Welcome back to Something About Coins! The majority of articles linked below concern coin issues from around the world!
Royal Canadian Mint Introduces 2010 Spring Collection, CoinNews.net
Earlier this month, the Royal Canadian Mint marked spring’s arrival with a strong accent on nature in the launch of exciting new coins designed to appeal to the discerning collector and the budding coin enthusiast alike.A number of popular series continue in this latest release of 2010, notably: the 1/25 oz. pure gold ... Click for coin article
State to coin it with special edition money, Independent.ie
Inflation went through the roof yesterday when the Central Bank launched a limited edition set of coins. The coins -- which are legal tender -- are to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Gaisce -- the President's Award. However, to buy one of the special sterling silver €10 coins, you'll need to shell out €36, while a ... Click for coin article
Modern Coins Rare in Argentina, NumisMaster.com
If you are looking for rare modern coins to collect you might want to look toward Argentina, a South American country where virtually all circulation coinage is rare. The fact Argentina has a coinage shortage is not news in itself. This has been going on for years. The news is that, as the March 15 Christian Scientist Monitor newspaper reported from Argentina, "people here seem to agree that the situation is getting worse." The March 16 The New Yorker magazine added ...Click for coin article
Coin minted by NZ to mark end of Vietnam War, TvNz.co.nz
A collectible coin to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War 35 years ago today has been issued by New Zealand's only precious metal mint. The coins will be sold around the world along with another collectors' item - an original "safe conduct pass" similar to those airdropped over North Vietnam to entice ... Click for coin article
Felon Arrested and $95,000 in Rare Chinese Gold Coins Recovered, CoinLink.com
On April 2, 2010 the Numismatic Crime Information Center and several dealers in the Los Angeles California area were instrumental in assisting the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department in a dramatic arrest and recovery of $95,000 in rare Chinese gold coins. Det. Lord with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s ... Click for coin article
USA Coin Album: America’s Coinage Abroad, Part One, NGCcoin.com
There’s been little research done on the circulation of USA coins in other countries, so David W. Lange casts some light on this still-intriguing topic. Read on for the first part in a new series. Books and articles have been written about the various World coins that formerly circulated as legal tender in the United States, but ... Click for coin article
Are the Coin Prices in Most Coin Catalogs Accurate?, Coins.About.com
Question: Are the Coin Prices in Most Coin Catalogs Accurate? Coin collectors of all stripes, from novices to experts, frequently make the same mistake when it comes to coin price catalogs and guides - they misunderstand the intent of these publications and incorrectly apply the information to their own coin collection ... Click for coin article
Coin selling - a new way to earn livelihood, TheNews.com.pk
Beggary promises quick bucks without much labour but still there are many in the town who prefer shedding sweat to stretching hands before others for sustenance. Among this self-respecting lot are men, children and even women, who collect coins, stack them up in small plastic packets, and sell them at a profit. They are spotted near bus stops, as transporters make most of their customers. These coin packets are also supplied to shopkeepers and street vendors. During a visit to the city’s ... Click for coin article
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