Numismatics 101 – collecting and understanding rare coins
Rare collectible coins have always been of interest to both amateur collectors and serious numismatists. Below are some of the most common questions about these coins: What makes a coin…
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Gold coins from Kurdistan – Saladin, symbolism and collector value
Gold coins from Kurdistan are a special area of collecting in modern numismatics. This article explains the significance of Saladin, Kurdish symbolism, origin, minting quality, certification, and collector value.
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Chilean gold coins – modern collector’s items from South America
Chilean gold coins are among the most interesting modern collector coins of South America. They combine precious metal, national history, South American symbolism, and modern minting techniques. Many issues were…
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Gold coins from Gabon
Gold coins from Gabon are among the rarest modern collector coins in Africa. This article explains historical motifs, franc denominations, proof issues, mintages, certification, and collector value.
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Japanese Gold Commemorative Coins: A Global Phenomenon
Japanese gold commemorative coins are among the most interesting modern collector coins in Asia. This article explains why the motifs, yen denomination, minting quality, mintage, condition, and collector value of these coins are particularly important.
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Gold collector coins from Ukraine
Ukrainian gold coins combine modern numismatics, history, culture, and religious symbolism. This article explains hryvnia denominations, the Oranta, Taras Shevchenko, Archangel Michael, proof issues, certification, and collector value.
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U.S. Gold Collector Coins – Questions and Answers
US gold collector coins combine American history, iconic motifs, and modern numismatics. This article answers important questions about the American Eagle, American Buffalo, First Spouse, Double Eagle, mintmarks, and high relief.
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First Spouse Series – Gold Coins
First Spouse gold coins from the United States Mint honor the First Ladies of the USA. This article explains the 1/2 oz gold, 24 karat, $10 face value, proof, uncirculated, Liberty issues, and collector value.
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American Eagle and Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
American Eagle Gold Proof coins combine modern US gold coinage with the famous Saint-Gaudens design of the historic Double Eagle. This article explains the design, 22-karat gold, West Point, W mint mark, specifications, and collector value.
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American Buffalo Gold Proof Coins
American Buffalo Gold Proof coins are highly prized by collectors worldwide. These exquisite coins are minted by the West Point Mint, a production and storage facility of the U.S. Mint…
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Is gold as good as money and what are the reasons for investing in physical gold?
Physical gold has been considered a store of value for centuries. This article explains why gold coins and other physical gold assets can be attractive to investors – and what risks, costs, and limitations should be considered.
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Botswana – interesting facts about the country and its gold coins
Botswana gold coins are among the rarest modern collectibles in Africa. This article explains why Botswana’s history, the Pula currency, wildlife motifs, independence, rarity, and condition make these coins particularly interesting for collectors.
