Welcome back to Something About Coins! The majority of today's articles are about commemorative coins from the U.S. and around the world.
In the Hunt for Commemorative Gold?, NumisMaster.com:
When the economy is tough, and precious metals rise, coin collectors concentrate on inexpensive coins. Well, that certainly doesn't seem like the time to go looking at gold coins to see if there are any bargains out there. But what happens when we look with some uncommon eyes at the mintages? Gold is currently hovering at around $1,100 per ounce. So, if you are the type who has purchased gold bullion coins in the past, you'll know that the half ounce American Eagle gold coin should ...
Sydney Cove Medallion Portrayed on High Relief Silver Australian Coin, SilverCoinsToday.com
In a pairing that can only be called unique, the Perth Mint of Australia is releasing a coin and accompanying collectible china plate that celebrates a design created for a young Australia and first seen on a piece of Wedgwood pottery in 1789. The Sydney Cove Medallion Silver Proof Coin recalls that classic design which has earned a place of honor among many native Australians. Created by the famous Josiah Wedgwood (considered the 'Father of English Potters'), the design was placed on ...
2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coins Arriving Soon, CoinNews.net
In only a few short weeks, the United States Mint will start selling a commemorative coin which is sure to be a hit not only with traditional coin collectors, but also with many new-comers to the hobby. On March 23, 2010, the US Mint launches the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar. These coins, while standard in their composition and weight for a commemorative, are unique in the fact of their subject matter and the swarm of potential buyers they bring ...
Ten Most Significant U.S. Commemoratives Coins, CoinLink.com
When asked to write an article on the ten most significant U.S. commemorative coins for this issue, I chortled and thought to myself what an easy assignment this was going to be! I had just that day finished reading galleys for the commemorative coin section of the Coin World "Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins" edited by David T. Alexander and myself, and all of the material was fresh in my mind. However, when I went back over the listings ...
An Introduction to Commemoratives Coins, Pinnacle Rarities
This is the place to start learning if you're unfamiliar with US Commemorative Coins. What are commemorative coins, you ask? Commemorative coins are coins issued by the US Mints to recognize the achievements of the Nation. They are coins, and not medals or medallions, because they are monetized, they have a face value and can be used as money, for example a half dollar coin. They differ from regular issue US Coin because they are are struck primarily for collectors, rather than ...
Coin collector spots mistakes on Bhagat Singh coins package, TimesOfIndia.IndiaTimes.com
A coin collector of Godhra has spotted a typographical error on the packaging of a set of commemorative coins. The collector Dr. Nandan Parikh has discovered not one but two errors on the case of a set of commemorative coins on Shahid Bhagat Singh that were unveiled on the occasion of his birth centenary in 2007. The cover of the case on which the coin is mounted spells the occasion as 'Janmashaati' instead of 'Janmashati' in Hindi. But, more is store on the case that writes the martyr's name as 'Sagat' Singh instead ...
The Top 5 British Collector Coins from Panda America, Anglotopia.net
Panda America, official distributor for the Royal Mint has compiled a List of the Top 5 British coins, as follows: 1. Most Popular British Gold Coins, This category is won easily by the British Gold Sovereign, that has been issued almost continuously since the reign of Henry VII (1485-1509) with the same gold standard (7.99 gm. of .917 fine gold). The reverse design features St. George slaying a dragon. Various dates of sovereigns–starting under $400—are available by calling Panda America at ...
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