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Kumbuya is a place to find intormation, videos, and images, and also to sell things.  They increase your price by 10%, which is their fee to keep, and take another 10% for the leader of the Community from which it is sold.  We have a coin community, and would appreciate others joining Kumbuya and posting videos and images on our Coin Community.  And, if you want to sell, there is a button for add a product.  We will remove offensive posts, and any post inconsistent with Kumbuya;s rules.  In short, please no late 30s or early 40s German coins with an offensive insignia is an example of what would need to be removed.

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Coin Supplies

Looking for coin cupplies.  Look at the link below.  Here are a few examples.


25 Air-Tite Direct Fit "H40" Coin Holders SILVER EAGLE
 

 Carson Optical Lumiloupe 10X Power Magnifier
 
 SODIAL- 12 PAIRS 100% COTTON WHITE MOISTURISING LINING GLOVE health music canvas work

 

 Why gloves? If you are pressing coins into air tight capsules, or into coin folders, you do not want to accidentally touch the coin on either side. There are many other items and many choices of these, available on our website.

Coin Collecting Supplies

Lunar Series Coins from the Perth Mint

The Perth Mint made one complete series of Lunar Coins, and is now on Series II.  The silver and the gold coins use different images, and series II is different from series I.

The silver series and the gold series started at different times, so three silver issues were released in a single year.  Now, the series are synchronized.

Both the silver series and the gold series have colorized versions, where the coins are covered with enamel from the mint.

There is a silver version that is gilded with 24-kt gold to highlight parts of the coins.

The really special coins are the 10-kg silver coins that are colorized, and have jewels inserted as eyes.  Series I used only diamonds, but series II uses various gemstones, giving each coin an appropriately colored insert.

This is the colorized series II rabbit with the jewel eye.  This image is from the Perth Mint.

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Fractional Gold Coins from the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is now offering the 1/4 ounce Arctic Fox, the 1/10 ounce Polar Bear, and the 1/25 ounce Bald Eagle gold coins/

Collecting Quality Coins and Retaining Their Value

This short video, made by Black Spaniel Gallery, shows what you should save with your coins to enhance their value.

Some of our Zazzle Products for the Coin Enthusiasts

Magnets

Buffalo Nickel Centennial Fridge Magnet by blackspanielgallery
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Buffalo Nickel Centennial Magnets by blackspanielgallery
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Clock

Buffalo Nickel Round Wall Clocks by blackspanielgallery
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U. S. Silver Dollars

Looking for a link to old silver dollar coins from the United States.  Check this site where links to a variety of coins can be found.


Silver Dollar Coins

Gold Kangaroo Bars

Gold coins are of known purity and weight, so they are usually preferred to bars, but they take up more space than bars.  Now, the Perth Mint is producing gold bars, with the integrity of the Perth Mint backing the purity and weight.  This appears to be a solution to the storage problem, while maintaining important features of gold coins.

Star Wars Coins

The New Zealand Mint has produced some interesting packaging for its Star Wars coins.  Here, the silver coin set has interesting packaging with sound effects.  The videos are short.

Darth Vader Coin Set Video

Millennium Falcon Video

Products of the Royal Australian Mint

The Royal Australian Mint is different from the Perth Mint, yet both coin money for Australia.  The Royal Australian Mint handles circulating coins, both make commemorative coins, and the Perth Mint makes a large quantity of bullion coins.  For a collector, it is important to know what is available from each mint.

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Bugs Bunny Silver Coin

Loony Tunes has a line of silver coins out.  This is one of the Bugs Bunny silver coins.

Perth Mint Lunar Coins - Gilded

The Perth Mint is now on Series II of its Lunar coins.  Series I coins have, for the most part, greatly increased in value.  One nice thing about selling coins is we get to keep the pictures, and we have had several of the beautiful gilded coins from the Perth Mint's Lunar Series I pass through.  Enjoy the images.

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100th Anniversary Canadian Arctic Expodition

The coin in this berief video is a Canadian dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint.  It shows the 100th anniversary of Canada exploring the arctic.  This is a Proof Silver Dollar.

Silver Art Bars and Rounds

See the difference between silver bars and rounds and coins.

Silver Bars and Rounds

Cocker Spaniel Gibraltar Coin

This is the second of the series of seven dog coins featuring the dogs owned by the Royal Family.

Guinea Anniversary

This is the 350th anniversary of the UK 2 Pound coin, the guinea.  The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating with a coin commemorating this anniversary.

Royal Canadian Mint selling out alert

The one-half ounce Silver Beaver coin is about to sell out.  The Royal Canadian Mint issued an alert that only 3% remain.

Isle of Man Cat Series of Silver Coins

The Isle of Man Cat Series of coins has been quite popular, but one thing is very important, make certain it is a silver coin if that is what you want.  Look for the one ounce fine silver, or i ounce Ag on fine silver coins.  Some mints make base metal coins and silver coins that look much alike.  Gold is sometimes referred to as Au.

Isle of Man Cat Coin Series

Birds of Canada - 2012 Colorized Rose-Breasted Grosbeak

Denomination:  25 cents Canadian

Mintage:  20,000

Part of the Birds of Canada Series

Display Case, Mint Sleeve and

Numbered Certificate of Authenticity included

SOLD OUT AT MINT!

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Rectangular Snake Coin Sets

The Perth Mint has been maling lunar coins in four coin sets of rectangular coins for several years. These coins are intended to be displayed as a set.

Rectangular Silver Snake Coins From The Perth Mint

Great White Shark and Swordfish Coins

The New Zealand Mint produces some of the best cases for their coins.  These are no exception.  See what is currently available/


The Great White Shark

Featuring simulated bite marks

 1 ounce 0.999 fine silver

 Proof coin

 Year 2012

 Colorized Mintage

5,000 Minted for Niue by the New Zealand Mint

 Denomination $2 Pacific Swordfish Year 2011 Denomination $2 1 ounce fine silver, 0.999 Ag Proof-like Gilded Aquairum case Mintage 5,000

The Gilded Kookaburra

The Perth Mint produced silver kookaburra coins gilded with gold for a three year period.  These came in a display case, and were accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and a gold plated pin.  These are currently very hard to find.

For information and availability please check

Disney Silver Coins Gilded with Gold

Some of the highly collectible Disney silver coins are gilded with gold.  These are usually worth much more than silver Disney coins.  The gilded coins are also of greater beauty.

Read more about Disney silver coins, including gilded silver coins, at

Disney Silver Coins

Official Alaska State Medallions

The 2013 Official Alaska State Medallion is the Ptarmigan, Alaska's state bird.

The Official Alaska State Medallions are minted only in sufficient quantity to meet the demand in a given year.  The image is Alaskian wildlife, and changes annually.  The image used is the winning image of an art contect, open only to Alaska residents, and by state statue cannot be used after the year ends.

All Official Alaska State Medallions has the State Seal on one side.  This does not determine the authenticity, since that same seal is used by the Alaska Mint, a private mint, on other products.

Be certain to obtain the proof version.  It is the one that has historically been very limited in mintage.

Read more, and see the entire list back to 1992, at 

Alaska Official State Medallion Information

Tropical Coral Fish – Three New Coins from the New Zealand Mint

The New Zealand Mint is producing in limited number, 8,000 each, three spectacularly colored rectangular coins.  These coins are for Niue.  They include the Royal Gramma, the Guienafowl Pufferfish, and the Royal Blue Tang.  These are minted in Sterling 

Coca-Cola 75th Anniversary Silver Bars & Rounds

Informative Video on Swiss Currency Design

A great video on Swiss currency design, with historical significance.  This includes old and current coins, and banknotes.  Very interesting.

The Swiss franc: artistic attempts to make a mint by swissinfovideos

Australian Bullion Coins for 2013

In 2013 the Perth Mint is producing bullion in all three precious metals.

Gold:  The Snake and the Kangaroo in multiple sizes

Silver:  The Kookaburra, Snake, and Koala in multiple sizes

Platinum:  The Platypus in one size

New Series from the Perth Mint - Australia's Remarkable Reptiles

The first coin of this series is the Frilled Neck Lizard.  It is a one ounce fine silver coin, beautifully colorized.  This coin is minted with a mac=ximum of 5,000.  This is a proof quality coin, and legal tender in Tuvalu.

To purchase this coin, go to

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and click the Perth Mint banner on our HOME PAGE.  Search for frilled neck lizard.

The Kookaburra

In 1990 the Perth Mint launched a silver bullion series featuring the Kookaburra, an Australian bird.  This series continues today.  The Kookaburra appears on various sizes of silver coins, and changes annually to keep interest up.  It is a highly sought after series.

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The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint bullion, featuring the sovereign.  Over 1,000 years of proud history are here on video.

Silver art Bars

We consider the authority of silver art bars to be Archie Kidd.  His referrence books are priced high when new, but if you click on the image and search for older copies, you can fine lower prices.  Still, f you want the most current edition, it is available.

Berlin World Money Fair Coin of the Year

The World Money Fair in Berlin named the 2013 5 Euro coin from the Royal Dutch Mint coin of the year.  In particular, this coin is the 100^th Anniversary of the Dutch Royal Mint with QR Code.

10-kg Gold and Silver Coins at the Perth Mint

Check out the video showing the making of the 10-kg gold and the 10-kg silver dragon coins.

Visit our website for coins on sale.  We can link you to the Perth Mint for these large coins that we do not carry.

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Rock Wallaby or Kangaroo Silver Proof Coin

This is a product of the royal Australian Mint.  The one pictured is a one ounce fine silver proof coin made in the very limited quantity of 20,000.  This coin is accompanied by a box, case, and numbered Certificate of Authentication from the Royal Australian Mint.

This is a Rock Wallaby, one of the Kangaroo Series.

This one is available at

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Check the SILVER page, then the ROYAL AUSTRALIAN MINT page.

10-kg Gold Coin Video from he Royal Canadian Mint

We have a link to the video, and several others, at our Kumbuya site.

Coin Images, pages, and videos

Visit Us Elsewhere

Find many interesting images and videos on our Kumbuya site.  You can even join and post coin information there.

Coins and Coin Interest on Kumbuya

And, we are on Pinterest.

Coin Board on Pinterest

We sell at our Black Spaniel Gallery Coins site.

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Mardi Gras Doubloons

Pictured are the aluminum doubloons that are thrown from parade floats in New Orleans and its suburbs.  Some, like the ones pictured, are anodized with color.  But, there are fine silver doubloons, oxidized silver doubloons, and more.  To read more check the link below.

Mardi Gras Doubloons

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Just Out: 2013 American Eagle Two Coin Set

The United States Mint has just released a two coin set, one a reverse proof coin, and the other an enhanced uncirculated coin.  These are silver American Eagles.  They were on display at the ANA National Money Show in New Orleans.

Please visit our coin website at 

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Japan Mint video from 2009 detailing the Prefecture Silver Coins

This video shows some designs, outlines the program, and makes a nice presentation.  This video originated at the World Money Fair in Berlin, 2009, but the program will continue into 2016, so it is still current.

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Japan Prefecture Coins

The Japan Mint has been producing coins for its prefectures, on geographical divisions.  There will eventually be 47 coins issued.  Currently the mint is featuring Gunma, Hiroshima, and Miyagi.  The commemorative issues are the 1,000 Yen silver coins. 

While there is are sales to overseas dealers possible, the Mint Shop sells and ships only to Japan.

These are beautiful examples of Japanese Art.  Look for the current three.

Mickey Mouse Silver Coins

Mickey Mouse is featured on many Dilsey coins.  Those pictured are from the Mickey Mouse series, a special set of coins made for Sixty Years of Mickey Mouse  

The other side of these is a giant face of Mickey Mouse.

For detailed information, these are loacted on our website.  If in stock, we actually sell these there.

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                                                           Mickey and Walt

                                                          Steamboat Willie

The Mickey Mouse Club

Canino "Coins"

Casinos used to issue fine silver coins from special machines, with the hope that they would be collected.  This opene a whole new brance of collecting.

Casino Coins

More Coin Related Items

Buffalo Nickel Centennial Mug by blackspanielgallery
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Buffalo Nickel Coffee Mug by blackspanielgallery
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Buffalo Nickel Keepsake Box by blackspanielgallery
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These are in our Zazzle store under coins. We have some with sayings, some with other images, and all customizable.

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Gold Coins at the Perth Mint

The Perth Mint has a nice selection of gold coins.  Pictured is a 2010 Koala, but they release new coins regularly.  The Perth Mint produces coins as small as 0.5 g, and multiple sizes from 1/15 ounce to 1 ounce.  A few larger coins are also produced.  This year, the spectacular 2 oz Land Down Under-Sydney Opera House coin is a must see.

Enen the ones no longer available are great to look at.  Visit the images of coins on our site, then click over to the Perth Mint for more.  We show older issues that you probably missed.

Click back to our site and see some older issues, then click any of them and investigate what is new at Perth.

This image is from the Perth Mint.

Black Spaniel Gallery Gold Coins

2012 Neuschwanstein Castle Commemorative Coin

Bayern, Deutschland is the setting for a beautiful, 2 Euro commemorative coin.  Neuschwanstein Castle is a castle in Germany, or Deutschland.  This coin is affordable if you can find it.  

I appreciate this one greatly.  Some of my ancestors came from Germany, and , in particular, Bavaria.

This coin is colorized.  I hope you find it as interesting as I have, if you can find one.  Unfortunately, this is not a coin we stock at Black Spaniel Gallery Coins.

I see several page clicks from Germany, so I thought I would include this description.  Otherwise, some people would not know this one exists.

There is also a bicolor coin, which is not as nice.  It is also a 2 Euro coin.

New Issues from the Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint is releasing seven new coins.  The information we have says shipping starts May 14.

The main attraction is the hologram silver maple leaf.  This one is Maple of Peace, and features a highly decorated elephant with the holographic maple leaf in the center.  This is to celebrate Chinese Canadian history and traditions.

To commemotate the historic battle of the War of 1812, a five ounce gold coin depicts the HMS Shannon and the USS Chesapeake.

A colorized cupronickel coin honoring Her Magesty Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation is an affordable keepsake for the occasion.

There are two issues of the Butterflies of Canada:  Canadian Tiger Swallowtail, one in fine silver and the other silver plated.

The other two coins are fine silver issues, one Summertime Fun and the other Fishing.

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The Perth Mint’s May 7th release includes gold and silver coins, and a coin and stamp set. Let’s get to the two wonderful coin series.

 One is Forest Babies, which included three colorized silver coins. The subjects of these half-ounce fine silver coins are the Red Squirrel, the Brown Bear, and the Grey Wolf. These are sold individually, or can be bundled. It appears the entire series may have been released all at once.

The half-ounce silver Rainbow Lorikeet is another issue in the Birds of Australia Series.

Yes, there are also gold coins.

 But, the one we are really excited about is the first coin of the Treasures of the World Series. This coin has garnets enclosed in a window, a technique used in the Treasures of Australia Series. The first coin is Europe, and features an alpine scene with a quaint cottage. This is a highly recommended coin.

 Finally, the proof Kookaburra is out. We will stock the Forest Babies and the Treasures of the World – Europe coins in limited number later this month. Watch our website for their arrival.

View the images on our home page.

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Protect Your Coins from Damage

Coins can be damaged from physical contact or from the environment.  There are many products that help protect your coins, but some do a better job than others. 

The best protection comes from a transparent barrier against contact.  Contact damage can be abrasions or from films of liquid.

Environmental protection requires air tight seals against polluted air, which can be any air.

Flip holders and 2 X 2 holders help, but s properly fitting capsule may be a real good choice.  Properly fitting is important, since you do not want your coins sliding about in the capsule.  When multiple sizes are needed, capsules can be paired with washers that are sold with them.

This was provided by Black Spaniel Gallery Coin Supplies

Click the link above, and select capsules, or browse any other topic from the list, including coin books. 

We cannot guarantee no damage will occur, but we like capsules.  Most of our coins that we sell come in capsules from the mint, so we have little experience with the other options.  You should use what you feel is best.

Australian Map Shaped Coin Series

Some time back Australia's Perth Mint produced a silver coin in the shape of the map of Australia for a trade expo with China. Now, realizing a great success with that coin, a new series has been launched, The Australian Map Shaped Coin Series, in fine silver. These colorized coins have an image over the map. The Kangaroo is the third coin in the series, and was an immediate sell out. The next coin is planned, but the first three are no longer available from the mint. Check our website for the Kangaroo.

 The Australian Map Shaped Coin Series - Kangaroo


 Check our website for the Kangaroo.

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Canadian, United States, and Mexican Coins and Prices in One Book

This is an excellent resource for Cancadian Coins. We recommend the Red Book for U. S. coins, but we do like this for Mexican Coins in addition to the Canadian Coins. This book gets back to provincial issues. Highly recommended. The 2014 edition is now out! North American Coins & Prices The image above can be clicked to go to Amazon and land right on the product.

Austria Finishes the Coin Series Commemorating Rome at the Danube

Rome expanded its empire, but for many years stopped at the Danube.  The inhabitants across the Danube were skilled at sword making, among other things, so a peaceful relationship existed for many years with the Romans buying superior swords from the locals.  The Austrian Mint has now finished its three year, six coin silver 20 Euro coin series commemorating the Romans at the Danube.  On the obverse of each coin is a different Roman emperor or other significant figure, while an image honoring the location appears on the reverse.

The coins are:

Reverse, Virunum; Obverse, Claudius

Reverse, Vindobona; Obverse, Marcus Aurilius

Reverse, Carnuntum, Obverse, Septimus Severus

Reverse, Aguntum; Obverse, Constantius II

Reverse, Lauriacum; Obverse Saint Florian

Reverse, Brigantium; Obverse, Valentinian

New Items Listed

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Australian Antarctic Territory Series – Aurora

http://www.blackspanielgallery.com/aurora.html

AUSTRALIAN MAP SHAPED COIN SERIES 
-KANGAROO 2013 1OZ SILVER COIN 

http://www.blackspanielgallery.com/australianmapshapedcoinserieskangaroo20131ozsilvercoin.html

2013 Yellow-Bellied Sea Snakehttp://www.blackspanielgallery.com/2013yellowbelliedseasnake.html

Coca Cola Silver Bar 75th Anniversary

FLORIDA

http://www.blackspanielgallery.com/florida.html

Silver 20 for 20 Coinhttp://www.blackspanielgallery.com/silver20for20coin.html

AUSTRALIAN OPAL SERIES - THE KANGAROO

http://www.blackspanielgallery.com/australianopalseriesthekangaroo.html