Some beautiful world coins

I will start by just saying that the "custom set" idea has really changed my outlook on collecting. It really makes for a different kind of "hunt" and satisfaction when you find a gem. About a month ago I started my "Horses" custom set, and while it is still relatively small, I am learning a great deal about world history, culture, and geography along the way.

It became apparent shortly after starting the set that many if not most of the coins that would fit nicely into my set would be difficult if not impossible to find in graded holders. That being said, I have started to snag several uncirculated raw coins with hopes of eventually having them graded and formally entered into my set. However, for the time being, they will have to rest safely in their Mylar flips.

Below is a collage of the most recent group I have received. In order from left to right, top to bottom they are:

1. 1954, India, 1 pice

2. 1976, Greece, 20 lepta

3. 1981, Uruguay, 10 centesimos (and my favorite of the bunch)

4. 1998, Russia, 5 kopeks

5. 2000, Somalia, 10 shillings

6. 2002, North Korea, 1/2 chon

7. 2002, Slovenia, 10 tolarjev

8. 2004, Nagorno-Karabakh, 50 luma

9. 2004, Uganda, 100 lingsshil

There are many, many more to come. Best of luck to all on your personal quests! How can you not love this hobby?!

Cheers!

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