superbeast1098 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Just a little poll here for the people who collect both Banknotes and coins. Im wondering which one you prefer collecting, and why? KFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBaker Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I chose coins because you can get some rarities,albeit in lower grades for reasonable prices.( not all of them but some of them) Rarities in paper seem to get way too pricey for the likes of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corina Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I like both coins and banknotes as my two collections can tell you Funny thing is i get some really nice notes and coins cheap The most pricey note i have is my 1776 half crown The most pricey coin is my 1883 philippine /spanish silver 20 centavos Those are the only real pricey items in my two collections Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Coins. If an UNC coin gets stepped on, it doesn't drop in grade dramatically Also, coins historically have the common people's money, and they have a much longer history as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trantor_3 Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizZard Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banivechi Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Heavy metal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jebat_Jr Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'd prefer both..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I like both but prefer coins. I've just always had this "love" for coins and especially for copper coins -- I do not know why. Something in my formative years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Coins, they last longer. I have some that are 2.700 yrs old. My oldest paper money is from 1767. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Coins. If an UNC coin gets stepped on, it doesn't drop in grade dramatically It's often difficult to find some notes in crisp condition. One light fold can drop it a full grade whereas in coins, common bagmarks must be numerous and violent to do major grading damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprice Posted September 1, 2006 Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 I perfer coins, but I do have A 2 dollar bill with RED SERIAL #'s & Notes from other Countries. COINS ARE MY MAIN OBJECTIVE!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbeast1098 Posted September 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2006 Lots of good opinions here. Glad to see a good response so far. I like both banknotes and coins. banknotes are a bit more difficule to care for, but I like the way they look though. Coins are always good because that are easier to care for, and there is such a variety of them...... KFC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see323 Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I started with coins but I prefer banknotes. Banknotes are more attractive in design and very appealing. They are lighter. I go for scarcer ones as part of both collection and long-term investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishraider Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 I collect both but coins just have that appeal to them. The weight of a big silver dollar or gold coin is phenomenal. There is no comparison. I like my banknotes I have gotten so far but they just aren't the same as a nice shiny coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abish Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Well, it's got to be banknotes for me! I'm not that much of a coin collector - I would say that 'I have a number of coins' but I don't actively collect them. I prefer the banknotes because they have so much more detail in them. There are many counterfeiting techniques in notes that make it almost like a seek and find game to discover them. I also like the notes because they have so much more area available for their designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naidu54@hotmail.com Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'll go for banknotes. It's very unique in art & design, serial numbers, history, portrait, pictures, colours, animals, flags....so so on. I love to collect only banknotes b'cos is lighter, where else coin are heavier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Coins FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 Coins! more history and again they are harder to damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I prefer coins over notes...for now. Because of the limited selection of nice notes I am stuck with coins. My knowledge in the note area is really lacking as well. Been checking out some good books to expand that. But I do collect both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vfox Posted December 23, 2006 Report Share Posted December 23, 2006 I have way more notes than I do coins currently, mainly because I've been hoarding larger quantities of WWII and before German notes and random piles or world notes as well as a few 100 note packs from russia, poland, and zambia......but I still do prefer coins in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superbeast1098 Posted December 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 I havent seen this thread in a long while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 bump for the new members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siluska Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 i like banknotes. fragile, beautifull, colored... you are not limited at the color of the coin and the 35 mm space etc. and are much more easy to keep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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