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

Reaching for Olympic Gold • Gold coins issued to commemorate the Olympics have caught the eye of Michael Burzan this month.

The Future of Actual Money • The increase in a cashless economy has Jeff Garrett pondering the future of physical currency and numismatics.

Introduction of a Cash Limit in Europe • With the EU implementing a cash limit from 2027, Sebastian Wieschowski considers the future of small cent coins in the light of changes proposed by the Estonian Central Bank.

Seaton Down Roman Coin Hoard • Thomas Cadbury, Assistant Curator at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter, highlights a remarkable Devon hoard, which is a key highlight in the museum.

The GSA Hoard of Morgan Dollars • Ema Šikić explores the official US sales of the GSA Hoard of Morgan Dollars, which began in 1972, and what they meant for the pricing and availability of this iconic coin.

Kings of all England • John Philpotts of Silbury Coins traces the complicated history of the kings of all England following the death of King Alfred in 899.

The 3rd Century AD • In the 3rd century AD, as Paula Hammond explains, the thriving African kingdom of Aksum developed its own coinage to facilitate international trade.

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

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