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.

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Welcome to Coin Collector

coin update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NEWS IN BRIEF

auction update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

From Forger to Banknote Engraver • Legendary stamp engraver Czesław Słania also worked on numerous banknotes. Michael Burzan hunts out some examples of his work.

Which Coin or Banknote is Next in the War on Cash? • With the gradual withdrawal of the €500 note from circulation, Sebastian Wieschowski wonders which banknote or coin will be next.

A Rising Gold Market • Any increase in gold and silver prices is an opportunity to spread the excitement of numismatics, writes Jeff Garrett.

17th-century Tokens from Norfolk • Adrian Marsden shares some of the fascinating stories of individual token issuers uncovered during his work on the Norfolk Token Project.

Keep Calm and Carry On • In times of war, economic upheaval and raw material shortages, overstruck coins were created, both officially and unofficially, writes Paula Hammond.

Kings of all England • Continuing from the death of Eadmund in 946, John Philpotts of Silbury Coins picks up the story of the kings of all England with the reign of Eadred.

Medals were Not Made for Collectors • When Will Bennett discovered the full story behind a ‘brooched’ medal he bought at auction, he decided to keep it in its unrestored state.

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

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