What is Exonumia? Exonumia is the name given to collectable items that sit alongside coins and banknotes, including tokens, medals, checks, advertising pieces and other related numismatic items. These pieces can be historically fascinating and, in some cases, highly collectable. Exonumia was defined by the Token and Medal Society (TAMS) founding member, Russell Rulau […]
A sketch of the planned coin has been revealed, showing a man and woman side by side wearing medical coats and masks with the word ‘Grazie’, thank you in Italian. Beside them, there will be a red cross and a heart. The plan is to create three million of the coins, which is a tribute […]
The Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) has certified two more colossal gold coins, both 2020 Year of the Rat issues from China. The coins, in total, contain over £521,056 in gold, but their numismatic value is much greater. Each of them has earned NGC’s highest grade: NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo. The NGC Mega Holder® was […]
The dragon and tiger are the two most auspicious creatures of the Chinese Lunar Zodiac. A new 2021 ultra high relief 2-ounce .9999 fine silver $2 coin from Tuvalu shows the animals locked in their eternal struggle, not only for dominance, but also for balance and harmony. Revered in Chinese traditional culture, the dragon and […]
The Hubble Space Telescope starts on a new U.S. coin in celebration of the observatory’s 30 years as a symbol of invention and ingenuity. The United States Mint has started sales of the Maryland American Innovation $1 Coin yesterday (December 14th) with rolls and bags of the new golden dollar. The multi-year American Innovation series […]
A Rabat school pupil designed a new two-euro coin which displays a series of traditional children’s games will be amongst people’s loose change this week. Ymen Riahi’s design illustrates games such as marbles, kite-flying and a Maltese version of hop-scotch, which is known locally as passju. The schoolboy, who attends St Nicholas Middle School also […]
The Kew Gardens fifty-pence-piece has been considered the ‘rarest’ in circulation, so how much is it’s true value? Designed by Christopher Le Brun, the Designer of the coin displays the Kew Gardens pagoda encircled by a vine with the dates “1759” and “2009” and the word “Kew” at the base. The coin entered circulation […]
An important hoard of Tudor coins, some of which shine a light on the marital history of Henry VIII has been discovered by a very surprised family whilst weeding their garden. The British Museum disclosed details on Wednesday of discoveries registered to its Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS), the majority of which are made by the […]
What Is Numismatics? Numismatics is the study and collection of coins, tokens, banknotes, medals and related forms of money. It covers the history, design, rarity, condition and value of currency, from ancient coins through to modern collectables. What does numismatics include? Numismatics covers more than coins. Collectors may study and collect hammered coins, ancient coins, […]
A fitting tribute to David Bowie, who gave us Space Oddity. A commemorative coin has been launched to space and back by the Royal Mint. The coin was carried by a balloon to 35,656 metres altitude and back to Britain as part of the Royal Mint’s “Music Legends” collection. The Royal Mint said a […]
