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“Can you become a numismatic expert by only reading books? That’s not possible!”
When Yunheng was little, his mother worked at the local bank and sometimes brought back some newly issued circulation commemorative coins. He was immediately fascinated by the exquisite patterns on the coins, and he used a dictionary to find the meaning of the text on them. When he was in elementary school, his grandfather gave him a sizeable amount of ancient Chinese coins as a gift. He arranged the coins in chronological order, stuck them to a piece of cardboard and showed them proudly to his friends. As you can imagine, coin collecting is a very broad topic. At some point, Yunheng had to choose a direction of specialisation. This is when he decided to specialise in Asian coins. But how did he gain this expertise? Can you become a numismatic expert by only reading books? According to Yunheng, that is not possible. To become an expert in coins, you need to experience the magic of collecting, buying and selling coins, talking to other collectors and coin dealers, going to markets and fairs and doing some research. Through this journey, Yunheng has built extensive knowledge in Modern World Coins, Euro Coins, and Dutch and Benelux coins. Now a proud coin expert at Catawiki, he brings his expertise, deep understanding of various coins, and genuine passion to the platform. With a vast network of contacts worldwide, he is always eager to learn and uncover new numismatic treasures. This allows him to curate diverse auctions featuring high-quality coins, each with its own unique and fascinating story.
When Yunheng was little, his mother worked at the local bank and sometimes brought back some newly issued circulation commemorative coins. He was immediately fascinated by the exquisite patterns on the coins, and he used a dictionary to find the meaning of the text on them. When he was in elementary school, his grandfather gave him a sizeable amount of ancient Chinese coins as a gift. He arranged the coins in chronological order, stuck them to a piece of cardboard and showed them proudly to his friends. As you can imagine, coin collecting is a very broad topic. At some point, Yunheng had to choose a direction of specialisation. This is when he decided to specialise in Asian coins. But how did he gain this expertise? Can you become a numismatic expert by only reading books? According to Yunheng, that is not possible. To become an expert in coins, you need to experience the magic of collecting, buying and selling coins, talking to other collectors and coin dealers, going to markets and fairs and doing some research. Through this journey, Yunheng has built extensive knowledge in Modern World Coins, Euro Coins, and Dutch and Benelux coins. Now a proud coin expert at Catawiki, he brings his expertise, deep understanding of various coins, and genuine passion to the platform. With a vast network of contacts worldwide, he is always eager to learn and uncover new numismatic treasures. This allows him to curate diverse auctions featuring high-quality coins, each with its own unique and fascinating story.
- More than 30 years experience as a collector of coins
- Passionate about the stories behind the coins
- Large network of contacts worldwide
When Yunheng was little, his mother worked at the local bank and sometimes brought back some newly issued circulation commemorative coins. He was immediately fascinated by the exquisite patterns on the coins, and he used a dictionary to find the meaning of the text on them. When he was in elementary school, his grandfather gave him a sizeable amount of ancient Chinese coins as a gift. He arranged the coins in chronological order, stuck them to a piece of cardboard and showed them proudly to his friends. As you can imagine, coin collecting is a very broad topic. At some point, Yunheng had to choose a direction of specialisation. This is when he decided to specialise in Asian coins. But how did he gain this expertise? Can you become a numismatic expert by only reading books? According to Yunheng, that is not possible. To become an expert in coins, you need to experience the magic of collecting, buying and selling coins, talking to other collectors and coin dealers, going to markets and fairs and doing some research. Through this journey, Yunheng has built extensive knowledge in Modern World Coins, Euro Coins, and Dutch and Benelux coins. Now a proud coin expert at Catawiki, he brings his expertise, deep understanding of various coins, and genuine passion to the platform. With a vast network of contacts worldwide, he is always eager to learn and uncover new numismatic treasures. This allows him to curate diverse auctions featuring high-quality coins, each with its own unique and fascinating story.
When Yunheng was little, his mother worked at the local bank and sometimes brought back some newly issued circulation commemorative coins. He was immediately fascinated by the exquisite patterns on the coins, and he used a dictionary to find the meaning of the text on them. When he was in elementary school, his grandfather gave him a sizeable amount of ancient Chinese coins as a gift. He arranged the coins in chronological order, stuck them to a piece of cardboard and showed them proudly to his friends. As you can imagine, coin collecting is a very broad topic. At some point, Yunheng had to choose a direction of specialisation. This is when he decided to specialise in Asian coins. But how did he gain this expertise? Can you become a numismatic expert by only reading books? According to Yunheng, that is not possible. To become an expert in coins, you need to experience the magic of collecting, buying and selling coins, talking to other collectors and coin dealers, going to markets and fairs and doing some research. Through this journey, Yunheng has built extensive knowledge in Modern World Coins, Euro Coins, and Dutch and Benelux coins. Now a proud coin expert at Catawiki, he brings his expertise, deep understanding of various coins, and genuine passion to the platform. With a vast network of contacts worldwide, he is always eager to learn and uncover new numismatic treasures. This allows him to curate diverse auctions featuring high-quality coins, each with its own unique and fascinating story.