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Collected writings on the craft, the history, and the quiet devotion of the serious collector. Pull up a chair.

"A collection without context is merely accumulation. These pages exist to give the objects in your care the stories they deserve."

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Bullseye $2 Coin
January 04, 2025

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Bullseye $2 Coin

The Legend of the Bullseye $2 Coin The Legend of the Bullseye $2 Coin The Coin That Shouldn’t Exist It started with a rumor. I was in the back corner o...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Tale of the 2007 Double Head
November 29, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Tale of the 2007 Double Head

The Spark of Curiosity The rain had started up again, its gentle rhythm tapping against the window as I sat at my desk, flipping through pages of a numism...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: A Gift From The Past
September 29, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: A Gift From The Past

The Story of the Wavy 20c Coin - A Gift From the Past It was a quiet afternoon, the kind where time seemed to slow down. I was sitting at the kitchen...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Mule Mystery
September 08, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Mule Mystery

A $1 Coin Hunt Like No Other It was a crisp, autumn morning, the kind that whispers of possibilities as the sun breaks through the early fog. I was sippin...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Genesis of an Obsession
July 07, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Genesis of an Obsession

The Rainy Day Revelation It was a rainy day, one of those dreary afternoons where the sky's melancholy seems to seep into your very bones. I sat at my kit...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Essential Toolkit$1 Coin
May 04, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Essential Toolkit

The thrill of the hunt is undeniable, but even the most seasoned Aussie coin noodler knows – it's all about the tools. These aren't fancy gadgets or high...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Allure of the Imperfect$1 Coin
May 04, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler: The Allure of the Imperfect

The paradox of coin noodling lies in its strange allure for the imperfect. We spend countless hours sifting through mountains of flawless coins, all year...

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler$1 Coin
May 03, 2024

Confessions of an Aussie Coin Noodler

Forget the jingle in your pocket – for me, that's not loose change, it's a symphony of possibility. Every coin, a tiny time capsule waiting to be unearth...