World Coins Collecting

The Austrian Mint releases the latest in their series of eye-catching commemorative 25 euro coins, blending the elegance of fine silver with the beauty of coloured niobium. This is the 8th coin in what is undoubtedly the Austrian ints moist successful series, with dedicated collector to part-time numismatic enthusiast all clammering to get their hands on this stunning series. Austria 2010 25€ Renewable Energy Silver Niobium BU The reason for such demand would have to be the sheer unparalleled quality of the coins themselves, with the intricate designs we have come to expect from the talented craftsmen at the Mint, coupled with the extraordinary detail in the strike of each coin. The finest example of numismatic quality on the market today, there is no doubt! The theme of the 2010 silver/niobium coin is renewable energy, a subject perhaps more topical than any other on the planet today. From the Austrian Mint: Every aspect of our modern world is powered by some form of energy. The globa...

Gold Coins tao_zhyn, Flickr.com Creative Commons License Buying and selling gold coins is a great hobby that can produce significant rewards. Many people pursue the activity as a business venture, buying and selling gold coins for profit in a retail location or at trade shows. Whether you enjoy collecting coins for the beauty and history, or for financial gain, there are few places that can compare to Texas when buying and selling coins. Texas has always had a wealth of Mexican gold, as well as gold rush era coins, in addition to new gold coins minted in modern times. This makes it an idea place for buyers to find the coin that they desire, and a surplus of buyers makes it an attractive area for those who sell gold coins as well. gold coins images Step 1 Take the purity of the gold into account. Most g...

Italy Umberto I 20 lira gold coin Minted 1880 - 1897 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce Umberto I, also known as Humbert I, was King of Italy from 1878 until his death in 1900. He was son to Victor Emmanuel II, who united Italy under a single kingdom during the 'Risorgimento' movement of the 19th century. Umberto I was the only modern King of Italy to die by assassination, killed by the Italo-American anarchist Gaetano Bresci. In history, Umberto I was referred to as "The Good" although he was wildly unpopular throughout his rule with left-wing circles. His assassination was said to be retribution for his praise of General Fiorenzo Bava-Beccaris' restoration of order during an uprising in the city of Milan. In this uprising, Bava-Beccaris used a cannon against demonstrators protesting the rising cost of bread. Two assassination attempts on Umberto I immediately followed, with the third attempt ultimately claiming the King's life in 1900.

Belgium Albert 20 franc gold coin (military) Minted 1914 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce

US Eagles -- gold bullion coins Fineness: .916 Actual Gold Content: 1.0 troy ounce (31.103 grams) Diameter: 32.7 mm Face value: $50 (also minted in 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 ounce sizes)

Tunisia 20 franc gold coin Minted 1903 - 1906 Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .1867 troy ounce Tunisia, located on the southern shore of the Mediterranean Sea just south and southwest of the islands of Sardinia and Sicily, was settled in the 12th century B.C., the center of the Carthaginian Empire. Following the destruction of Carthage, it passed under control of the Roman Empire until passing in turn to Arab control in 648, enduring to the Turkish invasion in 1570. Economic bankruptcy opened the door to the establishment of a French protectorate in 1881, leading eventually to autonomy and national independence in 1956.

Gold British Sovereign coins (kings) Minted 1902 - 1925 Fineness: .917 Actual Gold Content: .2354 troy ounce The first British Sovereign was minted under Tudor King Henry VII in 1489. It gets its name from that first mintage which depicts the monarch seated majestically on the throne facing outward. The current design type with St. George slaying a dragon on the reverse and the monarch on the front was introduced nearly 200 years ago in 1816 under George III. The sovereign was minted almost continuously from that date until 1932 when Britain went off the gold standard. British sovereign 'kings' minted during the reigns of Edward VII and George V are probably the most widely owned and recognized pre-1933 gold coins -- so much so that the U.S. Army included them as part of its special forces survival pack for a number of years. Edward VII was the eldest son of Queen Victoria, and ruled Britain from 1901-1910. Queen Victoria insisted on an incredibly strict regimen for Edward, whi...

Liberty Design $20 gold piece Gross Weight: 33.346 grams Fineness: .900 Actual Gold Content: .9675 troy ounce Graded and authenticated by either the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) or Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) United States $20 gold pieces in various grades can be purchased at our online store anytime day or night. For volume discounts on larger orders and/or to pay by check or wire for cash discounts, we invite your telephone call during our regular business hours. The graded $20 gold piece market works well for those looking to increase the risk-reward factor in their gold holdings. It is not a replacement for gold ownership, but a further diversification within one's overall portfolio. We recommend a three to five year minimum holding period for these items. Please contact one of our account representatives to discuss whether this strategy is right for you.

South African Krugerrands -- gold bullion coins Fineness: .9167 Actual Gold Content: 1.0 troy ounce (31.103 grams) Diameter: 34 mm (also minted in 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 ounce sizes) Introduced in 1970, the South African Krugerrand, often misspelled as krugerand or kruggerand, was the first legal tender gold bullion coin to gain worldwide use in the modern era. To this day, many gold owners equate gold ownership with Krugerrand ownership. The Krugerrand received its first competition from the Canadian Maple Leaf, introduced in 1979. Eventually the Maple Leaf supplanted the Krugerrand as the world's top seller, gaining a significant market share as a one-ounce pure gold coin (.9999 fineness). In 1984 the U.S. Congress banned the import of the Krugerrand as part of the economic sanctions imposed on South Africa. The premium dropped to slightly-above the spot gold price and has never completely recovered. -- From The ABCs of Gold Investing Featured on the coin's obverse (and lending his...

This table is a guideline to help you identify your U.S. coins, and does not include varieties, patterns, or extremely rare issues. Types for which I have additional information (such as coin values, key date lists, historical information, etc.) Coin Identification Photo Type Draped Bust Half Cent Classic Head Half Cent Coronet Half Cent Liberty Cap Large Cent Draped Bust Large Cent Coronet Type (Matron Head) Large Cent Coronet Type (Young Head) Large Cent Flying Eagle Cent U.S. Small Cents Indian Head Cent Indian Head Penny Values Wheat Ears Cent Wheat Penny Values Wheat Penny Key Dates Lincoln Memorial Cent Lincoln Memorial Penny Values Two Cent Piece Three Cent Silve...