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Gold Coinage Of The Latin Monetary Union
by Al Doyle for CoinWeek.com ………. In addition to serving as the primary gold coin in commerce for more than a century, the French 20 franc piece was the model for identically sized gold issues by other nations. Why did Switzerland, Belgium,... read more »
South African Collector Coin Series
For investors or collectors interested in buying South African coins, there are several popular series to consider. If you want to buy a rare coin, you’ll be looking at coins from either the ZAR period or the Union era. Otherwise, you can... read more »
Popularity of Collecting Euro Coins
Nana Kaminski, Numiscom, Germany Interviewer: David Lisot The Euro was introduced in Europe in 1999 and created a new series of both coins and paper money. Collectors have embraced collecting the new money. We talk to one dealer who shares about... read more »
ROYAL CANADIAN MINT DELIVERS A BOUNTY OF NEW COLLECTOR COINS
Ottawa, Ontario, As its reputation for expanding the variety and creativity of coin manufacturing keeps growing, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to present its customers with a bountiful array of new collector coins. Its latest product release... read more »
The 1898 “Single 9” Pond: South Africa’s rarest gold coin
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... read more »
Daniel Frank Sedwick Treasure and World Coin Auction #12
Live on the Internet, Thursday and Friday, October 25-26, 2012 Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC, Winter Park, Florida. With a pre-auction low estimate of over $1.5 million, this is our highest-value auction to date. As you browse the 1884 lots, you... read more »
World Coins: The 1898 Sammy Marks Tickey
A popular coin amongst collectors of rare South African coins is the Sammy Marks tickey. In South Africa, the three pence coin was known as a “tickey” although the reason it was called that is unknown. The tickey was in circulation in South... read more »
British Coin Forecast for 2013
by Geoffrey Cope – www.petitioncrown.com ……. Coins as an alternative Asset Class Rare Quality Coins which has quietly been held by collector/investors offer another alternative safe-haven asset class and diversification for... read more »
Austrian Mint Announces “Carinthia” – Austria by its Children
September 26, 2012 Vienna – The Austrian Mint will issue the second coin in the delightful silver coin series, “Austria by Its Children.” This coin series continues to celebrate what Austrian children are excited by, and proud to speak... read more »
The Coin Analyst: 2013 Bullion Coin Designs Released by Perth and Canadian Mints
by Louis Golino for CoinWeek …… Unlike American silver eagles and some other silver bullion coins that are released at the beginning of the year, the Perth Mint in Australia and the Royal Canadian Mint release their new bullion coins in... read more »
Coin Rarities & Related Topics: Amazing English Gold Sovereign of Henry VIII
A Weekly CoinWeek Column by Greg Reynolds News and Analysis regarding scarce coins, coin markets, and the coin collecting community #127 ….. During the evening of Thursday, Sept. 6, at the Long Beach Expo, Heritage will auction a large and... read more »
The Mystique of the “Pillar Dollar” – Treasure and World Coin Auction #12
Bogota, Colombia, pillar 8 reales, Charles III, 1770VJ, encapsulated NGC MS 63, extremely rare (14 known). KM-unlisted (39 for type),Calico-1000, Cayon-unlisted. Est: $40,000-$60,000. Few coins muster the mystique of the “pillar dollar,”... read more »
The History of South African Currency
By Lauren van der Westhuizen - www.southcapecoins.co.za/ Coin collecting is a fascinating hobby because it connects us with the past. A rare coin from a particular historical era has the power to conjure up ghosts of a bygone age. What’s... read more »
World Record Prices Realized for Historic Australian Coins
The following appeared on the CoinWorks website in Recent News: Three rare Australian coins fetched almost $900,000 at Coinworks Eminent Colonials Auction – taking out two world records in the process. The Auction conducted on 27 August... read more »
Market for coins of Peru at the ANA Philadelphia 2012
Antonio Stos, Peru Coins, Lima, Interviewer: David Lisot Coin dealers come from all over the world the attend the ANA World’s Fair of Money. One dealer came from Lima, Peru to buy and sell with collectors in America. Find out the market... read more »
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