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

c in update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NEWS IN BRIEF

aucti n update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

Gold and Silver Prices Dominate the News • Jeff Garrett evaluates the ways rising gold and silver prices are impacting coin collecting.

The Side Effects of the Current Gold and Silver Rally • With coins being melted down for their metal content, Sebastian Wieschowski assesses how the hobby of coin collecting is being affected.

Thematic Treasures from Denmark • Michael Burzan observes how several series of thematic coins issued during the reign of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark offer an interesting area to collect.

The Secret Life of Coins • To accompany the new podcast series and temporary exhibition at the Royal Mint Experience in South Wales, curator Abigail Kenvyn has provided an insight into the ‘Secret Life of Coins’.

Next €2 Joint Issue • With the next €2 joint issue set to be released in 2029, Sebastian Wieschowski shares the process behind the selection of a new design to mark the 25th anniversary of EU enlargement.

Bradbury’s Beautiful Banknotes • The rich and varied banknote output of Bradbury Wilkinson is assessed by Jonathan Callaway this month.

The 11th Century AD • Paula Hammond shows how a booming Chinese economy in the 11th century led to the introduction of banknotes.

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

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