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Help Your Heirs to Dispose of Your Collection

Have you made plans for what will happen to your collection when you’re no longer using it? Notice I didn’t say when you’re deceased, although that’s what I’m talking about. We live most of our lives as though we’re immortal, unless we receive an unpleasant diagnosis early in life. I write from experience.

As the local “coin person,” I’ve often been asked for advice about an inherited collection of coins, and I’ve helped many of the people dispose of the coins. This has usually been an interesting and enjoyable activity, and I’ve been happy to be of service to people

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