can i use it to see detail on coins?
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If you are into numasmatics, I think you need to find another option. The scope does provide detail but the quality may not be something you are interested in. Overall, if you are SERIOUSLY into coins, I would suggest something else. Otherwise, it is okay for the household amateur (which I am).
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At the 20 power setting ,you can see the word "DOLLAR" filling the view finder on U.S. quarter.
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Yep, it takes bills and coins. It only counts coins for you. You have to manually enter dollars.
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Probably, but I am no jeweler so I wouldn't know what to look for. I have looked at a few diamond rings with it and it shows a lot of detail that you can not see with the naked eye. I love looking at my coins with it.
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you can use manually add money. If you need to manually press "minus" when you take a few coins out
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You can customize some of the display, such as what units at used, and you can rotate through the screens to see more information, but as far as I know, the main display is not completely customizable. There are a lot of options in terms of the data display though.
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Yes, it's not much of one but it tells you how to use it. What to do and not to do. The unit is easy to use, just take some coins and jewlery outside and try the different settings it helps to tell what they are talking about.
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Yes you can, I use it primarily for this and it works very well. It takes less than 8 seconds to get a stable reading.
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Absolutely! You may need to gently scrub the coins with a soft toothbrush, followed by buffing with a polishing cloth. Gold doesn't tarnish but the process will clean it.
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Not at all! This is a standalone device. Once you sync with your smart phone or computer map and other details can be accessed.
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I got it for sewing and art, which has very small details. It works great for that. i would think reading would work well the details aren't as small
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Since the coin-collection tubes and the interior rotating disc that identifies the specific coin so it can be placed in the proper tube, are calibrated for American coins ( Quarters, Dimes, Nickles, Pennies ) I doubt it can be used with foreign currency unless the size of their coins match ours in size and shape ( completely round, as opposed to polygons etc.)
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I have only used it on American money. When foreign coins are put in it, it gets stuck.
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It is just like a piggy bank. There is a circular plug at the bottom to contain and retrieve the coins. Hope this helps!
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Yes. If you are taking pictures of coins in slabs, you will have to adjust the light source on the unit or use an alternative outside source. This also applies to proof coins or anything with a reflective surfaces. All of the coins I have sold on eBay since I purchased this have been photographed using this.
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It detects quarters, pennies and dime and nickels very well... I have not had the opportunity to find gold yet. But I am sure it will! Do you know of a place I can try?
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This microscope has a secondary independent LED illuminator above the slide to aid the viewing of solid objects. If you are just needing to look at coins or stamps I would recommend a fairly cheap USB microscope or an Apex explorer stereoscopic microscope in preference to the Celestron Microscope. You will be able to use the Celestron to examine such objects but by design the Celestron isn't ideally suited for this purpose it is best suited for looking a microscopic specimens that are translucent. I hope this helps I ended up buying the Apex Explorer plus an Apex electronic eye and a Desktop USB microscope in addition to the Celestron to cover all my requirements. Best Regards, Stefan This microscope has a secondary independent LED illuminator above the slide to aid the viewing of solid objects. If you are just needing to look at coins or stamps I would recommend a fairly cheap USB microscope or an Apex explorer stereoscopic microscope in preference to the Celestron Microscope. You will be able to use the Celestron to examine such objects but by design the Celestron isn't ideally suited for this purpose it is best suited for looking a microscopic specimens that are translucent. I hope this helps I ended up buying the Apex Explorer plus an Apex electronic eye and a... » Read More This microscope has a secondary independent LED illuminator above the slide to aid the viewing of solid objects. If you are just needing to look at coins or stamps I would recommend a fairly cheap USB microscope or an Apex explorer stereoscopic microscope in preference to the Celestron Microscope. You will be able to use the Celestron to examine such objects but by design the Celestron isn't ideally suited for this purpose it is best suited for looking a microscopic specimens that are translucent. I hope this helps I ended up buying the Apex Explorer plus an Apex electronic eye and a Desktop USB microscope in addition to the Celestron to cover all my requirements. Best Regards, Stefan « Show Less
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if you wish to keep your coin or doubloon in mint condition or to keep it where it can observed without contact to the elements such as salt from your hands dropping the coin , scratches ect and if you are serious you can buy 100 coin holders, if not ask a dealer, they can spare 1.