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

auction update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

Go for Goal in Gold • With the 2024 European Football Championships taking place in June, Michael Burzan looks back at past numismatic football treasures.

All at Sea • From ancient times, when sea gods were illustrated, to modern issues, nautical-themed coins have been popular, writes Paula Hammond.

Soccer Fever Hits Coin Collecting • On its day of issue, large queues formed in Germany to purchase the new €11 coin for the European Football Championship, reveals Sebastian Wieschowski.

Numismatic Relationships • In his column this month, Jeff Garrett outlines the importance of building numismatic relationships, whether you are just starting out in your collecting journey or are a collector with many years’ experience.

The London Mint • With the second edition of The London Mint of Constantine and Constantius due to be published soon, Adrian Marsden, one of its co-authors, has provided a guide to the mint.

The 2nd Century AD • Paula Hammond outlines the small change of Rome, which kept the wheels of commerce turning during the Republic and the Empire.

Singapore • Jonathan Callaway reveals how the banknotes of Singapore reflect its colonial and wartime past, while its issues since independence include some highly collectable designs.

Researching the Medals of a Navy Man • While researching a group of medals, James Kemp has uncovered the story of a long and varied naval career.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD SEE MORE NEW COINS AT WWW.ALLABOUTCOINS.CO.UK

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