A numismatist is someone that collects, among other things, coins! Coin collecting has become a very popular hobby over the years. Many people collect coins for different reasons. Some of the reasons why people collect coins are for their potential future value, for their historical value or maybe from a particular country only, some coins that are even still in circulation are collected and some people collect just for the fun of it.
Coin collecting is one of the oldest hobbies, was once practiced only by kings and very wealthy people. That is why coin collecting is nick named as the "king of hobbies" or the "hobby of kings."Some people aim to collect a series or a type set of coins, which entails the collection of coins of each date or mintmark, or the collection of each design and variation.

The thriving coin collecting community, including clubs throughout the world, provide numerous opportunities for collectors to trade tips and ideas. From the ancient Egyptian coins to today’s circulating cents, all coins have a rich and fascinating history. A lot of coin collectors started coin collecting because of the historical significance. Depending on what your collecting goals are, and what your budget is, you’ll want to buy different types of coins. Coin collecting is enthralling, especially when you start accumalating a variety of selected coins. However, the safety of your treaures is very important. It is advisable not to keep your investment coins at home! Get a safety deposit box for them.
Coins that the kids are actively collecting can be kept at home, but keep them stored away in drawers out of sight to visitors, especially if strangers come in like the repairmen etc. Whether you’re a seasoned collector or a novice hobbyist, Alec Kaplan has something for everyone on their list. Browse their website and review their coin display together with your family or friends. You can be assured of a variety of South African and international, high quality coins. So, take a look and see for yourself how you can even experience history by reviewing their collection!