Coin people often care about story: year, mint, grade, eye appeal. You do not need every field on day one.
Answer two questions first: what is it and why did I buy it. Everything else can arrive later.
Batch your data entry
Do five coins, then stop. Sip coffee. Another five tomorrow. Marathons create typos.
Use Adding an asset when you want the full tour.
Bullion rounds vs collectibles
Same app, different mindset. Generic rounds behave like weight; key-date coins behave like story plus metal. Separate folders help your brain context-switch.
Common questions
- Can bullion and numismatics live together?
Yes—use folders so you do not average a rare coin into “generic silver by weight” mentally.
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