The first truly Canadian coin was struck between 1912 and 1914. It would be an interesting coin for any serious collector, given its first-of-a-kind status, but the story around the gold $10 coins struck over a century ago is one of mystery and discovery. It’s a story that has made the 1912-1914 Canadian Gold $10 […]
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Why these two coins stole the show at The Royal Mint’s first ever auction
Late last year, The Royal Mint held the first ever historic coin auction in its 1,000 plus year history. The star of the show was meant to be an 1839 Una & the Lion £5 gold coin, which has been described as the “most beautiful of all English coins” and had an upper estimate of […]
6 things you need to know about the Gold Maple Leaf
This year, one of the world’s most prestigious gold coins celebrates its 40th birthday, but what do you know about the Gold Maple Leaf and why is it so popular with collectors? Here are 6 things you need to know: 1 – It’s Canada’s most iconic coin, being issued annually since 1979 The Maple Leaf […]
Why the first ever double-thickness Gold Sovereign is a guaranteed sell-out
STOP PRESS, 27 JUNE 2017: The Royal Mint confirm the Piedfort Sovereign is 100% reserved within 24 hours of release. 2017 is the Bicentenary of the “modern” Sovereign. To celebrate, The Royal Mint has just issued the FIRST EVER double-thickness Piedfort Sovereign. It is set to become one of the most collectable Gold Sovereigns ever […]
9 things you need to know about the world’s most popular gold coin
The world’s most widely held and actively traded Gold bullion coin is not a British Sovereign, nor an American Eagle. It’s the South African Krugerrand. And this year, it celebrates its 50th anniversary. As one of the world’s most prestigious and collected gold coins, the Krugerrand belongs in any serious coin Portfolio. But what do […]