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If the book contained only identification and pricing information, it would be
extremely useful. But the staff of CGB has long been committed to both edu-
cating the collecting public as well as “spreading the gospel” of numismatics
to a new, and hopefully younger generation of collectors. To that end,
LE
FRANC POCHE
contains a plethora of introductory and educational material
including a brief history of French coinage, a complete review of the Privy
Marks used by both the General Engravers and the Mint Directors, an illustrat-
ed glossary, tips and advice on collecting French coins and finally guidelines
on how to take further steps in your quest for more numismatic knowledge.
It is both encouraging and refreshing to see a numismatic firm take such
a far-sighted and effective step towards explaining and expanding the
coin-collecting hobby. Far too many dealers simply buy and sell, paying
little heed towards the education of the collector or the future of the hobby.
CGB has taken a major step towards encouraging new collectors as well as
invigorating existing ones.
Whether you’re a novice, an intermediate collector or even an advanced
numismatist needing a quick and handy reference, you’ll find
LE FRANC
POCHE
excels in every aspect of a useful guide and fulfills its stated pur-
pose admirably.
Michael W. Sherman
Director of Education
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
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