Build your collection by coin roll hunting.

I first started collecting coins as a kid. Back then I collected everything from action figures to comic books, sports cards, antiques, and magazines, and much much more. Basically, I was a small scale hoarder. As I grew older, I held onto all of those things, but didn't actively try to accumulate more. I got a major kick in the teeth when my wife finally talked me into selling my sports card collection. When I sold the entire thing for $600.00, I realized that I had wasted a lifetime (at that time) and a boat load of money on something that would never bear fruit. I still have a few boxes of odds and ends that I collected over they years that I just can't seem to let go of yet. During a move, I was going through these boxes and found my old coin collection. It brought back some memories to say the least. I was introduced to coins by friends of my parents. They used to take me to auctions when they went, and bottle digging, and many other cool things. These kind people gave me some 1943 steel cents. I was amazed. I had never seen anything like them at the time and it sparked an interest in coins for me. Whenever I came across something that looked odd, I would throw it in the coin box. Over time, the box was forgotten, but when I came across it during the move, I pulled it out and showed it to my kids. They were also amazed. I think I sparked something in them as well. It's amazing how that works. Anyway, fast forward a few years. I am very active on Facebook, and about 5 years ago, I came across some groups that were dedicated to coin roll hunting. I loved seeing all of the neat things you could find in these bank rolls. I figured, hey, why not, I'll give it a shot. I was instantly hooked. When I first started doing it, my intention was to find these things that everyone else was seeking and then sell them to get money for silver. I am also a silver stacker. I did that for a while, but the more time I spent studying and researching, the more I fell in love with varieties and errors. I decided that I would keep what I found unless it was a duplicate. I have found some really cool things from doubled dies, RPMs, foreign coins, stamped coins, and die clashes. I totally lost count of all the doubled dies I have found. I sit back and slowly watch my coin collection expand, and because most of it is acquired by coin roll hunting, it doesn't even cost me any money, except for the initial investment to purchase a few boxes of coins. When I am done searching through them, I cash them in at the CoinStar machine and go get more boxes. I build up a nice little inventory of duplicates and other odds and ends that I don't collect and then I either trade it away or sell it to buy things that I want or need for my sets. I'm sure as time goes on, my wants, needs, likes, and dislikes will change, but for now, I am quite content going through circulated rolls of coins that I get from my bank. Another good thing that I never expected to happen was meeting really great people from all over the country, and in some cases world, who share the same interests as me. I really love this hobby and if you are reading this, you probably do too. If you have never tried your hand at coin roll hunting, why not give it a shot. You never know what you might find!

Collection of Ink Stamps on Notes - Paper Money

As I was going through a few stacks of cash that I recently withdrew, I noticed a few of them had cool looking ink stamps. This is nothing new. In fact, I have seen some really neat looking stamps throughout the years, but it occurred to me that I have this fancy new blog. Why not start a picture collection of all of these stamps. There is no way I would ever be able to keep all of the notes, I'm not rich. But pictures are free! Most of you that know me, know that I am a collector of error and variety coins, but I also collect many other numismatic and related items. I do collect paper money, but I don't go out of my way to buy it. I usually keep what I find in circulation, or I may buy some things from time to time if I come across them at a reasonable price. At any rate, here are a few of the stamps I found tonight. As I find more, I will add pictures. Also, I would love to see what you all come across in your searches as well. If you send me pictures, I can add them. I will credit you for the find. One more thing, if anyone knows the history or reasoning behind any of these stamps, feel free to email me. If you send me anything that you would like to be credited for, please include your full name. I can be reached through email at: rhodesc1@yahoo.com.   Thanks you!

In this case we have a stamp and then a picture of what the actual stamper looks like.