Featuring the King’s Coat of Arms and official Emblem of the King’s Coronation Issue Limit of 1,950 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of South Georgia and the South […]
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Spiritual Art – Angel of Mercy Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. Gold-plated. 3 oz. Silk finish. Size 60 x 40 mm. Mintage: 501 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Angel of Mercy Coin The blank is shaped like an angel. One […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2023 Numismatic Collection created by the Italian Mint and Printing Institute dedicates a new silver coin with a face value of 5 euros to “100 years of the establishment of the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise”. Issued on April 21–the traditional date for the founding of Rome–by […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Stack’s Bowers Galleries completed their highly successful Hong Kong auction last month, but that anticipated biannual sale isn’t the only venue in which collectors may encounter dazzling offerings from China. Our upcoming May Collectors Choice Online Auction (CCO), an expansive and all-encompassing auction with […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics has prepared 251 new coins and medals for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… What is better? The tried-and-true way practiced for centuries or a new way developed with new methods and technology? This debate certainly carries on with coin manufacturing. Beginning with the 1550s introduction of milled coins (coins made by a machine press), European countries wavered back and forth between milled […]
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GoldClad 50p with issue limit of 750 Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50p GoldClad® coin commemorating the historic event of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. The design on the coin features the Royal Cypher of His Majesty King Charles III surrounded […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Part 1 | Part 2 * * * While Portugal originally claimed a massive swath of Africa–from Angola on the west coast to Mozambique on the east coast–the British Empire disputed the Iberian nation’s right to a number of central territories. A subsequent ultimatum delivered on January 11, 1890, […]
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Spinning Coin Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: Shaped Coin; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Shaped Coin in the form of a toy top. One side features a spiral pattern converging to […]
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New 2023 Limited Edition Inverted 50p Celebrates World Penguin Day Also Available in Proof Sterling Silver Inverted – Only 175 Minted Pobjoy Mint announces the release of a new 50 pence coin to celebrate World Penguin Day this year. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory featuring the endemic emperor […]
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By Austrian Mint …… Twenty years ago, through the combination of silver and niobium, the Austrian Mint created an internationally recognized innovation in which wonderful colors arise on niobium through light refraction on a very thin, transparent oxide layer. The unique appearance and beauty of these Silver Niobium coins is a major factor in their […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver Issue Limits of 1,950 (Bi-Metal) and 175 (Silver) * * * Pobjoy Mint announces the second release in the new 2023 two-pound coin series, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. Each entry in the six-coin series will feature an Antarctic glacier named after planets in the […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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The coins are dedicated to a fashion accessory that owes its name to the Croats: the cravat, the precursor of the necktie On April 18, 2023, the Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint jointly issued two collector coins that complement each other: a two-ounce silver coin and a one-ounce gold coin that celebrate […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Portugal’s first contact with East Africa was during the “Age of Exploration” in the late 1400s. What followed was 500 years of direct, highly exploitative rule, lasting until the 1970s. Portugal’s East African holdings, originally a disjointed grouping of territories traditionally called África Oriental Portuguesa, eventually coalesced into Portuguese […]
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Silverland – The Wave Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Wave Coin One side of The Wave coin is covered by a three-dimensional wavy structure. The other side features […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a range of commemorative coins to celebrate the upcoming Coronation The commemorative coin range features the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, designed by Martin Jennings The range will go on sale at 9 am (UK time) on Monday, April 24, 2023 An uncrowned version of […]
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Available in Proof Fine Silver with an Issue Limit of 2,000 Available in Proof Fine Silver Goldclad® Colored with a Mintage of only 500 * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin series issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250 years since the birth of British Egyptologist Dr. Thomas Young. This stunning […]
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Black Swan Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023 Black Swan coin. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a black swan to the left, above BLACK SWAN. […]
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In Long Table 130, join ANS Curator Jesse Kraft to discuss the Potosí Mint Fraud of 1649. This seemingly small scandal had international repercussions on global trade, people’s trust of money, and monetary circulation patterns for decades. Evidence shows that this fraud at the Potosí Mint even had a direct influence on the numismatic […]
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100 Years of the Air Force As part of the 2023 Numismatic Collection from the Italian State Mint and Printing Institute, two coins celebrate “One Hundred Years of the Air Force”. The first commemorative 2 euro coin to be legal tender in all member states in the European Union and in ordinary circulation, it was […]
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Real Heroes – Coast Guard Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 850 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of a member of the United States […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled His Majesty King Charles III’s official Maundy Money. This year was King Charles III’s first official Royal Maundy Ceremony as King; the ceremony took place at York Minster. The Maundy Ceremony saw 74 men and 74 women receive Maundy coins produced by The Royal Mint, given by the King, signifying […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint’s Australian Coat of Arms investment coin series is characterized by quintessentially Australian designs that tell a uniquely Australian story. Each coin in the series features reimagined elements of the Coat of Arms of Australia, and its States and Territories. In 2023, the Royal Australian Mint is […]
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Fourth coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in Virenium featuring the leopard Low mintage of only 950 worldwide * * * Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fourth coin in the new series, ‘African Animal Masks’, featuring the leopard. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this new series […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Italy is not a country that is often thought of for its gold bullion. Nevertheless. During the reign of Umberto I (1878 to 1900), a large number of gold 20 lire coins were produced. Due to the abundance of these coins and lack of collector demand for them, there […]
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X-Ray 2023 – Creation of Adam Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with color application on one side. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a detail of Michelangelo’s fresco The Creation […]
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The planning committees and hosts of the fourth International Convention of Historians and Numismatists (ICHN)—Santo Domingo MMXXIII—have announced that registration is now open for the upcoming event, set to take place June 28 through July 2, 2023, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A registration link is available on the congress website, https://santodomingo2023.com. Largely focused on […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Starting in 1903, the British mint in Calcutta was making plans for the eventual production of the one Anna denomination–which, prior to the decimalization of the Rupee in 1957, was equivalent to 1/16th of a Rupee. So over the next three years, the Calcutta mint produced a series of […]
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The coin celebrates the total solar eclipse over the town of Exmouth and the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef on Western Australia’s northwest coast during the morning of April 20, 2023. An awe-inspiring event, a total solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Moon, and Earth form a straight line. When all three bodies are in perfect […]
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Featuring a semi-sphere in its center that curves inwards on one side and outwards on the other, the last coin in The Uncharted Universe series is designed to be a simplified representation of that unique galactic phenomenon – the neutron star. There are thought to be up to one billion neutron stars in the Milky […]
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Most Haunted Places – The Stanley Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 1,909 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the facade of the Stanley Hotel, in front of it the statue of […]
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The Royal Mint has remastered one of the rarest coins produced in its 1,100-year history, the Petition Crown created by renowned engraver Thomas Simon over 350 years ago. The Petition Crown was produced by Thomas Simon to showcase his exceptional technical, engraving, and artistic ability and is one of the rarest coins ever made with […]
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Mongolian Falcon Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: partial coloring. Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2023. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. 16 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Silver […]
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Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-metal and Proof Fine Silver * * * Pobjoy Mint announces a brand-new 2023 two-pound coin series issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The six-coin series will feature the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system starting with the Mars Glacier. The Mars Glacier is […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the sixth coin in its British Monarchs Collection featuring the remastered portrait of Charles I. This is the latest launch from the House of Stuart and the coin features the only equestrian portrait in The British Monarchs Collection. * * * The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins of […]
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Big City Lights – Sydney Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,023 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. Minted by B. H. […]
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Matterhorn By Federal Mint Swissmint …… In November 2022, a new era began at the Federal Mint Swissmint with great momentum and the launch of the Mani Matter silver coin under the new “Swiss special coins” brand. From 21 March 2023, the latest creation, the Klein Matterhorn cable car coin, will be available to mark […]
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This majestic Wedge-tailed Eagle silver coin, featuring artistry prepared exclusively for The Perth Mint by renowned U.S. designer John M. Mercanti, showcases an incused reverse design. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the world. With an impressive wingspan […]
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Third coin released in the African Animal Mask Series Produced in stunning Virenium featuring the rhino Low mintage of only 950 worldwide Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the stunning new series, ‘African Animal Masks’. This third coin features the lion. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, this […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… There are 134 new pieces at Atlas Numismatics for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are […]
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Train – Steam Dream Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief), four different finishes. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar 2023. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Silk finish. Special technology: smartminting®, Special Shape. Mintage: 15,000 pieces. […]
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New 2023 Coin Commemorates English Scientist Sir Vivian Ernest Fuchs First £2 Coin featuring HM King Charles III’s Effigy from Pobjoy Mint Issue Limit of 1,950 Available in Bi-Metal and Proof Fine Silver Pobjoy Mint announces a brand new coin issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory to commemorate 65 years since the first […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled its 2023 Britannia commemorative collection – the first to bear His Majesty King Charles III’s official portrait. This year’s Britannia coin has been designed by Jonathan Olliffe and is inspired by Britannia’s maritime origins. The 2023 Britannia coin will be available to buy in collectible sets as well as […]
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The Royal Mint, in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces, has revealed the fourth coin in the 10-coin Royal Tudor Beasts Collection, The Bull of Clarence. This is the first coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection to feature the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by acclaimed sculptor Martin Jennings. Each […]
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Masters of Art – Claude Monet Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a self-portrait of the artist Claude Monet of 1886; […]
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Pobjoy Mint has released a new 2023 Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. The design on the coin features the sarcophagus of King Tutankhamun with two cartouches, one on either side, which spell the young pharaoh’s birth name Tutankhamun and his […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… A commemorative $1 coin celebrating 100 years of Legacy has been released by the Royal Australian Mint. Eric Easterbrook, Chairman of Legacy Australia said Legacy was honored to have partnered with the Mint to mark this special occasion. “Legacy has a long and rich history in Australia. For 100 years, […]
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Trapped – Escape Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief). Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a ripped cloth, revealing the view into a vault. In the background an empty chair, on the […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals. There are 460 new pieces for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains […]
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The Royal Mint has launched the first commemorative coin in its Myths and Legends Collection, featuring King Arthur. The King Arthur coin is the first in the collection to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The Myths and Legends Collectable Coin Collection follows after the popular bullion coin series. Other coins in […]
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Featuring His Majesty’s Royal Cypher Issue Limit of 175 in Proof Sterling Silver Issue Limit of 1,950 in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new 50p coin commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The coinage of the Italian Republic struck in 2023 and issued by the Ministry of Economy and Finance are dedicated to art and culture. The first is a gold micro-coin, with a face value of 10 euros, from the Fountain of Diana and Atteone – Royal Palace of Caserta. We […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis – London Palau. 20 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2023. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); […]
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Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]
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Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]
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Featuring Tutankhamun’s Death Mask in full color Legal tender of Sierra Leone Issue limit of 500 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the centenary of the opening of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This stunning new coin has been created […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of Western […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of Western […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The Ottoman Empire was described as the “Sick Man of Europe” by the Russian tsar Nicholas I during a meeting with Austrian Prince Klemens von Metternich shortly after the Treaty of Hünkâr İskelesi[1] in September 1833. It was this defensive alliance that not only provoked the ire of […]
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The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]
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The Royal Mint has launched a collectable £2 coin to mark the 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman. The Royal Mint’s talented design team combined traditional engraving and minting techniques with innovative technology to create the £2 coin featuring the world’s most famous locomotive. The Flying Scotsman £2 coin will feature a design in vivid color […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In 1847, after the Nguyễn dynasty of Vietnam had executed several members of the French Catholic missionary community for continued proselytizing after the criminalization of such actions, French Admiral Charles Rigault de Genouilly sailed into Tourane Bay (modern Đà Nẵng) and opened fire on the defending Vietnamese forces. […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint has issued the new Rosenlaui Glacier bimetallic coin, continuing the three-part Swiss glaciers series launched in 2022. For the first time, Swissmint has offered the coin in Uncirculated quality in a coin box with a folded card with information in English, French, German, and Italian, […]
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The £5 coin design features the band name in their classic 1973 font. The reverse of The Rolling Stones coin was designed by Hannah Phizacklea and is the fifth coin in The Royal Mint’s Music Legends Collection. The coin is one of the last of the year to be released bearing the effigy of Her […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… From November 24, 2022, all of Switzerland’s special coins are on sale under the new “Swiss Special Coins” brand, thereby marking the beginning of a new chapter in Swissmint’s history. The Mani Matter silver coin is thus the first coin to be issued under the new brand. Released 50 years […]
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A common guest of residential Australian gardens, the kookaburra is the largest member of the kingfisher species. The Perth Mint is pleased to present three bullion coins featuring the kookaburra, meticulously struck from 99.99% pure silver in 1 kilo, 10oz, and 1oz sizes. Devoted to other family members, kookaburras gather at dusk and dawn to […]
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Into the Wild – Lion Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special Technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a lion to the right in a savannah landscape, in the foreground […]
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Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]
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Low Issue Limit of 2,000 in Cupro-Nickel and only 999 in Fine Silver The Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a brand-new coin from Sierra Leone commemorating the historic event of the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth Realms. HM King Charles III acceded to […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates 25 years of the bimetallic £2 coin with a special collectable version. The 2022 dated collectable coin features the original design that appeared on the first bi-metallic £2 which was first struck in 1997. Struck for the 2022 anniversary, the commemorative edition bears the fifth coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty […]
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Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded piece of a meteorite. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an […]
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Meteorite Impacts: Aba Panu Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,500 pieces. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with embedded meteorite fragment. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side is a realistic depiction of a meteorite impact; in the crater an embedded piece […]
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Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 1,950 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 195 worldwide To commemorate Jacques-Yves Cousteau on the 25th anniversary of his death, the Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals – there are 397 new pieces for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: San Pietro Palau. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 555 pieces. Palau. 500 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 50 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Harry “Hernando” Bodine of Florida inherited from his late father both his coin collection and his love of numismatics, which began when Harry was a teenager. His father instilled in him the importance of completing a coin series and exposed him early on to what would become […]
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Low Issue Limit of 500 The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the Centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb, a sequel to the first original sand coins produced in 2009. King Tutankhamun was an Egyptian ruler who […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. A great wellspring of revolution, the First World War upended the Middle East and totally eroded Ottoman control in the region. This led to extensive unrest and paved the way for the Anglo-French Sykes-Picot Agreement of 1916. British authorities used this agreement to create the Palestine Mandate, a political […]
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By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Something we are asked from time to time is how much a past coin was worth in terms of present-day money. It can be hard enough sometimes to say what the coin was worth at the time it was in circulation. Equating it to present-day money […]
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Third coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]
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Steampunk – Nautilus Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting© (Ultra High Relief), combined with partial gilding. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features an inhabited underwater world in steampunk style: The foreground on the left is dominated by […]
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Finally, it’s that time again! On March 4-5, 2023, the classic among coin shows will finally take place again. If you’re a dealer who wants to attend NUMISMATA, register early, especially if you have a voucher. It was a nightmare for everyone involved. The last NUMISMATA had to be canceled just hours before the event […]
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Five million 50ps marking the 50th anniversary of Pride UK will enter circulation via 2,000 UK Post Offices The Pride 50p is set to become the last design that will enter general circulation in the UK featuring the portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side of the coin The commemorative […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 29, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint launched the new coin honoring Switzerland’s watchmaking industry, “Timemachine”, available starting from CHF 419 (about $24 USD at the time of publication) at www.swissmintshop.ch. It is the first gold coin from Swissmint with a face value of CHF 25 to enter circulation. […]
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The Royal Mint has started manufacturing the first circulating coins featuring the portrait of King Charles III, representing the biggest change to UK coinage since decimalization The first coin will be a memorial 50 pence in honor of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and coins will start to appear in change from December 2022 […]
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Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]
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By Sanjay Gandhi for PCGS …… One bullion coin that has always been in extraordinarily high demand by world coin collectors is the Onza Silver bullion coin issued by the Banco de México. This one-ounce coin was first struck in 1949, and was resumed in 1978, 1979, and 1980. In 1982, this newly redesigned Onza […]
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As a new era commences for the English monarchy, The Royal Mint is releasing memorial coins featuring the late Queen and, for the first time, the new King. Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is celebrating the release with a special label to complement coins featuring King Charles III. The Royal Mint is a storied and innovative […]
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Raven Witch – Eye of Magic Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a woman’s head with a pointed hat. Her open hair […]
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Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Centaur to life Fourth coin in stunning five-coin set Featuring a stunning HIGH RELIEF image of The Centaur Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following the release of the first three coins, this series of five 2oz fine silver coins illustrating famous myths […]
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€15 Silver Proof coin is the final coin in the “Modern Musician” series of silver proof coins, which also featured coins dedicated to Rory Gallagher and Phil Lynott. The coin was officially launched by President Michael D. Higgins at St. Laurence O’Toole National School in Dublin 1, the former school of Luke Kelly. The coin […]
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Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and on the 175th anniversary of his birth, Alexander Graham Bell is being recognized for his numerous breakthrough inventions, and the legacy of innovation he fostered over the many years he spent working and living in Canada. The famous inventor of the […]
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A group of 264 vintage English gold coins almost entirely certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) realized £754,000 (about $837,000) in a Spink & Son auction. The sale of the Ellerby Area Hoard, found during the remodeling of a historic English home, was held on October 7, 2022. The top lot in the sale was […]
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Hunters by Night – Python Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Obsidian Black. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of a python from the front, behind it is its scaly […]
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Limited to only 250 Coins Worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus coin is now available with a pearl black finish and in 2oz Proof Fine Silver. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus. The design […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Chinese 1929 pattern dollar of Sun Yat-sen featuring the globe reverse design is a desirable rarity out of the reach of most numismatists and collectors, and it might be one of the most legendary republic coins for China. While it is unknown how many exist, the total mintage […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… This year officially marks the 45th anniversary of AC/DC’s five times Platinum-selling studio album, Let There Be Rock. To celebrate this momentous milestone in music history, the Royal Australian Mint is releasing the second coin set in their AC/DC collection trilogy. Hailing from Sydney, AC/DC or ‘Acca Dacca’ as dubbed […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. When the Allies withdrew the Reichsmark from circulation in their respective occupation zones on June 20, 1948 in response to Soviet counterfeiting efforts, it was replaced by the Deutsche Mark issued by the Bank deutscher Länder, the post-war central bank of Germany founded on March 1, 1948. However, since […]
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Circles of Life Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 45 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,022 pieces. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a circle composed of the growth rings of a tree and the human fingerprint. On the motif, the inscription “Circles of Life” is […]
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A collectible 50p coin celebrating “100 Years of Our BBC” has been unveiled by The Royal Mint The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a collectible 50p in celebration of 100 Years of Our BBC, in partnership with the world-renowned British broadcaster during its centenary year. The coin is the first to be […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Starting in 1964, the Paris Mint began producing a new series of special mint sets with very limited mintages. Marketed as Fleur De Coin (FDC), these sets contained between seven and 10 proof-like coins. Described on the internal information card included in all sets as “numismatic specimens” of the […]
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Continuing the resounding triumphs achieved in January’s NYINC sale and May’s Hong Kong auction, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is pleased to announce the results of their 2022 Summer Global Showcase Auction held as an official auctioneer partner of the American Numismatic Association (ANA) World’s Fair of Money. The World and Ancient coins comprised 3,178 lots, with […]
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Eclectic Nature – Roller Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a left-facing European roller, below the inscription ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals – there are 513 new pieces for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Recently, a circulated Australian 50 Cents coin crossed my desk. What would have the appearance of an ordinary, common coin was anything but that – it was a rarity for circulating Australian coinage. At first, what looks like a normal Australia 1977 50 Cents is a mint error with […]
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Brand New 2022 Pyramid Shaped Coin Centenary of the Discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb – The ‘Death Mask’ Low Issue Limit of 2,022 Available as a unique Bronze Goldclad® and colored Pyramid-shaped Coin Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new unique pyramid-shaped coin on behalf of Sierra Leone, to commemorate the […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the official coin effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The first coins to bear The King’s portrait are a special £5 Crown and 50 pence commemorating the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The King’s effigy has been created by renowned British sculptor Martin Jennings […]
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Fifty years since the last game was played in an epic clash between hockey superpowers, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $2 circulation coin celebrating the triumph of Team Canada over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics team (Team USSR) in the 1972 Summit Series. That hard-fought tournament, where the pride of a nation […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Seemingly, a 20-second conversation was all it took to undo over 1,000 years of British numismatic tradition. In 1966, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jim Callaghan walked to Prime Minister Harold Wilson’s office for a short conversation, and when asked his opinion on decimalization the PM replied, “well why not” […]
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Second coin in the new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second £2 coin series to commemorate 200 […]
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The Royal Mint, the official maker of coins for the United Kingdom, has confirmed that coins featuring the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III will enter circulation. All UK coins bearing the effigy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will also remain legal tender and in active circulation. Historically it has been commonplace […]
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The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Royal Canadian Mint have together unveiled a deeply symbolic keepsake that acknowledges the truths behind the residential school experience on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children and their families, and supports our commitment to fostering reconciliation. Honoring the Survivors and children who never returned, the Truth […]
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By the Italian Mint …… As part of the celebrations for the 700th anniversary of the death of the Supreme Poet, the Italian State Printing Office and Mint (the Italian Mint) is issuing the second dedicated coin to the work and figure of Dante Alighieri. Issued on September 14, 2022, by the Ministry of Economy […]
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Ancient Greece Series Cook Islands, 5 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Silk finish. Mintage: 15,000 pieces each. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin The obverse of all issues features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley (initials: IRB); around it the name of the ruler, […]
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New coins depicting King Charles III are expected to be popular with the public and collectors when The Royal Mint strikes and distributes them, according to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG). However, the nonprofit coin dealer’s organization cautions that consumers and investors should know the difference between official legal tender and coins issued by countries […]
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The 7 Summits – Mount Vinson Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. BU. Mintage: 777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a bird’s eye view of Mount Vinson, whose peaks are minted in […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As with during World War I, the United States Mint played a vital role in supporting the Allied powers throughout World War II. Through the 1874 Act of Congress authorizing the production of foreign coins, the Mint was able to supply 26 countries across the globe: Australia, the Belgian […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Hungarian Mint will release on October 4 the fourth issue in its popular “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds” coin series. This year it is dedicated to the Mudi, and, as in the past, a sell-out is expected. The Mudi is a medium-sized herding breed from Hungary with […]
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Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,022 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. […]
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H.P. Lovecraft – Cthulhu Palau. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 750 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color application. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the tentacled head of Cthulhu above the sea. Its tentacles are wrapped around a […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Commonly known as the “Mad King” who lost the American colonies, George III was, for most of his reign, a relatively successful monarch. Since his father died young in 1751, George III came to the throne when his grandfather George II passed in 1760. The new king was the […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… In September 2021, the news of a treasure find appeared in many media outlets. For one couple, the dream of finding a golden buried treasure trove became a reality. In 2012, a 60-year-old couple from Paris bought a secondary residence in Brittany, located nearly 300 miles away. The residence […]
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Second coin in stunning five-coin set Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following the release of the first two coins, this series of five 2oz Fine Silver coins illustrating famous myths known the world over has proved to be extremely popular. Pobjoy Mint is therefore delighted to announce the release of […]
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With $6 million coins currently in circulation, The Royal Australian Mint is urging Aussies to check their change, pockets, and coin jars to find a Donation Dollar and donate By Royal Australian Mint …… International Day of Charity (September 5) marked the two-year anniversary since the Royal Australian Mint released the world’s first […]
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First coin in a new Southern Constellations five-coin £2 series Bimetallic coin available in special color pack – only 2,000 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 175 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin series to commemorate […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Kirin province of China boasts more varieties for Chinese machine-struck coinage than any other province. Between silver and copper machine-struck issues, thousands of variations are documented for the 12 years between 1898 and 1909. With the dichotomy between volume and variation, collecting the coinage of the Kirin province […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… A 50-cent coin cloaked in layers of secret code has been released to mark the 75th anniversary of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), responsible for signals intelligence, cyberwarfare, and cybersecurity. ASD’s cryptographic experts collaborated with the Royal Australian Mint to help design the coin, which has four unique layers of […]
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The Royal Mint has completed its popular Winnie the Pooh and Friends coin collection, inspired by Disney, with the launch of a collectable 50 pence featuring Pooh and some of his closest friends. The final coin in the treasured nine-coin collection, the new 50p features a woodland scene with the loveable bear and his Hundred […]
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The Perth Mint and Australia Post are pleased to present this stamp and coin cover which features the 150th anniversary of the Overland Telegraph’s completion. On August 22, 1872, the Overland Telegraph line between Adelaide and Darwin was finally connected. It was the result of years of planning and 23 months of arduous construction through […]
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Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new $1 coin to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the last Walking Liberty half dollar. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. The Walking Liberty half dollar was a United States half dollar coin minted from 1916 to 1947 […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Modern numismatic history in the statelet of San Marino started back in 1862. Only one year after Italy’s reunification into a single political entity in 1861, the Italian government signed a treaty with San Marino. With this agreement, the Italian monarchy officially authorized San Marino to produce currency. It […]
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The Royal Mint is thrilled to announce that we will be releasing a new collection of UK coins celebrating 25 years since the publication of J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (“Sorceror’s Stone” in the US), a book that continues to inspire a love of reading in countless people all over the world. […]
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By Crystal Gomez – Content Writer, Gainesville Coins …… Between 1900 and 1930, Colombia made special coins for leprosy colonies. In this epoch, leprosy cases had reached an all time high. While statistics may have been exaggerated about the actual number of people with leprosy, the country was still left with the problem of keeping […]
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By Crystal Gomez – Content Writer, Gainesville Coins …… Between 1900 and 1930, Colombia made special coins for leprosy colonies. In this epoch, leprosy cases had reached an all-time high. While statistics may have been exaggerated about the actual number of people with leprosy, the country was still left with the problem of keeping […]
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By CoinWeek ….. On August 10, 2022, the Beijing ChengXuan Auction Company sold the famed 1903 Fengtien Tael, called the “King of Chinese Coins”, for just over $6,900,000 USD. This sales price, nearly two million dollars over the insurance estimate, makes this Tael officially the most valuable Chinese coin ever sold at auction. What makes this […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The Italian Mint has recently issued two commemorative coins celebrating two national excellences: the National Autodrome of Monza and the great comedic actor Alberto Sordi. National Autodrome of Monza 5 Euro Silver Proof Coin The first silver coin, with a face value of 5 euros, is dedicated to the […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Seventh and final release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian blue lepidolite. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in the Southern Hemisphere to ‘balance’ those of the north. Terra Australis was the Latin term they coined to describe the posited great south land which different navigators explored in parts […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this 1oz silver Proof coin featuring the Chinese dragon in a unique rectangular format. Depicted as serpentine-shaped creatures with piercing eyes, horns, whiskers, scales, and sharp claws, mythological dragons have been part of Chinese culture for thousands of years. Despite their fearsome appearance, they are revered as benevolent […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is honoring one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen by issuing a new $1 commemorative circulation coin celebrating the life and artistic legacy of Canada’s own Oscar Peterson. Called “the man with four hands” by jazz great and admirer Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson rose to the top of […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… The numismatic world is gearing up for the annual ANA World’s Fair of Money to be held in Rosemont, Illinois later this month and we are busy preparing for the event. We hope that you may find something of interest in our latest update and look forward to hearing from you. Please […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern continent of Australia in stunning Australian opal. Since antiquity, European philosophers speculated that a large continent existed in the Southern Hemisphere to ‘balance’ those of the north. Terra Australis was the Latin term they coined to describe the posited great south land that different navigators explored in parts […]
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In the lead-up to the 150th Anniversary of the first telegraph being sent from Australia, the Royal Australian Mint has released a unique $1 coin that depicts the Overland Telegraph Line running through the center of Australia, from Port Augusta to Darwin. Darwin historian and author of Twenty to the Mile, Derek Pugh, said: “[T]he […]
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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the death of Princess Diana Featuring a stunning design of Princess Diana with her two boys, Prince William and Prince Harry Available in Proof Sterling Silver and Unc. Cupro Nickel To remember Diana, Princess of Wales, on the 25th Anniversary of her death, Pobjoy Mint is honored to announce the […]
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The Red River Métis tradition of sharing and preserving knowledge by passing it on from one generation to the next through art and storytelling is celebrated on a new fine silver coin showcasing the tradition of Red River Métis beadwork This latest coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s “Generations” series, tells the story of […]
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By The Japan Mint …… The Japanese Ministry of Finance has decided to issue a one-ounce silver coin with a face value of 1,000 yen to commemorate the 150th anniversary of railways in Japan. On October 14, 1872, a railway connecting Shimbashi Station in Tokyo to the city of Yokohama a few miles south of […]
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Paying tribute to Dr. Lynn’s political, medical, and social achievements Sterling silver proof coin comes in presentation box with certificate of authenticity Issue limited to 2,000 pieces By Central Bank of Ireland ….. This limited edition commemorative coin pays tribute to Dr. Kathleen Lynn. Her pioneering work on behalf of children and the poor, and […]
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The Royal Mint celebrates the life and work of Alexander Graham Bell on a collectible £2 coin The collectible £2 coin features as part of The Royal Mint’s Innovation in Science coin series The Royal Mint, the original maker of UK coins, has launched a collectible coin and historic coin set to celebrate Alexander Graham […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The Great Britain 1925 Sovereign gold coin is one of the more commonly encountered sovereigns. Often the coin has a value based on bullion plus a small percentage. However, despite the accessibility and the affordability, the coin is both a unique numismatic item and important to monetary history. With […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In 1958, the Italian Mint in Rome began striking a silver coin that would come to be commonly called the Caravelle. The Mint would strike just under 100 million pieces for circulation from 1958 until 1967 when they subsequently began producing the same design exclusively in Brilliant Uncirculated and […]
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Stunning three-coin series available in individual packs Very low issue limit of 999 each Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium® Coins ship August 8 Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a phenomenal three-coin series on behalf of Sierra Leone to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb. […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On Thursday, July 21, 2022, the Federal Mint Swissmint issued the new “Solar Energy” 20-franc silver coin with color and fluorescent elements, continuing the three-part “Energy of the Future” series launched last year. In addition to hydropower, the main sources of renewable energy in Switzerland are solar and wind power, […]
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The Royal Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world, has struck coins for every British monarch for the last millennium, creating some of the most iconic coins in the history of numismatics. Beginning in 2022, the Royal Mint will celebrate this legacy with a unique series of coins honoring the Royal […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… There are many counterfeits and altered coins that unfortunately often defraud people in pursuit of building their collection or looking for arbitrage. With a little commonsense, many of these pieces can be easily detected and avoided. When Spain lost its empire in the Americas, one of the overseas territories […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In 1204, Constantinople was sacked during the Fourth Crusade. Less than six months later, Enrico Dandolo, the Doge of Venice; Boniface, the Marquess of Montferrat; Baldwin, Count of Flanders; and Louis I, Count of Blois signed the Partitio terrarum imperii Romaniae. Translated as “The Partition of the lands […]
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Limited to only 2,000 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus coin is now available with a Pearl Black Finish for the first time. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government, featuring the famous Greek mythological horse, Pegasus. The design on this brand-new […]
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By Jérôme Jambu (Visiting Professor, Eric P. Newman Graduate Summer Seminar in Numismatics) for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… As American numismatists and collectors of the colonial period know, it is difficult to differentiate coins of the Kingdom of France sent to America from those produced specifically for this region. It is equally difficult to […]
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By PCGS …… There are coins that in their time were failures but today are highly prized legendary coins. This is the case with the coin known as the Shanghai tael. This never-adopted design and denomination is a highlight of any auction and a prize piece for any collection. The Shanghai tael coins have a […]
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Antique Finish with Iridescent Effect to bring The Minotaur to life Second coin in stunning five-coin set Featuring a stunning HIGH RELIEF image of The Minotaur Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide Following on from the success of the Pobjoy Mint’s first coin in the series featuring The Siren, the second […]
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By Mark Harvey for PCGS …… Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A… If that code is still burned into your brain like it is mine some 20 to 30 years after last using it, you probably spent many an afternoon, and evening (and, let’s face it, late night) playing videogames. Growing […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Sixth release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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The Royal Australian Mint’s Mini Money gold coin series features a selection of Australia’s iconic native animals. The kookaburra, one of Australia’s most recognizable and distinctive birds, is presented on the second coin in the series. Kookaburras can be found throughout eastern Australia, from Queensland to South Australia, and have been widely introduced into Tasmania, […]
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The Royal Mint has launched a collectable 50p to celebrate the life and work of Alan Turing for the first time on official UK coin, available in gold, silver, and base metal from Monday, July 4, 2022. Alan Turing’s achievements range from formulating ground-breaking theories in the fields of computing, mathematics, and biology to ingenious […]
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Depicting master engraver John M. Mercanti’s seventh Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle design for The Perth Mint, this exceptionally detailed 10oz ‘Enhanced Reverse Proof’ silver coin showcases a range of subtle finish variations. Named for its long, distinctively shaped tail, the wedge-tailed eagle is Australia’s largest bird of prey and one of the biggest eagles in the […]
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On November 18, 1975, the Ministry of Finance in China submitted to the State Council a report on the design and production of a new edition of the renminbi (the Chinese circulating currency). Since 1955, the coinage designs had remained the same for the circulating fen coinage. However, several proposed design changes were offered, and […]
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By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. Flower of Scotland, when will we see your like again? That fought and died for your wee bit hill and glen…[1] BY ONE ESTIMATE, some 20-25 million Americans can trace their ancestry to Scotland[2]. But despite this, the dramatic and bloody medieval history of Scotland is often treated as […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Whether consciously or not, money is an extremely effective tool that government possesses to disseminate a political message. Many examples can be found from both modern and ancient history of coins coming to represent a foreign people. This was as true for the Vikings who hoarded Middle Eastern silver […]
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Limited to 1,922 coins worldwide Coins available after July 13 5oz Silver Proof Lincoln coins still in stock The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new $1 coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British […]
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Expelling foreign silver coins from China, the Yuan Shih-kai Dollar was a turning point for Chinese coins. During the late Qing Dynasty, foreign currency inside the nation caused havoc. The imperial government of the Qing had lost both control and autonomy over the circulating coinage in China, with more than 100 different domestic and foreign […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this 2oz gold Proof high relief coin featuring the phoenix. An ancient symbol of honesty, benevolence, and knowledge, the Chinese mythical phoenix’s rare appearances were believed to herald forthcoming happiness, harmony, and prosperity. An immortal creature, it is traditionally portrayed as a fusion of several other birds – […]
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Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of an exquisite new coin on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government which shows the famous Greek goddesses known as the Three Graces to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the British Overseas Territories Act. The British Overseas Territories Act 2002 was a United Kingdom Act of […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… We have been hard at work preparing our latest selection of new coins and medals. There are 366 new pieces for your consideration and browsing enjoyment. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively […]
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Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Liberation Featuring the Official Emblem of the Falklands 40th Limited to 2,950 – only 950 available to the public! Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver – exclusive to Pobjoy Mint 2022 marks the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of the Falkland Islands, and to mark this significant historical […]
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Daydreamer – Future Palau. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,500 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a man pulling aside a curtain to reveal a futuristic scene. A robot, a suspension railway, […]
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This extraordinary 3oz silver Proof gilded coin showcases one of Australia’s best-known native marsupials: the koala. Often perceived as a cuddly animal and generally sleepy during the daytime, the koala has an appealing bear-like face and thick grey fur. Spending much of its life in gum trees where it consumes large quantities of leaves, the […]
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Actor Jonathan Banks is best known for playing Mike Ehrmantraut, a hard-as-nails ex-cop turned criminal, who served as the head of security for drug lord Gustavo Fring (Giancarlo Esposito) in the hit A&E television dramas Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. A noted character actor, in the fourth episode of the second season of the […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Fifth release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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The Klondike Gold Rush, a turning point in Canadian mining history, and the prospecting methods used to find gold first discovered in Yukon’s famed Bonanza Creek in 1896, are being remembered on a new Royal Canadian Mint 99.999% (5-9s) pure gold bullion coin. This new issue, illustrating the operation of a traditional sluice box, is […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Like many countries in the aftermath of World War One, Italy was riven by internal divisions. At the start of the Great War, Italy split from the Central Powers and joined the Entente. When combined with disastrously ineffective leadership, this decision–while placing Italy on the winning side–resulted in over […]
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New 50p coin commemorates the 70th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession Incorporates the official Emblem for the Platinum Jubilee Featuring the first effigy issued at the beginning of Her Majesty’s reign by Mary Gillick OBE Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver with a small issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint […]
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Numismatic Icons: Pegasos Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. Approx. 33 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Approx. 30 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 199 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. […]
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Ten years ago, the Mint’s Winnipeg facility struck the last Canadian penny. And now, the Royal Canadian Mint is releasing a 1 oz. silver collector coin edition of the penny to commemorate the decade since it last came off the press. The classic G. E. Kruger Gray twin maple leaf and twig design appears atop […]
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Second coin in a new £2 series Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the new £2 coin series celebrating 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic […]
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Iron Maiden – Senjutsu Silver Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 1 […]
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By Michael T. Shutterly for CoinWeek ….. From the end of the eighth century into the 13th, European coinage consisted primarily of small silver coins typically weighing less–sometimes much less–than 1.5 grams. These coins were generally known by names that were variations of the words “penny” or “denarius”. The average weight of these coins and […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a special collection of coins to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s reign Each design in the collection is united by Her Majesty The Queen’s signature – the first time Her Majesty’s signature has featured on UK coins during her reign The coins in the collection are available in a […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that The Ultimate, a one-of-a-kind one-kilo pure platinum coin, adorned with hundreds of pink diamonds from the famed Argyle Mine, sold for $1,261,250.00 CAD (including Buyer’s Premium; about $1,003,112 USD at the time of this writing), after heated bids were exchanged during a live auction conducted by Heffel Fine […]
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Year of the Rabbit: Sweet Silver Rabbit Description of the Coin Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog. 2023. Silver .999. 1 oz. Size approx. 35 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 999 pieces. Special technology: smartminting®, Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Shape: Miniature sculpture in the shape of a crouching rabbit with stand. One side features a crouching […]
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This first of its kind 2oz silver antiqued colored coin features an original colored painting of a black swan by Kevin Bynder, a Whadjuk-Yuet-Ballardong man. Kevin is a passionate artist and teacher whose diverse portfolio of vibrant and striking works includes many Indigenous guernsey and shirt designs for high-profile sporting franchises, as well as murals […]
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Released on behalf of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,700 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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By John Saunders …… The auction house of Künker sold a Double Rose Noble Piedfort issued by the Hanseatic League city of Kampen for €700,000 plus 20% buyer’s premium for a total of €840,000 (approx. $940,000 USD) on March 22, 2022. Shipment of the coin to the buyer in the United States had to wait […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics is pleased to offer our latest selection of coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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Also available in Proof Sterling Silver, with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a second coin to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the British Virgin Islands. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was born in […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2022 Numismatic Collection created by the State Mint of Italy pays tribute to the judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino with a two-euro legal tender coin in ordinary circulation throughout all EU member states, coined to commemorate the sacrifice of the two magistrates in the fight against the Mafia […]
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Silverland – The Rock Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,777 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows stylized crystalline structures with the facets becoming smaller towards the edge. The other side presents the portrait of […]
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The Royal Mint has revealed a commemorative 50p celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pride UK. This coin marks the first time Britain’s LGBTQ+ community has been celebrated on official UK coinage and forms part of The Royal Mint’s wider commitment to diversity and inclusion. The coin has been designed by Dominique Holmes, an east London […]
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With a highly prized Una and the Lion leading the way, more than 400 rare coins from a phenomenal collection of British coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) realized CHF 5.8 million (about $5.8 million USD). Presented by renowned Swiss auction house SINCONA, the sale included gold rarities spanning nearly 600 years of history. SINCONA […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. A coin collector and part-time dealer named Adrian Caro, who specializes in circulating Mexican coinage, recently made the find of a lifetime when he came across a Mexican 1947 silver 50 centavos coin that numismatists did not think even existed. The piece is so rare that officials from […]
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Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio’s inaugural Rarities Night of Chinese Coins proved a resounding success, as 255 lots realized just short of $27,000,000 as one session of the firm’s May 2022 Hong Kong Auction. The highest-priced item in the sale, a majestic Year 3 (1911) Pattern “Long Whisker” Dollar graded Specimen-63+ by PCGS, brought an astonishing […]
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Brand New 2022 5oz Silver Proof Coin Stunning Goldclad® Official Lincoln Penny Inset into the Coin Commemorating the Centenary of the Lincoln Memorial Limited to 299 coins worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new 5oz Silver Proof coin to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial in […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Eight hundred years ago, in 1222, King Andrew II of Hungary signed what has become known as the “Golden Bull”. It was a charter granted by the king to codify the rights of privileges of the nobility and clergy and to establish limits on his own power. It was […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Emergency issues are often prized coins in numismatics. Generally, these coins are made in times of desperation and withdrawn quickly after they are issued. One very intriguing emergency issue was made for a country that no longer exists, the New Hebrides 1982 coins. New Hebrides is a small chain […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Late on the night of July 16, 1918, the “Emperor of All the Russias”, his wife, his five children, and four servants were all forced to dress and marched down to the basement of The House of Special Purpose, where they were being held. The Romanov family would never […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint is commemorating the last minting of the gold Vreneli with a face value of CHF 10 in 1922 with the gold coin “100 year anniversary of the last minting of the 10-franc Vreneli”, which will be issued on May 11, 2022. “100 Year Anniversary of the […]
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First coin in a new £2 series Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin to celebrate 100 years since the end of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. At the […]
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By Phil Flemming and Ben Costello – 1715 Fleet Society ……. Prelude to History In the early morning hours of July 31, 1715, one of the richest Spanish treasure fleets ever assembled was in trouble. Carrying a fortune in gold, silver, and jewels from Spain’s New World empire, the 1715 Fleet was trying to […]
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Orders Accepted Until May 27. After That Date, Mintage Will Be Set & Reservations Can No Longer Be Guaranteed By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Dutch Gold Ducat and Double Gold Ducat are appearing in another variation of their traditional, classic design for their 2022 issue from the Royal Dutch Mint. The first […]
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On May 4, the Royal Canadian Mint launched the Opulence Collection, exclusive numismatic masterpieces of exceptional craftsmanship featuring some of the world’s rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle Mine. These jewels are the crowning element of pure gold and platinum coins that truly redefine rare. This new collection, headlined by the one-of-a-kind […]
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Special Forces – Real Heroes Cook Islands. 20 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 750 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); partial color application; micro minting. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Special Forces soldier with helmet and mirrored visor in front of a honeycomb pattern, […]
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Sixth coin in a New 2022 dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set also available Special Pop-in Presentation pack to hold each coin now available The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the sixth and […]
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Zeus – Father of the Gods Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. Gilded. 3 oz. Silk finish. Size 60 x 30 mm. Mintage: 501 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Special Shape. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin The blank is minted in the shape of an enthroned Zeus. One […]
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By Bullion Shark LLC …… From 2016 to 2021, the Royal Mint – one of the most respected world mints with a history spanning over 1,100 years – issued a series of bullion and collector coins in precious metals known as the Queen’s Beasts that were a worldwide phenomenon. The Queen’s Beasts series was inspired […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics is pleased to offer our latest selection of coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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New 50 Pence coin commemorates the Centenary of Shackleton with the ship from his final expedition, Quest. Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 The Pobjoy […]
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New 50p coin commemorates the 70th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish coin available in special color pack – only 2,700 available Also produced in Proof Sterling Silver with a small issue limit of only 170 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. First struck in 1497, the Spanish 8 Real quickly rose to prominence and became emblematic of a truly global empire and general financial stability. The high purity of this coin was so consistent that 8 Real coins were accepted as quality silver over time from Spain to Australia. Further […]
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The Perth Mint is excited to release this spectacular 2-kilo silver coin that celebrates the confident tiger and benevolent dragon. In Chinese culture, it is customary to portray the tiger alongside the dragon as an expression of yin and yang, the traditional belief that all things in the universe consist of two opposing yet complementary […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Unc. Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fifth and final coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the zebra. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new […]
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According to tradition, when soldier and pastoralist James Brumby was transferred from Sydney to Van Diemen’s Land in 1801, he was forced to release a number of horses into the bush. Known as Brumby’s horses and later as ‘brumbies’, the word came to mean wild horses. Mobs of brumbies that most famously roam the Australian […]
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Commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands Liberation Featuring the Official Emblem of the Falklands 40th Bi-metal coin available in special color pack – only 2,750 available Also produced in Proof fine silver with Goldclad surround with a small issue limit of only 199 This year marks the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. Until the Russian Invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, Ukrainian coins were most widely collected in Ukraine itself and other European countries. But with the war having transfixed much of the world’s population, interest in the country and its coinage appears to be experiencing an increase. […]
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Big City Lights – New York Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2,022 pieces. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief); black coloring; the city lights in Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. B. H. […]
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A recent addition to the Australian Kookaburra coin series, this stunning silver release features an incused impression of the latest kookaburra design. Known as the ‘king of the bush’, the kookaburra has been featured on Perth Mint coins for over 30 years, delighting collectors with much-loved artistic representations of the iconic bird. Each coin is […]
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On May 4, 2012, the last penny was struck in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ten years later, the Royal Canadian Mint is boldly commemorating that special moment in numismatic history with the 2022 5 oz. One-Cent Fine Silver Coin – 10th Anniversary of the Farewell to the Penny. This imposing coin features a modern interpretation of the […]
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By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. The Balkans produce more history than they can consume. — Attributed to Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) THE SLAVS BEGAN migrating into southeastern Europe during the chaotic sixth century, interacting – sometimes as adversaries, sometimes as subjects or allies – with the Eastern Roman (“Byzantine”) Empire. By the time of […]
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Magnificent Argali Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2022. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Proof. Mintage: 199 pieces. Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2022. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. 16.5 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Silver Mongolia. 2,000 Togrog 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Due to its geographical proximity to the US, the island of Cuba has always held a strategic position in relation to the North American mainland. This relationship dates back to pre-colonial times when the indigenous Paleo-Indian tribes arrived on the island between 5000 and 2000 BCE. While little remains […]
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By Mike Byers for Mint Error News …… 1741 L V Peru Gold 8 Escudos Triple Struck Flipover NGC MS 62 Unique This 1741 Peru Gold 8 Escudos is a very rare South American gold coin. It is a spectacular triple struck flipover creating a dramatic numismatic rarity. It is tied for finest known, […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Roma Palau. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999 pieces. Palau. 50 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Mintage: 99 pieces. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Minted by B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features […]
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The Royal Mint, one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world, has struck coins for every British monarch for the last millennium, creating some of the most iconic coins in the history of numismatics. Beginning in 2022, the Royal Mint will celebrate this legacy with a unique series of coins honoring the Royal […]
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One of the things we find most exciting about reporting on the numismatic marketplace is coming across those things we either didn’t know beforehand, or finding obscure and unusual numismatic items. Just recently we came across one such item, the Gold Disks produced by the US mint for ARAMCO oil payments to Saudi Arabia after […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… We are pleased to offer our latest selection of coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest for your collection and look forward to hearing from you if have any questions. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Money is the fuel that facilitates the global economy, and at no point is this more important than during a war. In 1914, the world descended into a war that would end only after leaving approximately 20 million dead and 21 million wounded or maimed. Due to a complex […]
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First coin in a series of five Featuring a beautiful HIGH RELIEF image of the Siren in Antique finish with iridescent effect Available in Proof 2oz Fine Silver Only 250 coins worldwide The famous mythological stories, tales, and legends are designed to entertain, thrill, and inspire the listeners. These ancient myths contain morals teaching the […]
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Titanic 2022 Gold Cook Islands. 250 Dollars. 2022. Gold .9999. 1 oz. 33 mm. Special technologies: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); color application; inlay; micro minting. Mintage: 110 pieces. Proof. Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Gold. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Mintage: 5,000 pieces. Proof. Silver Cook Islands. 20 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. […]
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By Mint of Poland …… 500 years have passed since Nicolaus Copernicus delivered the treatise “De aestimatione monetae” (“On the Respect of the Coin”) at the Sejmik of Royal Prussia in Grudziądz. On this occasion, the Mint of Poland, commissioned by the Polish Society of Astronomy Lovers, produced a silver numismatic product. As of Monday, […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… The name Percy Metcalfe might not ring a bell to many US collectors, but you may be familiar with his designs on 20th-century Irish coinage. The English artist and designer was born in Wakefield, England, United Kingdom, on January 14, 1895, and began attending the Leeds School of […]
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Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships continues with a new coin produced on […]
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In 2021, Künker celebrated its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the auction house commissioned a company chronicle that reflects the history of the German coin trade since 1971. It’s the centerpiece of a heavyweight commemorative publication. * * * On 1 July 1971, Fritz Rudolf Künker founded his coin dealership in Schapdetten, Westphalia (Germany). […]
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Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel 2oz Silver High Relief coins available to ship out March 30 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fourth and penultimate coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “Wild 5” animals featuring the baboon. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new […]
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Truck – King of the Road Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (High Relief); Black Proof with parts in Silk Finish and Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar n.d. (2022). Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Special technology: smartminting, Special Shape, Silk […]
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By Dix Noonan Webb …… Two rare and noteworthy Medieval English gold coins were sold at Dix Noonan Webb on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in London: Crispus Gold Thrymsa A gold shilling or thrymsa struck between 650 and 670 CE sold for £18,600 (about $24,307 USD; includes 24% buyer’s fee) in the company’s auction of […]
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By Dix Noonan Webb …… Two rare and noteworthy Medieval English gold coins were sold at Dix Noonan Webb on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in London: Crispus Gold Thrymsa A gold shilling or thrymsa struck between 650 and 670 CE sold for £18,600 (about $24,307 USD; includes 24% buyer’s fee) in the company’s auction of […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the fifth coin in our new series featuring ships connected to the British Virgin Islands. The fifth coin in the collection features Royal Navy ship HMS Nymph, a 14-gun Swan-class sloop of the British Royal Navy. The design on the coin shows an image of the ship before […]
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Limited to only 1,921 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The design on this brand-new 1oz Proof Fine Silver coin has been produced with a pearl […]
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Iconic Revolutionaries – Mother Teresa (1910-1997) Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2022 Silver .999. 1 oz. Partial color application; smartminting (High Relief). 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,000. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog. 2022 Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 11 mm. Proof. Mintage: 5,000. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts […]
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Masters of Art – Vincent van Gogh Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); color application; Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a 1889 self-portrait of the artist Vincent van Gogh; in the background a detail […]
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Discovery Forming the Basis for mRNA Vaccines Made by Team with Two Hungarians By Coin & Currency Institute …… COVID-19 vaccines using messenger RNA (mRNA) played a key role in containing and overcoming the global pandemic. International cooperation among scientists and researchers was needed for the breakthroughs that paved the way for the development […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling your coins or medals. We would be happy to assist with shipping and insurance should your items merit further inspection. Please contact us if you have rare or exceptional ancient, world, or United States coins for […]
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New 50 Pence coin celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Amundsen featuring the tall ship Fram Produced in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low issue limit of only 2,750 and presented in a special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 worldwide […]
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X-Ray – Mummy Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022 Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief), color application. Proof. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts a royal sarcophagus, to its left a side view of a pharaoh’s death mask, hieroglyphic symbols in the […]
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The Queen’s Beasts 10kg gold coin is one of the coins being sent to the Trial of the Pyx, an annual legal process at Goldsmith’s Hall in the City of London The 700-year-old ceremony ensures every coin meets a strict set of standards aimed at protecting consumers The 10kg gold coin will be the largest […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… In Chinese numismatics, there are countless areas to study and collect. One facet is the transition from a silver-based economy to that of a fiat currency. While this topic is very complex, in the currency reform project of November 3, 1935, the Chinese government started to remove silver from […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. The purpose of the United States Mint is to make money. And no, I don’t just mean striking coins for the federal government. According to its Annual Report, during the 2020 fiscal year, the Mint earned approximately $40 million USD in profit. This revenue was due to the Mint’s […]
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Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the fourth coin in our new series featuring ships connected to the British Virgin Islands. The fourth coin in the collection features the mailing ship RMS Rhone, a British Royal Mail ship owned […]
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By Q. David Bowers – Co-Founder, Stack’s Bowers ….. During the night of August 25-26, 1725, the 600-ton, 48-gun French transport ship Le Chameau foundered in high winds on the rocks of Kelpy Cove off Port Nova Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, just 12 miles from her destination of Fortress Louisbourg. The vessel went down, taking […]
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By Q. David Bowers – Co-Founder, Stack’s Bowers ….. During the night of August 25-26, 1725, the 600-ton, 48-gun French transport ship Le Chameau foundered in high winds on the rocks of Kelpy Cove off Port Nova Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, just 12 miles from her destination of Fortress Louisbourg. The vessel went down, […]
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Stories of great achievement often find their way on Royal Canadian Mint coins and to mark the 175th anniversary of the birth of famed inventor Alexander Graham Bell, the Mint is dedicating its 2022 Proof Silver Dollar to his legacy of innovation and life-long commitment to science. Born in Scotland, Bell settled with his family […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Third release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Colored 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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Produced in Unc. Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish with a low worldwide issue limit of only 2750 and presented in special color pack Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with exceptionally low issue limit of only 175 The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships is back by popular demand and we are […]
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This 1oz silver antiqued coin features a central gold-plated rotating charm in the shape of the third animal in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, the tiger. Determined, courageous, confident, and charming, the tiger is said to bestow many positive characteristics on people born during its years of influence – including 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, […]
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The Underground Railroad, the famous network of safe houses and secret routes that helped enslaved people of African descent escape to freedom, is the subject of the Royal Canadian Mint’s latest issue in its ongoing Commemorating Black History coin series. Launched in conjunction with the start of Black History Month, this silver collector coin designed […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the third coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the antelope. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… This month we have brought together quite an interesting selection of coins and medals for your consideration. If you see something of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling your coins or medals. We […]
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By East India Company Bullion Ltd …… The East India Company Bullion Ltd. in association with the Government of St. Helena are pleased to announce the third release in the new series of collector coins entitled The Queen’s Virtues Collection. The collection, launched in honor of the 95th Birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which […]
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Bi-metal coin available in a special color pack – only 1,950 available Also produced in Proof Fine Silver with Goldclad® surround in a small issue limit of only 195 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a brand new £2 coin to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the formation of the British […]
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With the tones and surface abrasions of an ancient artifact, this 2oz silver release portrays our 2022 Year of the Tiger design in exceptional detail. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and each 12th preceding year are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, […]
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Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the third coin in our new series featuring ships connected to the British Virgin Islands. The third coin in the collection features Royal Navy HMS Astrea, a 32-gun frigate of the British Royal […]
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By Austin Jepsky ….. Sometimes referred to as “Mexican Silver”, coins of a .720 silver fineness at one time or another could be found in circulation on five of the seven continents. Despite this widespread use, precious little has been written about this silver alloy, henceforward to be referred to as Decoplata. The purpose of […]
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From our prestigious Australian Opal Lunar Series, this 2022 Year of the Tiger coin features a spectacular centerpiece crafted from authentic Australian opal. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th preceding year, are said to be determined, courageous, confident, and charming. Struck by […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The design on this brand-new 2oz Proof Fine Silver coin has been produced with a pearl black finish in the center with […]
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By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… This essay is being written on December 31, 2021, to be posted on January 4, 2022. It seems like a suitable moment to think about calendars and years and how people define them. The presence of year dates on coins is tremendously useful to the […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On January 1, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Australia’s most famous dinosaur and much-loved friend of The Wiggles, was on hand at the Royal Australian Mint to mint the first coin in the world for 2022. Dorothy the Dinosaur said, “It was such an honor to be invited to press the first […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… France 1896-A 20 Francs Faisceau privy Gad-1063, Full Brockage Reverse Mint Error, PCGS AU58. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView In coin collecting, mint errors can range from barely noticeable to massive and dramatic. Depending on the country, mint tolerances vary from strict to nonexistent, and in a setting like the […]
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The Royal Mint has unveiled the design of a new commemorative 50p to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which is the first 50p to celebrate a royal event The design has been revealed 70 days ahead of the anniversary of the Queen’s Accession on 6 February 1952, featuring the number 70 and the […]
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By Bank of Latvia …… On Wednesday, December 22, the Bank of Latvia (Latvijas Banka) is issuing a silver collector coin “Miracle Coin“, which invites us to look at the world in the light of imagination, opening up a path to miracles and hope. The coin will be available for purchase only on the website […]
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Künker Auctions 358 & 359 by Künker GmbH …… On Wednesday, 26 January 2022, Künker will hold our auctions 358 and 359 at the Vienna House Remarque Hotel in Osnabrück. As always, at the beginning of the year, a firework of rarities from all over the world has been prepared for you. The total estimate […]
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A vintage Chinese coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) just sold for $2.16 million, setting a world record for an NGC-certified Chinese coin. The ultra-rarity was featured in Heritage Auctions’ Hong Kong World Coins Signature Auction, held December 11-13, 2021, where a second NGC-certified Chinese coin also realized over $1 million USD. The China (1928) […]
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Leaning Tower of Pisa Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 1,372. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 650. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… This month we have brought together quite an interesting selection of coins and medals for your consideration. If you see something of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling your coins or medals. We would […]
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Matterhorn Cook Islands. 10 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the Matterhorn, above it MATTER-/HORN / 4,478m; next to the altitude an ice axe. The other side features the portrait of Elizabeth […]
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By Croatian National Bank …… Pongo and Perdita are still among the most popular names to call Dalmatians across the globe. Ever since Walt Disney’s movie 101 Dalmatians came out in 1961, this dog breed has been enjoying international popularity. However, most people forget that Dalmatians are actually hunting and guard dogs that were originally […]
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Celebrating the work of international best-selling children’s author David Walliams First release of a seven-coin series features The Boy in the Dress Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish colored 50p presented in a special pack Also produced in colored Proof Sterling Silver with certificate Low issue limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Now called the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta, the order’s name was originally The Knights Hospitaller. A Roman Catholic religious order founded in 1048 by Italian merchants from the Amalfi coast, the group originally consisted solely of men who took […]
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Legacy of the Pharaohs Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 3 oz. 45 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2022. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. […]
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By Austrian Mint …… Asia – The Power of the Tiger Available January 19, 2022 Known as the “King of the Animals” throughout Asia, the tiger has no natural enemies but many admirers. Since time immemorial, people have marveled at the tiger’s imposing appearance and natural beauty, which are accentuated by the fiery red crystals […]
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Fabergé Eggs: Rosebud Egg Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog. 2022. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Special Technology: color application and smartminting (High Relief). Proof. Mintage: 888. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the Rosebud Egg created in Peter Carl Fabergé’s workshop on a small pedestal; the background is divided into […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Modern-day North Macedonia is a country of breathtaking natural beauty and ancient history that gained its independence in 1991 from the disintegrating Yugoslavia. A majority Slavic nation, North Macedonia has a rich monetary tradition stretching back through the socialist and royal iterations of Yugoslavia, medieval Bulgarian and Turkish empires, […]
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Hunters by Night – Eagle Owl Palau. 10 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Obsidian Black. Mintage: 888. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the head of an eagle owl (Bubo bubo) from the front; only […]
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Celebrating the Work of International Best-Selling Children’s Author David Walliams Second release in seven-coin series Available in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Coloured 50p presented in a special pack Also Produced in Colored Proof Sterling Silver with Certificate Low Issue Limit of 7,500 in Cupro Nickel and 1,999 in Silver Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce […]
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Into the Wild – Bear Mongolia. 1,000 Togrog 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Mintage: 999. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a brown bear in a steppe landscape bordered by mountains to the right. In […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Switzerland’s annual shooting taler is now available for preorder in advance of its February release date. Swiss Shooting Festivals date back to the 15th century when festival participants used crossbows in shooting contests. The legend of William Tell recalls this tradition. Another tradition since the 19th century is the […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Mungo footprints, in the Willandra Lakes Region World Heritage Area, are the oldest preserved footprints ever found in Australia and the largest set of ice age footprints in the world. The Royal Australian Mint celebrates these precious glimpses into our past with this striking design available as both a […]
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With an “Una and the Lion” leading the way, a stunning collection of hundreds of rare English coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) realized CHF 8.3 million (about $8.9 million USD) in a sale by renowned Swiss auction house SINCONA. Impressively, the 424 lots averaged about CHF 19,600 (about $21,000) each in the SINCONA Auction […]
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American Alligator Palau. 5 Dollars 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 2022. Special Technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief) combined with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features an American alligator in its natural habitat: a deep blue freshwater river bordering green marshland on the […]
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A Russian coin led a group of 10 rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) that each realized prices over $100,000 in a pair of sales held by renowned Swiss auction house SINCONA. Auction 71 and Auction 73 were held November 21-23, 2021. A Russia 1808CNB OT Russia 1/4 Rouble graded NGC MS 61 (Auction 71, lot 162) realized […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… A new commemorative coin has been minted to mark the 50th anniversary of one of the world’s biggest music festivals, the Tamworth Country Music Festival. The collectible 50c coin, produced by the Royal Australian Mint, features a gold-plated version of the Festival’s signature Golden Guitar. Held in Australia’s Country Music […]
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Final release in 10-coin series features “The Falcon of the Plantagenets” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 bi-metal coin Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the tenth and final coin in the stunning series of £2 bimetallic […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. First struck in 1693, the Hearts of Potosí are fascinating numismatic rarities that still command interest even after three hundred years. Struck using metal mined from the Cerro Rico (“Rich Mountain”) in Bolivia, which was believed to have been made entirely of silver, these coins were fashioned into the […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On Thursday, November 25, the Royal Australian Mint announced the release of a $2 commemorative circulating coin to mark 50 years since the first raising of the Aboriginal Flag in 1971. Royal Australian Mint CEO Leigh Gordon highlighted the importance of the flag as a unifying symbol for Aboriginal Australians […]
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The 7 Summits – Elbrus Cook Islands. 25 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. BU. Mintage: 777. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief) with partial color application. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows a bird’s-eye view of Mount Elbrus, whose peaks are minted in raised relief. The […]
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The Quadrant Tiger Set consists of four coins that each comprise one-quarter of a circle. When arranged together, the coins form a circle with a square in the center – reminiscent of some of the first currency of the Chinese Empire. These ‘ban liang’ coins were first cast during the Qin Dynasty around 200 BCE. […]
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Second coin in new 2022-dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set also available After the incredible reaction to our 2020 and 2021 Tall Ships series, The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of […]
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Meteorite Impacts: La Ciénega Meteorite Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 26 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 2,500. Special technology: Piedfort; with embedded piece of a meteorite in the coin edge. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side shows the impact of the Ciénega meteorite in the Sonoran Desert […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint commemorates 150 years of the RSPCA with the release of a collectible coin program where $1 from the sale of each RSPCA coin in card purchased from the Mint will go to RSPCA. Leigh Gordon, CEO of the Royal Australian Mint, said he was proud to […]
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Silver Burst Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. Proof. 50 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the androgynous, stylized bust of a person. The body and the back of the head dissolve into small shards of increasingly […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207 – 1231) is the subject of the third gold coin in Hungary’s “Saints of the Árpád Dynasty” program. St. Elizabeth of Hungary – the patroness of wives, young mothers, the Third Order of St. Francis, and charitable work – was one of the most […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “The Wild 5” animals featuring the Hippo. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are […]
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A phenomenal collection of more than 500 rare English coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) is being offered this month by SINCONA. The auction includes gold rarities spanning 600 years of history, including an example of the beloved “Una and the Lion“, a coin issued to celebrate the young Queen Victoria. Bidding is already […]
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Steampunk – Jet Pack Cook Islands. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Antique finish. Mintage: 888 pieces. Special Technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief), combined with partial gilding. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features future means of transportation in steampunk style: on the right, the foreground is […]
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Second Christmas 50p coin issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Available in a special festive Christmas card and decoration Limited edition of only 7,500 in Cupro Nickel Diamond Finish Also available in Proof Silver and Proof Silver Piedfort Following on from the much-loved releases of previous years, The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to […]
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Have you ever wondered why there were so many large gold coins weighing several ducats in the early modern period? We’ll show you with the help of some spectacular examples from the upcoming Numismatica Genevensis auction It’s easy to forget that in the early modern period, coins weren’t used as we use them today. […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Notre-Dame Palau. 25 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 5 oz. 65 mm. Black Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 555. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 500 Dollars 2021. Gold .9999. 5 oz. 50 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 50. B. […]
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This extraordinary 2oz silver Proof high-relief gilded coin showcases Australia’s largest kingfisher, the kookaburra. An essential feature of the dawn chorus, kookaburras also make their cackling call at sunset when establishing territory among family groups. Elements of the high-relief design have been gilded in 24-carat gold, superbly combining two celebrated minting techniques. Each coin is […]
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By Ellen Nye and David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… In August 2018, as the country of Turkey faced a currency crisis, its president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan called for people to convert their dollars or euros into Turkish lira. The Turkish lira had dropped by almost 50% against the dollar in the previous […]
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Most serious coin collectors in South Africa have heard about the Single 9, commonly referred to as the “King of South African Coins.” However outside of the country, it is relatively unknown, despite being one of the top five most expensive rare coins in the world – it was sold in 2010 for about $4 […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 copper-nickel coin featuring the famous clipper ship Cutty Sark. The coin has been issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Government. Issue limit of only 4,750 Unique 1 Royal face value Cutty Sark was a British clipper ship built on the River Clyde […]
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For the first time since Bluenose appeared on Canada’s 10-cent circulation coin in 1937, the Royal Canadian Mint has re-designed the image of the famous fishing schooner that Canadians have known and loved for a century. This new design by Nova Scotia marine artist Yves Bérubé is being issued in celebration of Bluenose’s 100th anniversary. […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. Switzerland, a country known today as the land of neutrality, was once one of the world’s most militant cultures, birthplace to some of the most highly valued mercenaries for hundreds of years. These include the famous Swiss Guard of the Pope and the Landsknecht employed by practically every European […]
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The stunning 2022 Year of the Tiger 1oz Silver Gilded Coin is the perfect gift or collectible for those born under the lunar tiger. Those born under the sign of the Chinese lunar tiger in 2022, 2010, 1998, 1986, 1974, and every 12th receding year, are said to be natural leaders blessed with courage, charm, […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… This month has been active with several new varieties being added to the PCGS database and census. These include an incredible doubled die from Germany and a new doubled die for the popular Mexico Onza series, along with some other interesting varieties. The first new variety now recognized by […]
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Produced in stunning 1oz Silver Piedfort Ultra High Relief (2oz Total) Limited to ONLY 650 coins worldwide! 250 pieces produced with unique reverse frosted background already sold out The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to the Peace Dollar to […]
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For October, here is a new selection of coins and medals from Atlas Numismatics for your consideration. Please let us know if you see something of interest or if may have any questions that we can help you with. Atlas remains actively interested in purchasing individual items and whole collections if you are considering selling […]
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FIRST coin in a New 2022 dated six-coin series featuring popular ships Available as a shaped $1 coin produced in Virenium® Very low issue limit of 1,950 Collector’s album to store the set is also available After the incredible reaction to our 2020 and 2021 Tall Ships series, we are thrilled to announce the release […]
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Eclectic Nature Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Proof. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: color; black silk finish; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a Siamese fighting fish, below ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two unequal parts, one of […]
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Eclectic Nature Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Proof. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: color; black silk finish; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features a Siamese fighting fish, below ECLECTIC NATURE; the field is divided into two unequal parts, one of […]
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This stunning Christmas-themed coin features a 24-carat gold plated rotating snowflake insert surrounded by an antiqued Christmas wonderland scene. In the northern hemisphere, Christmas is associated with snow and ice due to its proximity to the winter solstice. As a time of celebration, feasting, and religious observance, it owes its origins to diverse pagan and […]
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An extremely rare Edward VIII Pattern Gold 5 Sovereign certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) has realized €2.11 million (about $2.45 million), again setting a record for any British coin sold at auction. It was the top lot in an impressive sale presented by MDC Monaco that saw 22 other NGC-certified numismatic rarities realize […]
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Limited to only 1,921 coins worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921. […]
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By Jack D. Young, Early American Coppers (EAC) …… I am starting this series to review specific counterfeits that have actually been authenticated by third-party grading services and why the items are fakes! These will be short, concise summaries unlike my previous extensive CoinWeek summary articles but will always include comparison images to genuine examples […]
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It is mid-October already, and so far, the weather is mildly chilly and steadily becoming colder. In New England, the colorful leaves are tumbling down and the season has been so very enjoyable. As with all seasons, this delightful weather pattern will soon become cold. For numismatics, the “summer” season shows no appearance of cooling […]
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Scarab – King Tut Palau. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. Ca. 27 x 18 mm. Mintage: 1,500. Special technology: inlay; smartminting® (Ultra High Relief). B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Shape: Miniature sculpture in the shape of a scarab. One side features a scarab with two cartouches on its wings, […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. For many, the Euro Zone is the first single currency union in Europe. But in 1865, Napoleon III introduced the Latin Monetary Union or LMU in an attempt to make the world’s “strongest” currency. His uncle, Napoleon Bonaparte, had tried to unite Europe by military force, but Napoleon III […]
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Bimetallic coin available in a special color pack – only 3,750 available Also produced in Proof fine silver with Goldclad® surround and a small issue limit of only 275 The Antarctic Treaty is recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation. 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the […]
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A King Edward VIII gold pattern that was certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and set a record earlier this year for most expensive British coin sold at auction is the centerpiece of an extraordinary group of coins presented by MDC Monaco. Bidding is already underway for these great rarities, being offered in Monaco on October […]
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Produced in stunning High Relief in 2oz Proof Fine Silver Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the first coin in a series of five coins depicting Sierra Leone’s “Wild 5” animals featuring the giraffe. Issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, these new coins are being […]
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By Eric Eigner for PCGS …… Modern Australian coins have been extremely popular, touching a cohort of new collectors with the collecting bug. While you may be familiar with the famous Coronation $2 or the Red Poppy Dollar coins, few may be aware of the 1966 Wavy “2” 20 Cent. Like other popular modern issues, […]
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Stunning series of Sea Creatures 50p colored silver coins issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Limited edition set with Privy Mark Presented in a stunning black presentation box with a numbered certificate of authenticity Extremely low issue limit of 60 pieces worldwide! Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of a limited […]
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Iron Maiden (Silver Edition) Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2022. Silver .999. 1 oz. Obsidian Black. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 1,982. Special technology: Color. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coins One side features the cover of the third studio album of the English heavy metal group Iron Maiden with the title “The Number of […]
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. shocked the numismatic world when it purchased on commission (for a private client), a Queen Elizabeth I, Seventh Issue, Pattern in Gold dated 1601, NGC MS61. The sale was conducted by Spink in London on September 28, 2021, and represented a forgotten parcel of 52 coins from the famous numismatist Alderman […]
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King Charles I stands centre wearing the blue sash of the Order of the Garter; Prince Rupert of the Rhine is sat next to him and Lord Lindsey stands next to the king resting his commander’s baton against the map. The Prince of Wales (later Charles II) and the Duke of York (later James II) are the two boys behind Prince Rupert’s back. The standard-bearer […]
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Limited to ONLY 329 Coins Worldwide! The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce a new 2021 coin to mark the Centenary of the transition of the Morgan Dollar to Peace Dollar to “commemorate this significant evolution of American Freedom”. The Morgan Dollar was minted from 1878 to 1904 and then again in 1921. The coin […]
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The popular narrative of the Klondike Gold Rush is well known: Keish (Skookum Jim Mason) and his partners discover gold in Bonanza Creek; local prospectors become wealthy “Klondike Kings”; adventurers with dreams of striking it rich pour into the Yukon Territory by the thousands; Dawson City becomes a legendary boomtown; fortunes are made and lost. […]
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New Series of £2 Bimetallic coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Eighth release in 10-coin series features “The Griffin of Edward III” Low issue limit of 2,750 for £2 Bi-metal coin Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… With the positive response to the previous report in August 2021, we will continue the series! This month we have included pieces from across the globe, including the United States, China, Hong Kong, and Bulgaria. 1851-O/O $5, PCGS VF30 The first entry we’ll cover here is a known variety […]
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By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… When the primary cultural deposit – the motherlode – of the 1622 fleet galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha was discovered by divers working for treasure hunter Mel Fisher near Key West, Florida in 1985, among its riches was a vast cargo of silver coins, the likes of which had […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Hungarian Mint will release on October 4 the third issue in the “Hungarian sheep and hunting dog breeds” coin series dedicated to the Magyar Agar, or Hungarian Greyhound. The first two coins, the Vizsla (2019) and the Komondor (2020), sold out within days, and the expectation is no […]
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A trio of captivating gold pieces from three prominent monarchs top the list of 52 English gold coins certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) that are being offered in an upcoming Spink auction. Bidding is already underway online for the Horace Hird Collection of Tudor, Stuart, and Commonwealth Gold Coins and Patterns sale, scheduled for September […]
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By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… There are many ways to describe where a coin is from. One by reference to the place of minting (e.g., Kese). If this is known, it offers a specific, relatively unambiguous location that allows a dot to be placed on a map without too much thought. […]
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By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek …. Link to Part 1 5.) Irene of Athens Like much of the Middle Ages, the history of the Byzantine Empire is fascinating and complex. Unfortunately, it’s not a familiar topic to many Americans. Numismatically, it’s an exceedingly rich field of study, and the next woman […]
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To commemorate the 60th anniversary of independence, Pobjoy Mint has produced a coin to celebrate Sierra Leone’s remarkable journey on becoming an independent state after more than 150 years of British colonial rule. The design on the coin features a lion sitting on a rock with an acacia tree in the background. The obverse of […]
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By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… Few coins muster the mystique of the “pillar dollar“, known to Spanish-speakers as columnario” – a truly beautiful coin that was ONLY struck at the Spanish colonial mints of Mexico, Lima, Potosí, Guatemala, Santiago, and Bogotá. Those from the last two mints are among the rarest crowns in the world, having been […]
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The Imperial Russian 5 Kopek certainly has a heft befitting such an imposing country. But why strike such large copper coins? By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. As a consequence of his extensive wars with Sweden in the late 17th century, Russian Emperor Peter the Great implemented one of the first comprehensive overhauls of […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On September 9, 2021, Swissmint is issuing the new “Hydropower” silver coin, the first in the three-part “Energy of the Future” series. This commemorative coin marks the first time in Swissmint’s history that it has issued a colored coin with additional fluorescent elements that glow in the dark. The new […]
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The Antarctic Treaty is recognized as one of the most successful international agreements, setting an example of peaceful cooperation. 2021 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty, which provides for the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment. Pobjoy Mint is therefore delighted to announce the release of this […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… There is an abundant selection of numismatic highlights in the upcoming fall Hong Kong auction from Stack’s Bowers Galleries, which spans the end of September and the beginning of October. One area in which this fact is very apparent is an offering of not […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… To commemorate Australia’s last major action in the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coin, marking the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Nui Le. Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar said that this coin is an important tribute to those Australian’s who took part in the […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… With the volume of coins submitted at PCGS, it is not uncommon for new significant world varieties to be found and attributed. While in the past PCGS has simply made a new coin spec number for these discoveries, certified them, and added them to the census, there has […]
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The Perth Mint is pleased to present this stunning 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the latest kangaroo design. Each coin is struck by The Perth Mint from 2oz of 99.99% pure gold in Proof quality and issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965. The Perth Mint will release no more than […]
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By the Italian Mint …… The 2021 Numismatic Collection created by the State Mint of Italy pays tribute to two excellences of food and wine culture in Italy with a new coin celebrating Lambrusco and tortellini, counted among the symbols of culinary art and traditional winemaking from the Emilia-Romagna region. The new collector’s coin, […]
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2021 Austria Silver Niobium Coin Smart Mobility €25 BU Getting from A to B promises to be both smart and exciting in the future. The plans and concepts illustrated on Smart Mobility, the 2021 edition of the Silver Niobium coin, suggest that mobility will also become healthier. This is because of the health benefits of cycling […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… 110 Years of the Australian Penny In 2021, the Royal Australian Mint is commemorating the 110th Anniversary of the introduction of the Australian Penny with this unique 2021 $1 Copper Two-Coin Set. Each coin is reminiscent of Australia’s original pennies in design, size, and color, with one featuring a simple […]
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Sixth and Last release of a six-coin series featuring the Clown Triggerfish Low Issue Limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is excited to announce the sixth and last coin in the stunning series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures issued […]
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This beautiful coin features the great southern Australian continent in stunning Australian mother of pearl. The Australian coastline extends for approximately 34,000 kilometers. It is bordered in the west by the Indian Ocean and to the east by the Pacific Ocean. Tropical waters of the Timor, Arafura, and Coral Seas lap the north coast, while […]
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By Al Doyle for CoinWeek ….. The current economic slump has forced many collectors to cut spending to the bone. Even with their allure, coins can’t compete with buying groceries and paying the mortgage or rent. So what can the cash-strapped numismatist do to stay involved in his favorite pastime? Perhaps it’s time for […]
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By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek ….. Portugal, a small, narrow country on the Atlantic coast of the Iberian peninsula … was created during the Christian reconquest of the peninsula from the Moors. Unlike other lands that eventually became Spain, Portugal asserted and maintained its independence, emerging at the end of the Middle Ages as a […]
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Live viewing for the August ANA auction from Heritage Auctions is available August 9-13 in conjunction with the World’s Fair of Money at the Donald E. Stephens Convention in Rosemont, Illinois, while the live auction will be held August 19-20 at Heritage World Headquarters in Dallas. Spain and Latin America The Cape Coral Collection Session […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The story of numismatics in China is a protracted and complex subject with a depth of millennia. For the machine-struck coinage of China, however, the history is much shorter. Yet it is still complex and can’t be properly told without imparting a basic understanding of global trade and […]
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The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a new $2 circulation coin celebrating the fact that, 100 years ago, four researchers achieved a Canadian medical breakthrough that changed the world forever. In 1921, the collaboration of Frederick Banting, Charles Best, James Collip, and John Macleod led to the isolation and purification of insulin and offered a […]
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By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… Many–probably most–coins do not have any inherent directionality in the images or legends on their two sides. There may be some difference in the perceived importance or generality of their information, but each side may convey its information independently of the other. Thus, arbitrary conventions exist […]
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New series of Sea Creatures 50p colored coins issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fifth release in a six-coin series features the yellow longnose butterflyfish Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… Woolworths and the Royal Australian Mint are helping customers show their support for the Australian Olympic and Paralympic teams by releasing a range of $2 limited edition themed coins, available in supermarket registers from tomorrow, July 14. Six exclusive and unique $2 coins will be available to collect, with a […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… South Africa 1967 Krugerrand PCGS MS67 The modern bullion coin market wouldn’t exist without the forerunner that, at one point, was the world’s most traded bullion unit: the South African Krugerrand. While bullion gold was quite common prior to the Krugerrand’s introduction in 1967, the coin’s convenient one-ounce form […]
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Taya Pobjoy, Mint Master and Head of Pobjoy Mint Ltd, had the opportunity to meet Oliver Townend, British eventing rider, and presented him with our Summer Olympic Games: Equestrian 50 pence coin issued on behalf of the Government of Gibraltar. The mint master presented the coin to Oliver and wished him good luck on his […]
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The Perth Mint has just released a 2oz gold Proof high-relief coin featuring the most revered animal in Chinese culture, the mythical dragon. Traditionally regarded as a symbol of the emperor, the Chinese dragon is admired as benevolent, noble, and a potent symbol of abundance and good fortune. It is serpentine in appearance and shaped […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… A new era in Canadian numismatics commenced when Canada replaced its large cent with the smaller-sized one-cent coin in May 1920. The move was made due to the economics behind rising copper prices and the shrinking consumer value of a cent. Canada’s large cent weighs 5.67 grams and has […]
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Rare Chinese dollar coins were the focus as Heritage’s June 23-25 auctions of World and Ancient Coins and rare World Paper Money raised over $10.5 million for their consignors. These auctions were held in conjunction with the biannual Hong Kong International Numismatic Fair (HKINF). All prices include a 20% Buyer’s Premium. A magnificent “Standard Pattern” […]
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30 Years of Croatian Independence June 25, 2021, marked the 30th anniversary of independence in Croatia. In 1991, barely three months after the outbreak of the Croatian War of Independence, the Croatian parliament made the historic decision to separate the nation from the Yugoslav Federation. The decision was preceded by a referendum in which 93.24% […]
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New Series of £2 Bimetallic coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fifth release in 10-coin series features “The White Horse of Hanover” Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an even lower issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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2021-dated 5-Coin Set features five key sports Incredibly Low Issue Limit of 3,750 in Base Metal and 495 in Proof Silver To commemorate the Summer Olympic Games which were meant to take place in 2020, Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a new 50 pence series produced on behalf of the Government […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope everyone is doing well and that you may have some nice summer plans in store. This month we have brought together quite an interesting selection of coins and medals for your consideration. If you see something of interest, we look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively […]
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By Coin & Currency Institute …… A new book on all the coins of Sweden from 995 to 2021 is now available in a compact, 512-page, full color, 8.25×5.75 inch format, and at a price of just $9.95 USD (plus $5.75 postage & handling). Myntårsboken 995-2021 (or Coin Yearbook 995-2021), is by the Swedish numismatist […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Russia 1845 СПБ 6 Rubles – Ex Hutten-Czapski and Mikhailovich Collections – PCGS PR65DCAM For Russian numismatics, there are many rarities and highly desirable coins. In a recent submission that came into the PCGS Europe office in Paris, a coin was submitted that meets many “dream” categories for those […]
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Issue Limit of Only 199 Coins The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the fifth and final coin in the Big Cats of the World series featuring the cougar. This stunning series is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, produced in magnificent Half Gram Gold to truly capture the power of […]
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New series of Sea Creatures 50p colored coins issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory Fourth release in a six-coin series features the checkerboard wrasse Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof Sterling Silver with an incredibly low issue limit of 175 worldwide Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the fourth […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Many pattern coins are created as samplings, with their rejection caused by the selection of another design. However, for Thailand pattern coins made by the Paris Mint, the design never went into issue for another reason: the death of the beloved monarch King Rama V. It may be hard […]
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New one-of-a-kind bi-color titanium coin Features the magnificent Fin Whale Limited to 5,000 coins worldwide Also available in Uncirculated cupro-nickel The Pobjoy Mint series of colored titanium coins featuring the wildlife of British Overseas Territories continues with a fabulous new issue from South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The new coin highlights the fin […]
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An extremely rare British Gold Pattern Dollar certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) is among the offerings in a sale presented by renowned European auction house MDC Monaco. It is one of more than a dozen NGC-certified coins that have a starting price over € 100,000 in the sale, which is being held on June […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… To mark the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Khanh, one of Australia’s last battles during the Vietnam War, the Royal Australian Mint has released a new commemorative coin. Developed in collaboration with members from the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), the coin pays tribute to the brave […]
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The finest known example of a Chinese coin designed by Luigi Giorgi dazzled the coin collecting world, realizing $1.34 million at a Champion Macau auction that ended May 30, 2021. It more than quadrupled its pre-auction estimate of $150,000 to $300,000. The China YR 3 (1911) Silver Dollar Long Whiskered Dragon graded NGC MS 64 features a […]
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A Triumph of Minting Technology: Firefighter 2021 At the beginning of this year, CIT Coin Invest released after the 2020 “Fighter Pilot” the second issue of its Real Heroes series. Honoring the heroes of 11 September 2001, a tragedy that happened exactly 20 years ago, this issue is dedicated to firefighters around the globe. A […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… The Royal Australian Mint is marking a century of Australia’s most iconic comic strip, Ginger Meggs, with the release of two limited-edition colored coin sets. To celebrate the release, the Mint is offering a lucky Australian the once in a lifetime opportunity to be drawn into a Ginger Meggs comic […]
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New series of £2 bimetal coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory Fourth release of a 10-coin series featuring “The Red Dragon of Wales” Low issue limit of 2,750 Also available in Proof sterling silver with an incredibly small issue limit of 475 Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce […]
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The 1 oz silver bullion coin commemorating the 100th anniversary of the last Morgan and first Peace dollars has already sold out, but The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that the design to commemorate the centenary of the transition of the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar is now available in Uncirculated cupro-nickel and […]
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By Gilles Bransbourg for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The Franc is one of the oldest and most widespread currency units in the world, currently the official currency of 25 states or autonomous territories. However, the Franc was never intended to become the name of a currency until the French kingdom issued a specific […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Canada 2018 $20 – Falcon Lake Incident – PCGS PR70DCAM Since early times, reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the sky have been recorded and disputed. Claims range from the Roman historian Titus Livius (Livy) saying “navium speciem de caelo adfulsisse” (phantom ships had been seen gleaming in […]
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By David Yoon for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… The many treasures of the American Numismatic Society’s (ANS) archives include not only the Society’s own history and papers documenting the activities of many of its former staff and officers. There are also resources for researchers, many of which document the activities of numismatic collectors or […]
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There is a danger in complacency By Jay Turner for PCGS …… Just because something is common, not very expensive, or of modern production doesn’t mean that it will not be a target for counterfeiters looking to profit from people’s complacency concerning the authenticity of such coins. Recently in a submission of modern coins […]
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In celebration of Manitoba Day, the Royal Canadian Mint announced a new collector coin honoring the 150th anniversary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation. Even though the pandemic delayed its release and the broader celebration of Manitoba 150 by a year, this coin will ensure that present and future generations appreciate the unique story of Manitoba, […]
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By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek ….. In 1958, the Belgian comic artist Pierre “Peyo” Culliford created Les Schtroumpfs. These lovable little blue dwarfs–more commonly known by their Dutch name, Smurfs–have since become famous across the world. Initially printed in the Belgian comics magazine Spirou and viewed as secondary characters for Peyo’s other series Johan & […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… A previous Gold Bullion Spotlight featuring the popular Mexico Centenario coinage offers a look at one of the most popular types of Mexican gold coins from yesteryear. Yet several other vintage coins from Mexico also trade at or very close to their bullion value. Here we will highlight these […]
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By Austrian Mint …… 3 Euro Deinonychus antirrhopus Size isn’t everything, and Deinonychus antirrhopus is a case in point. The seventh entry in the superlative Supersaurs series of 3 euro glow-in-the-dark coins from the Austrian Mint may only have been three-and-a-half meters in length, but it was one of the most dangerous and intelligent dinosaurs […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We have been enjoying a pleasant spring here in New York with many exceptional blooming trees and colorful flowers this year. We’ve also been hard at work preparing more great coins and medals for your consideration. We hope that you may find something of interest as you browse our latest inventory. […]
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Orders Being Accepted Until May 27 When Mintage Set, Reservations No Longer Guaranteed By Coin & Currency Institute …… The Dutch Gold Ducat and Double Gold Ducat are appearing in another variation of their traditional, classic design for their 2021 issue from the Royal Dutch Mint. The first Gold Ducat with the legendary standing […]
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Fraser’s Dolphin Gold and Silver Investment Coins These coins are the third installment in the Royal Australian Mint’s ‘Australian Dolphin Series’ and feature the Fraser’s Dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei), discovered by Francis Fraser in 1956. Complete with a Brilliant Uncirculated finish, both the gold coin and the silver coin’s reverse depicts two Fraser Dolphins as designed […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… On April 29, 2021, the Federal Mint Swissmint will launch two new commemorative coins. With the gold coin “50 years of Swiss women’s right to vote”, Swissmint is commemorating the introduction of votes for women at federal level. “The Bridge of Life”, one of Sandro Del-Prete’s best-known works, adorns the […]
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Numismatic Happiness CIT Coin Invest has been producing various series for years, whose products implement technical innovations on the one hand and are also popular with non-collectors as they are lucky charms and attractive presents. We present all new numismatic lucky charms CIT released in the first quarter of 2021. As usual with CIT, all […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. After a decade and about 300 of these columns, it is time to take stock of what I have tried to do with this platform that has enabled me to continue growing as a numismatic writer and develop a wide range of contacts within the field. Let me […]
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By Eric Eigner for PCGS …… Although the British Gold Sovereign is very well known, even among non-collectors, the Adelaide Sovereign remains a hidden gem and is much underrated. Like the British Gold Sovereigns minted in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, the Adelaide Sovereign owes its existence to a gold rush, a coinage shortage, and colonial […]
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By Chris Bulfinch for CoinWeek ….. Two limited-edition spherical silver $5 coins with blue enamel depicting the Earth struck for Barbados by Münzen und Prägungen (MDM) this year are selling for hundreds of dollars on eBay. With mintages of 999 each, one of the spherical “Blue Marble” coins has its continents rendered in antiqued silver […]
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By Michael T. Shutterly for CoinWeek ….. I enjoy coins for their artistry and for the history behind them. Because there are so many coins with an interesting history behind them, and because there are so many coins that demonstrate great artistry, I can think of far more than just Ten Coins I’d Love to […]
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Classic Car – Open Roads Cook Islands. 10 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: 999. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief); Black Proof featuring details in Silk Finish and Proof. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 1 Dollar n.d. (2021). Gold .9999. 0.5 g. 13.92 mm. Special technology: smartminting, Special Shape, Silk Finish. […]
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Thanks to 2,300 bidders from all over the world, the total of Künker’s last auction sale resulted in almost twice its estimate. One reason for this success was the outstanding collections on offer. We present the top five from the Tesmer Collection of Brandenburg-Prussia and the top three from the extraordinary collection of Roman Alexandrian […]
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By Oliver Hoover for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… On April 1, 2021, the Associated Press ran a story about a handful of small silver coins from 17th-century Yemen found by metal detectorists in New England and the theory advanced by Jim Bailey that these coins actually represent pirate plunder. In fact, he argues that […]
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By Federal Mint Swissmint …… The Federal Mint Swissmint is delighted to be awarded two numismatic world records. Guinness World Records™ has recognized the ¼-franc gold coin issued in 2020 as the world’s smallest commemorative coin, and the 10-centime coin as the oldest unaltered coin still in circulation. Apart from the year-date, the obverse and […]
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Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the stunning new series of £2 bi-metal coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts. The coin, issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory, features the White Greyhound of Richmond. The White Greyhound of Richmond is best known for bearing a shield of Tudor […]
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Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in the stunning new series of £2 bi-metal coins featuring the Queen’s Beasts. The coin, issued on behalf of British Indian Ocean Territory, features the White Greyhound of Richmond. The White Greyhound of Richmond is best known for bearing a shield of Tudor […]
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Canadians and well-wishers across the United Kingdom can celebrate the 95th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II with a special coin set featuring fine silver keepsakes crafted by both the Royal Canadian Mint and Britain’s Royal Mint. Canada’s tribute to our shared sovereign’s personal milestone consists of a pure silver coin featuring a detailed […]
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The NGC-certified NC Collection boasts hundreds of rarities carefully collected by one of China’s most famous families Coins from the NC Collection — an outstanding group of vintage Chinese rarities certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) — will be offered in a sale presented by Champion Auctions that is set to take place on […]
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An incredibly rare Russian pattern coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) dazzled the coin collecting world by realizing $2.64 million USD at a Stack’s Bowers auction on Tuesday. It quadrupled its pre-auction estimate of $400,000 to $600,000 and set the record for most expensive world coin sold in a Stack’s Bowers auction. The Russia 1825 Constantine […]
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Issue Limit of Only 199 The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the third coin in its series of five coins featuring Big Cats of the World. This stunning series is issued on behalf of Sierra Leone, and is produced in half a gram of fine gold to truly capture the magic […]
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The EC8 Series from the Scottsdale Mint launched in 2018 with a plan for a variety of beautiful designs, one each for the eight nations of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. Among those nations, St. Lucia is a founding member of the ECCB and one of the primary users of the Eastern Caribbean dollar, the […]
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Tiffany Art Metropolis: Paris Palau. 20 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. 55 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Palau. 50 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 1 kg. 120 mm. Proof. Special technology: smartminting (Ultra High Relief); Tiffany glass inlay. Mintage: 99. B. H. […]
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By South African Mint …… The South African Mint, a wholly owned subsidiary of the South African Reserve Bank, has released two new coin ranges for 2021 including the highly anticipated Big Five African buffalo coin. Coin collectors keenly waiting to complete their Big Five range can now heave a sigh of relief. Introduced in […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. The 10 coins I would love to own include four modern and four classic American coins and two modern world issues. There are plenty of pieces that would be part of my list if it included more than 10 coins, from ancient coins like a nice Greek […]
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By Jeremy Bostwick – Senior Numismatist & Cataloger, Stack’s Bowers …… Within the incredible Pinnacle Collection, a featured cabinet in the Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio April 2021 Hong Kong auction, a group of massive gold Obans and Kobans certainly stands out. Quite large in size, these fit within the aspect of “odd and curious” money, […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope everyone has been doing well and that you’re enjoying the arrival of spring. This month we have a great selection of coins and medals available for your consideration. Please let us know if there may be something of interest. We look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains […]
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The Royal Australian Mint introduced an exciting, distinctive coin series in early 2020 with its Shipwreck Series. The four-coin collection offers four individual design elements on the reverse and obverse honoring some of the earliest shipwrecks off the coast of Australia. In the case of each design in the series, the ships featured were owned […]
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Limit 5,000 Worldwide – Also Available in Cupro Nickel Pobjoy Mint is pleased to announce the release of a stunning and unique titanium coin on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory. The barbeled Antarctic plunderfish (Artedidraco skottsberg) is one of around 25 species of small predatory fish in the family Artedidraconidae that are found […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce a beautiful new series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures that is being issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The British Indian Ocean Territory comprises the 50 islands of the Chagos Archipelago, which has a total area of only 44 square kilometers, but the territorial […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce a beautiful new series of 50p coins featuring Sea Creatures that is being issued on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The British Indian Ocean Territory comprises the 50 islands of the Chagos Archipelago, which has a total area of only 44 square kilometers, but the territorial […]
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Trapped: Vampire Attack Cook Islands. 5 Dollars 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Mintage: Antique finish. Special technology: smartminting® (High Relief). Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side features the outlines of two faces with open mouths: one of them with the eyes wide open from the front; […]
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An extremely rare Edward VIII Gold 5 Sovereign pattern coin certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) stands at the top of a stunning group of British rarities being offered by Heritage Auctions as part of the incomparable Paramount Collection. Bidding is already underway in the sale of world and ancient coins, which concludes March 25-27, 2021. […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… A favorite coin for many bullion collectors, especially in the United States, is the Mexico Centenario coin. The series started in 1921 as a commemorative for the Centenario, or 100th anniversary, of Mexico’s independence from Spain. The series, featuring 16 dates with optional overdate and restrike varieties, is a […]
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To say that David Bowie was an icon of music is putting it mildly. The innovative rocker who was born David Robert Jones in Brixton, London, in January 1947 went on to become not only a legend in British music, but a global icon whose ever-changing style, appearance, and sound captivated audiences across several decades […]
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The Pobjoy Mint series of 50 pence coins featuring historical ships has proven to be extremely popular and we are therefore delighted to announce the release of a further coin in the series on behalf of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands. Launched in 1901, RRS Discovery was built for Antarctic research and was […]
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Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) and Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) have appointed Numismatica Ars Classica (NAC) of Milan, Italy an Official Submission Center in Europe. As an Official Submission Center, NAC can assist with submissions to NGC and NCS, as well as answer questions about the companies’ services and benefits. Since its founding in Zurich in 1998, the […]
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Napoleon – 200th Anniversary Silver Saint Helena. 2 Pounds. 2021. Silver .999. 2 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 821. Saint Helena. 1 Pound. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Proof. Mintage: 1821. Gold Saint Helena. 5 Pounds. 2021. Gold .9999. 1/4 oz. 22.5 mm. Proof. Mintage: 500. Saint Helena. 2 Pounds. 2021. Gold .9999. […]
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By Jay Turner for PCGS …… The area of Chinese numismatics is broad and complex. For a long period of time, some issues were shunned as non-numismatic and labeled as fantasy and forgery issues. This, in part, had to do with the writings of Eduard Kann in his book The Catalog of Chinese Coinage, which […]
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The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the release of the second coin in a series of five coins featuring Big Cats of the World. The 2 oz Silver High Relief coins featuring these “Big Cats of the World” were very popular and we are sure these half gram Big Cat Gold versions will be […]
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Conceived during the latter stages of Queen Victoria’s reign as Queen of England, the Queen’s Virtues is an allegorical presentation of six virtues representing the monarch of England. Today, these virtues are carried into the 21st century by Queen Elizabeth II, England’s longest-reigning monarch. Victory, Truth, Charity, Justice, Courage, and Constancy are set to feature […]
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By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek ….. The February 22 launch and instant sell-out of The Royal Mint’s Three Graces silver and gold coins underscores the intense demand that exists for modern tributes to classic coin designs. The release of such coins needs to be handled very carefully with as level a playing field as […]
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2021 Edition of Flagship Bullion Coin Limited to 10,000 Fine 999. Silver Bullion 1oz Coins Worldwide Only 100 Pieces of the Sold-Out Fine 999. Gold Bullion Were Ever Made Unique Frosted Background on Silver Version Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce that our flagship Pegasus Reverse Frosted silver bullion coin is back for its 2021 […]
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By Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC …… We’ve received a lot of interest in our upcoming May 7-8 Treasure Auction 29 – and rightfully so. The numismatic market is still very hot and this has inspired several top Latin American collections to come to the auction block. So, we’re offering here a sneak peek of what’s […]
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By Royal Canadian Mint …… Greek for “Reaper of Death”, the Thanatotheristes degrootorum is a fascinating find for Canada: the first new tyrannosaur species to be discovered in the country in over 50 years. Paleoartist Julius Csotonyi, who was the first to ever illustrate the fearsome prehistoric animal, sketched the reverse design of this new […]
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Mystic Wolf Platinum Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2021. Platinum .9995. 1 oz. Proof. 33 mm. Mintage: 199. Gold Mongolia. 25,000 Togrog 2021. Gold .9999. 1 oz. Proof. 33 mm. Mintage: 199. Mongolia. 1000 Togrog 2021. Gold .9999. 1/10 oz. Proof. 16.5 mm. Mintage: 999. Silver Mongolia. 2000 Togrog 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. Proof. 45 mm. […]
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Künker World Coin Auctions by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, Modesty, honesty, a sense of duty, self-discipline, punctuality, thriftiness, reliability, and conscientiousness: these are just some of the virtues that the Prussian state has propagated as “Prussian virtues” since Frederick William I. There were only a few states that developed a similarly […]
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By David Hill for American Numismatic Society (ANS) …… A researcher’s inquiry recently got me thinking about an interesting item I’d once found in a pile of unprocessed materials in the ANS Library. It was an auction catalog put out by a division of the United States Department of Defense to sell World War II […]
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Longstanding rare coin auction house Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio, whose experts have presented some of the most prestigious, highest-grossing sales in the industry’s history, is excited to feature the Pinnacle Collection as part of the firm’s semiannual Hong Kong auction. This incredible collection features numerous rarities from the non-U.S. sphere of numismatics, many of which […]
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By Royal Australian Mint …… On Wednesday, March 3, the Royal Australian Mint launched a unique coin collection to commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force. Speaking at the launch of the coins, the Mint’s new CEO, Leigh Gordon, AO, CSM, said collaborations like this one with the Royal Australian Air Force continue […]
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Limited to 5,000 coins worldwide – Also available in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel The Pobjoy Mint is thrilled to announce the release of a brand new bi-color titanium coin on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory featuring the colorful parrotfish. The coin features three parrotfish amongst the corals in tropical waters highlighted in green […]
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“The Eagle has landed.” The now-famous phrase spoken by United States astronaut Neil Armstrong was a victory cry heard across the globe when he and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to land on the moon on July 20, 1969. The monumental feat was celebrated worldwide, and now the international coin community is celebrating the […]
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Inca Sun God Palau. 5 dollars. 2021. Silver .999 Gilded. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Silk Finish. Mintage: 2,201. Special technology: smartminting©. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description The obverse of the Inca Sun Gold coin features a rendition of the Inca sun disc, with the date 2021 at the bottom. The reverse features the Coat […]
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Firefighter – Real Heroes Cook Islands. 20 dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 3 oz. 50 mm. Black Proof. Mintage: 499. Special technology: smartminting©, partially printed, with micro minting. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin Firefighter with breathing apparatus and helmet in front of honeycomb pattern; in the left field REAL / HERO in […]
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrates two birthdays each year: her actual birthday on April 21 and her official Birthday on June 10. To commemorate her 95th Birthday, The Pobjoy Mint has produced a new 50 pence coin on behalf of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The coin features the Royal Coat of Arms of […]
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By Paradime Coins …… There is no doubt that eBay is a force in Numismatics. Sometimes a positive one, as when a someone snipes the last-needed Overton variety to complete one of the only variety Bust half collections, and sometimes a negative one, as when an unbeknownst collector buys a fake coin. Though at Paradimecoins.com, […]
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This 1oz silver antiqued coin features a central gold-plated rotating charm in the shape of the second animal in the ancient Chinese lunar calendar, the ox. Kind, intelligent, hardworking, calm, honest, and reliable, the ox is said to bestow many positive characteristics on people born during its years of influence – including 1949, 1961, 1973, […]
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Künker eLive Auctions by Künker GmbH …… Dear bidders and coin enthusiasts, The Künker eLive Auction 65 is online. From now on you can study all pieces of the upcoming auction. The offer ranges from ancient coins to modern World coins. A large number of the lots from the ancient part come from the collection […]
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By Joshua McMorrow-Hernandez for PCGS …… 1968 $1 Voyageur (Regular Strike) PCGS MS67 Canadian Dollars are large, highly collectible coins that have been popular with collectors since their regular-issue inception in 1935. They were struck in an 80% silver format through 1967 when rising bullion prices forced the Royal Canadian Mint to choose a less-expensive […]
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By CoinWeek ….. Stack’s Bowers Galleries is hosting a series of online world coin and paper money auctions from February 22 through 25 that include a number of remarkable pieces, many that might sell for potentially attractive prices for the astute collector. We reviewed lots from the February 24 and 25 World Coin sections, comprising […]
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X-Ray – Vitruvian Man Cook Islands. 5 Dollars. 2021. Silver .999. 1 oz. 38.61 mm. Special technology: smartminting® (Ultra High Relief), color application. Proof. Mintage: 999. B. H. Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt, Munich. Description of the Coin One side depicts the Vitruvian Man as we know him from a drawing by Leonardo da Vinci; in the background […]
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Following the success of the £2 coin issued on behalf of the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands last year, The Pobjoy Mint is delighted to announce the new release of a 50 pence coin that bears a design reflecting the universal role of nurses and their nursing values. These values have […]
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By Atlas Numismatics …… Dear Clients, We hope that our February newsletter finds you doing well. This month we have a very nice selection of coins (especially pattern coins) and medals ready for your consideration. We hope there may be something that interests you and look forward to hearing from you. Atlas Numismatics remains actively interested in […]
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