Coin Collector

Coin Collector gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your coin collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features in-depth collecting guides giving you the lowdown on coins from a wide range of periods and location, from Viking and Roman coins to the latest coins issued by mints around the world. Each issue includes the unique and popular ‘British Numismatist’ section, bringing you the latest discoveries, exhibitions, theories and literature from the academic world of numismatics. Written by authors, curators and learned experts, the pages provide an academic yet still accessible take on the hobby.

Coin Collector

Welcome to Coin Collector

coin update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NEWS IN BRIEF

auction update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

price £ watch • YOUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ONLINE SALES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DELCAMPE.NET

What’s in a Name? • Jeff Garrett ponders the value of famous names in numismatics and why collectors are drawn to coins with an interesting pedigree.

How to Kill A Popular Collection Area • The story of margin taxation on silver coins in Europe is told by Sebastian Wieschowski.

Australian Lunar Coins • To collecting mark the start of the Lunar New Year, Michael Burzan suggests a possible new area.

Behind the Scenes at the Royal Mint Museum • Susan Sandford, Digital Engagement and Collections Access Officer, details her work in the tooling store at the Royal Mint Museum.

The Pleasure of Ownership • The purchase of a new coin for his collection led Denis Martin on an enjoyable research journey.

Venezuela • Jonathan Callaway explains that the banknotes of Venezuela feature a range of historical figures and track the country’s frequent redenominations.

The 6th Century AD • From the 6th century AD, the pseudo-Imperial coinage of the Visigoths has charmed Paula Hammond this month.

A celebration of British stamps!

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WWW.COLLECTORS-CLUB-OF-GREAT-BRITAIN.CO.UK

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