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As well as bullion investors, we also attract numismatists looking to add a specific coin to their collection. Certain bullion coins will attract higher premiums based on certain characteristics such as rarity or condition.
Whether you're an avid coin collector or would simply like to learn more about the popular hobby, we have put together this range of collectible coin information pages to give you all you need to know.
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As the UK’s No.1 online bullion dealer*, the majority of BullionByPost’s customers are interested in buying gold, silver, and platinum coins as shields against inflation and economic instability. However, some of the coins that we sell also attract customers of a slightly different nature. Coin collecting, or numismatics, has been …
Like gold bars and ingots, the price of a gold bullion coin is not fixed and depends on a number of variables including its weight, gold content and the gold spot price. Although many gold coins are assigned nominal face values, in reality they are worth considerably more in terms …
What is a Guinea? The Guinea was originally produced in 1663 and was the largest denomination in British currency until it was replaced by the pound in 1816. The name ‘Guinea’ apparently refers to the fact that the gold used for minting coins in the 17 th Century was supplied …
The Latin Monetary Union was established in a treaty between France, Belgium, Switzerland and Italy (including the Papal States) in 1865. The aim of the Latin Monetary Union was to enhance trade between the various countries by standardising the weight and dimensions of their coinage. It came into effect on …
Collecting rare coins is a popular hobby and method of investment. The study and collection of coins and other forms of currency is known as numismatics and the demand from collectors of rare coins can often lead to the inflation of their prices. In theory, the worth of a bullion …
Gold Sovereigns are one of the world's most famous gold coins and are a popular choice for investors looking for an asset with a proven ability to maintain a high value. As bullion coins, they are usually valued by multiplying their fine gold content by the spot price at that …
Whatever the asset or the size of the commitment, investing your money always entails an element of risk and investing in valuable coins is no different. With such a huge variety available at a huge range of prices, it can be difficult to know which is the best choice. In …
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