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Coin Collecting What And When To Buy
by: News Canada
(NC)-Three basic rules here: buy what you like, buy what you can afford, and buy at a reasonable price. Follow this advice and you'll enjoy your coins more, you won't pay too much for them and you won't go bankrupt. Your collection should be fun to own, not a burden on the family finances. The best way to get good deals, and avoid the bad ones, is to pick up some standard reference catalogues and study the pricing very carefully. As a rule, it's better to own one high...
Coin Collecting Coin Collecting Q As
by: News Canada
How do I determine if my old coins are worth anything?
Although there are exceptions, most old coins are not particularly valuable unless they are very well preserved. The best starting place for an idea of their worth is to visit the reference section of your local library. There are numerous catalogues, some for specific countries. A good general volume is the Standard Catalogue of World Coins. It offers a complete list of almost everything.
I understand older money is...
Coin Collecting Tips On Caring For Your Coins
by: News Canada
Collector coins
Royal Canadian Mint numismatic (collector) coins come encapsulated to protect the coin from damage. It is best not to remove coins from their capsules because outside they are more susceptible to nicks and wear, which reduces grade and value. When handling numismatic coins, do so by their edges and only over a cloth pad so an accidental drop won't mar them. Avoid touching the coin unnecessarily, as dirt and grease from your fingers will tarnish the finish...
Coin Collecting Getting Started
by: News Canada
(NC)-Okay. So you've been diagnosed with the collecting bug. Don't panic. Here's what you need to do: first, visit the library. Pick up some standard reference catalogues (for example The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, or Haxby's Coins of Canada) and read them thoroughly, along with every book you can find on collecting. Contact your local coin dealer or numismatic club, and ask them to recommend good websites and other resources. Become a member. Buy a...
Coin Collecting How To Grade And Price Coins
by: News Canada
(NC)-As with most collectibles, rarity and condition usually determine the price of coins. An acknowledged, standardized system of determining the state of preservation, or grade, of a coin is therefore pretty important.
Early on in the game there was a time when coins were described with any old biased adjectives the seller could come up with. Eventually standard definitions and a numbering system, ranging from one to seventy were adopted.
Ever since collectors began...
Three Steps To Safety On Wheels
by: News Canada
(NC)-Are your kids safe when riding on wheels - bicycles, scooters, skateboards or in-line skates? Safe Kids Canada, a national child safety program, has launched the Got Wheels - Get a Helmet! campaign this spring. Safe Kids Canada urges Canadians to follow these three tips to keep their children safe:
Make sure your child wears a helmet that fits correctly, as well as other protective gear.
Bike: bike helmet.
Scooter: a bike helmet, elbow pads and knee...
It Doesn t Take Much Force To Cause A Head Injury
by: News Canada
(NC)-Head injuries are the number one cause of serious injury and death to kids on wheeled equipment such as bicycles, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards. Few people realize that the human skull is more fragile than it looks.
The human skull is just one centimetre thick, about the same thickness as a ballpoint pen, says Amy Zierler, information specialist at Safe Kids Canada. It can be shattered by an impact of seven to 10 kilometres an hour. Young cyclists ride at...
Can Your Child Ride Or Skate Safely
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by: News Canada
(NC)-Riding a bike, scooter, skateboard or using in-line skates is great for kids. These activities help build physical fitness, motor skills and self-esteem. But the number one cause of injuries is loss of control of the equipment. Safe Kids Canada recommends that children wear helmets and other safety gear, and that parents check children's abilities to make sure they are able to:
Keep their balance.
Control their speed.
Ride or skate in a straight line.
Turn...
Save Your Skin By Starting Early
by: News Canada
(NC)-Maintaining proper skin-care habits to prevent dry skin throughout the year can go a long way toward keeping your skin moisturized during the harsh winter months. To avoid developing problems, take steps early.
Although it can happen at any time of the year, dry skin is usually worse during colder periods when the humidity is low. Cold winds can actually 'pull' water from your skin and the air inside your home can get even drier because of the heating system.
Dry...
Got Wheels Get A Helmet
Got Wheels? Get A Helmet!
by: News Canada
(NC)-Bikes, in-line skates, scooters and skateboards are popular with Canadian kids. These activities are great ways to keep fit, but it's important to remember the risks that come hand-in-hand with kids on wheels.
In Canada, thousands of children and teens are injured every year doing wheeled activities. For that reason, Safe Kids Canada, a national child safety program, has launched the Got Wheels - Get a Helmet! campaign this spring. Safe Kids...
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