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Monday, September 30, 2013

Australian Map Shaped Coin Platypus

The Perth Mint has released the Platypus, a coin in its map shaped coin series.  This is a one ounce silver coin, beautifully colorized, on a piece of silver shaped like the map of Australia.  This is a very low mintage coin, and comes with quite a case and a numbered certificate of authenticity.

We do not have this coin in stock at this time, so we will provide you with a link to The Perth Mint.  The link is on our home page in the form of a banner.  Just follow the link below, and the banner on the home page of our website.

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Perth Mint Releases Gilded Horse Coins

The Perth Mint has released its 2014 Lunar Horse coins that are struck in one ounce silver and gilded with gold.  These coins come with excellent packaging and numbered certificates of authenticity.

This issue is also available in a capsule, with no case, but we do not recommend this unless you are going to have the coin graded.  The box makes resale easier, and should help the coin retain its value.

We do not stock this coin, but have a link to The Perth Mint on our home page.  Purchasing from the mint is easy.

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Perth Mint Release - Gold Lunar Horse

The Perth Mint has just placed the gold lunar horse coins on its website.  The coins are colorized, and come in great packaging.  These coins are also accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

These coins are all proof quality.

The horse coins come in 1/10, 1/4, and 1/2 ounce sizes/

The gold coins are being released on very limited quantities.

We do not stock these coins at this time, but if you go to our home page by following the link below you will fine a link to the Perth Mint, where purchasing is easy.



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Monday, September 23, 2013

New Zealand Releases Horse Coins

The New Zealand Mint has released three silver Lunar coins, the one ounce depicting two horses, the one ounce gilded depicting a single horse, and the half ounce depicting one horse.  These are very limited, and can be purchased from the New Zealand Mint individually, on in the three coin set.


Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Superman Coins from the Royal Canadian Mint

To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Superman, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a large selection (seven) of Superman coins.  These include a coin and stamp set, with a coin that goes from the original Superman to the modern Superman when tilted, silver coins, and even a gold coin.  Six coins are spectacularly colorized.  Many come in cubes that depict significant locations for Superman, the Daily Planet, Clark Kent in a phone booth, the crystal cave where he arrived are the ones I found to stand out.

One coin is a silver hologram coin.

This is a set where the Royal Canadian Mint went full speed ahead.

while we just got the email, eBay is already full of the coins, and some are nearing sellout at the mint.




Monday, September 9, 2013

Papal Medals

Since 1417 Papal Medals have been issued, commemorating special events of the Popes.  This series began with Pope Martin and continues today.  The medals are struck in gold, in silver, and in bronze.  There are some coin dealers who specialize in these medals.


Roma resurgens: Papal medals from the Age of the Baroque Roma resurgens: Papal medals from the Age of the Baroque





 The Papal Collection: Pope John Paul II Series 925pf Silver Medals, Boxed Set of 3

 

Military Currencies

During times of war, soldiers may wish to interact with civilians.  While the civilians may welcome the business, especially with the reduction of commerce brought about by war, the monetary conversion may be difficult for a shop owner.  So, the military script, or military currency, was invented.  Although it is in the denominations of the civilians' country, it is backed b the country to whose army it was issued.

Many examples of military currency from World War II have survived, having been brought home by soldiers.  German, Italian, and Japanese currency issued by the allies are easily found.  These are often inexpensive, and make a good collectible.  


Military Money Guide

 

 5 BRITISH MILITARY BANKNOTES with Certificate & Album

 

 Japan: Allied Military Currency ND (1945) 50 Sen, Pick 65

  

 France: Allied Military Currency 1944 100 Francs Second Issue, Pick 123c. France: Allied Military Currency 1944 100 Francs Second Issue, Pick 123c.


Germany: Allied Military Currency 1944 100 Mark, Pick 197d

 


Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Indian Head Pennies

Indian Head pennies are easily found, and there are many from the early 1900s that are inexpensive.  This is an excellent place to start a U. S. coin collection.  The pennies are easily found, and one can get quite a number of different pennies, then update with higher quality pieces.


Indian Head Cent / Penny Mixed Date Circulated Good or Better in Coin Flip

 

 Of course buying lots, that means several for one price, will get you started rapidly.


 10 different Indian Head Cents Pennies in Gift Bag - 10 Little Indians

 

 Yes, there are folders for these.

 Indian Head Cents Folder 1857-1909 (Official Whitman Coin Folder)

 

 A Guide Book of Flying Eagle and Indian Head Cents: Complete Source for History, Grading, and Prices


 

 The flying eagle mentioned was issued for just three years, and is the first small one cent coin minted by the U. S.

Monday, September 2, 2013

Opal Pygmy Possum Silver Coin

This is the fourth, and the last, of the silver opal coin series from the Perth Mint.  This coin is the Pygmy Possum.

This coin is proof quality, and contains 1 Troy ounce of 0.999 fine silver.  It contains an opal in he center, through which the possum is visible.

This is a proof quality coin, and comes in a special case accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.  Mintage is limited to 8,000.

We are not carrying these coins in our inventory, but highly recommend you go directly to the Perth Mint for your purchase.  Shipping is reasonable and they are easy to deal with.  To assist you we happily provide a link to our home page, and have a banner that will take you directly to the mint.  So, please start with:

Black Spaniel Gallery Coins

Prior releases are the Koala, the Wombat, and the Kangaroo.  we do have kangaroo coins in stock.


2014 Year of the Horse

The Perth Mint has just released the 2014 Year of the Horse silver and gold coins.  he gold proo coins in 1/10, 1/2, and 1 ounce sizes, as well as the three coin set, are available now!

Also available are the silver proof Year of the Horse 1/2 and 1 ounce coins, and the 1 kilogram coin, as well as the three coin sets.


We are not carrying these coins in our inventory, but highly recommend you go directly to the Perth Mint for your purchase.  Shipping is reasonable and they are easy to deal with.  This recommendation is for the proof editions of these splendid coins.  To assist you we happily provide a link to our home page, and have a banner that will take you directly to the mint.  So, please start with: