Latin origin, it is derived from the word "numisma" that expresses "currency" and, this one of the Greek "nomisma", derived from "nomos" that means "custom or convention".

Numismatics is known since the Roman Empire but it was in the twentieth century that it began to be treated as a science, which encompasses its studies in the theoretical and historical aspects. The first point refers to the study of nomenclature, bases of classification, among others; In turn, the historical part is responsible for studying the development of the currency in the different towns and their different monetary manifestations.

However, numismatics covers 2 epochs. At first, there were no non-metallic coins, so there was an exchange of goods and products and, consequently, the people used their higher value products as currency. Then, the metal coins were originated, at first the metal utensils and ingots were used as currency, then the weight appeared and, the most important step was the printing of the first official seal that accredited the fixed weight of the ingot.

Currently, there is the term exonumia, considered as a branch of numismatic science since it not only studies coins but also different forms of money such as credit cards, checks, bonuses, and so on. The study covers its use, history, geography, economics, among other points. Likewise, the note is part of the numismatic discipline which is dedicated to study, collect and disseminate especially paper money, bills and stamps. In conclusion, the numismatist not only studies the coins but the different forms of money.

In relation to the definition given to the numismatic expression, it should be clarified that a person can be numismatic without being a collector or a collector without being numismatic or, failing that, both. This is by virtue of the fact that numismatists study coins or different forms of money and, in turn, collectors are characterized by possessing monetary objects. However, there are numismatic and collector individuals, that is, they keep the monetary objects and study them.

On the other hand, the person in charge of numismatizing, that is, of studying numismatics or writing about it, is known as numismatic or has a special knowledge of the science under study. In the same way, the numismatic expression is related to the author of one or more numismatic works.

The numismatic science is of great importance since it allows to observe and have knowledge about the exchanges and the economy of the towns, as well as its history, geography, politics, religion, customs, among other points. In relation to numismatics is paleography, symbolism, iconology, art history, among other sciences that serve to provide knowledge about the history of a people or nation.

HOW THE WORLD MARKETS MOVE.

This is due to the basic principle of supply and demand, and by simple direct proportionality, certain currencies and their prices show an upward trend. For some reason, experts have seen that these coins should appear in the showcases of their collections. Once again the information becomes public and the hunt begins. There is also a limited availability factor such as its circulation. Mintage as it is known in English, is a parameter used to determine the rarity of a coin. For example, the set proof of Costa Rican coins of the year 1976 had a wedge or mintage of only 5,000 pieces.

THE MOST WANTED OF 2017

• It is never too late to look for the currency of ₡ 500 variety thin number (Thin Numerals) KM # 239.2

• Five Cent Coins of 1912 and 1914 both KM # 145. These coins showed a great performance in auctions like Heritage. In MS grades they are hard to find. (And they are very expensive)

• Ten cents of the year 1917 KM # 149.1. The country was going through difficult times and there was neither time nor money to mint a quality coin. This brass coin has not been shown to be resistant to the passage of time nor to the inclemency of the tropics.

• 25 Cents of the year 1937 PROOF KM # 175.

• Five cents of the year 1976 in its three varieties: size of the boats, differences in the mountains and others. KM # 184.2

• Set of coins proof of the year 1976.

• Set of silver coins of the year 1970.

• ₡ 500 of the year 2006 with the word DE or with the word OF in the coat of arms. (Republic of Costa Rica - Republic of Costa Rica)

• Five cents of the year 1951 in its two coat varieties KM # 184 and KM # 184.1

VALUE OF SOME COINS

1. The 'Draped Bust' was a coin created in 1804. Its design was modified three times, during 1834 and 1835 a version was circulated and then during 1958 another design was taken with a smooth edge, finally between 1859 to 1860 a coin with letters came out on the border. Its certified value is USD $ 10.1 million.

1. The second most expensive and oldest coin in history is the 'Double Eagle', being one of the rarest and most famous. Its value is certified at USD $ 8.5 million.

1. The Liberty Nickel coin of five cents, is a particular piece of metal produced by the United States Mint, it is said that there are only five copies currently. Its value is between USD $ 5.9 million.

1. There were only ten 'Eagle Gold, Capped Bust', currently only four are valued at USD $ 5.1 million.

1. Issued in 1861, the 'Double Eagle, Coronet Paque Reverse' was produced in small quantities at that time, it is believed that there are only two copies currently. Its price is between USD $ 4.4 million.

1. The 'Silver Dollar, Flowing Hair' appears in 1794, made of metal, at its output only 125 copies were presented. It is valued at USD $ 3.2 million.

1. The 'Half-Cent, Liberty Cap' appeared in late 1795, authorized by President George Washington seeking that the coins were not as heavy as those that existed at the time. Its price is USD $ 3 million.

1. The currency 'Tell me, Liberty Seated', which appeared in 1873, is valued at USD $ 2.7 million.

1. The 'three Dollar Gold Piece', appears in 1870, and is one of the rarest that exist. It is valued at USD $ 2.7 million.

1. The 'Trade Silver Dollar', designed by William Barber, is valued at USD $ 2.6 million and appears for the first time in 1885.

• Throughout the world, not only are the number of people whose wealth and disposable income is increasing but the amount of wealth they are generating is increasing.

• Collecting coins has been a hobby for thousands of years. The popularity of numismatics has grown significantly in recent years. Numismatics, in fact all forms of art and collectibles, have not only become more popular in the US but are growing more popular worldwide.

• Individuals who have funds to invest and want to diversify their portfolios may look to numismatics which has an attractive long term investment record.

• The Standard Catalog of World Coins is a series of five volumes…one for every century beginning in1601. It covers every country from A to Z and their coinage. The United States is just one country in these volumes. The number of U.S. coins increases dramatically beginning with the volume 1801 – 1900. The U.S. and it’s coinage is relatively new.

• If there were books on the world’s most beautiful coins and banknotes, I believe they would include very few US coins. Most of the pictures would be of ancient, medieval and non U.S. world material.

• The U.S. is just one country in “the world”.

• Supply and demand. There is a fixed supply of the most desirable coins and banknotes. In fact, the supply declines as coins and banknotes go into collections. Globally, demand is increasing as the number of collectors and investors enjoy growing levels of wealth and disposable income.

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