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Buying rare coins online opens up a world of choice, but it also brings risks you would not face at a coin show. Here are the things to check before buying rare coins online, so you can protect your …

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Thailand's coinage tells the story of a kingdom modernising while keeping its traditions. This guide covers the key moments in Royal Thai Mint history, from bullet money to today's high-security pro …

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New Zealand Mint has become one of the best-known names in modern collector coins. From classic designs to popular licensed themes, its New Zealand Mint gold and silver coins appeal to collectors an …

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Mint XXI has built a following among collectors who want coins that feel like small sculptures. Its releases mix history, mythology and fantasy with high relief, antique finishes and bold highlights …

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Few institutions anywhere can match the history of the Monnaie de Paris. Founded more than eleven centuries ago, the Paris Mint still strikes coins and medals today. Here is a clear guide to Monnaie …

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Singapore Mint coins combine bold imagery with clean, legible detail, and that balance is exactly what makes them easy to love and easy to judge. Here are practical Singapore Mint coin design tips t …

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Few modern commemoratives capture the drama of Chinese history like the Famous Chinese Warriors series. Each 2 oz silver coin brings a legendary figure from the Three Kingdoms era to life in sc …

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Replicas of antique coins are cheap to make and easy to sell online. The good news is that most fakes fail a few simple checks. Here is a step-by-step method to identify authentic antique coins, inc …

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Most beginner mistakes are not bad luck. They come from skipping a few basic checks. Here are the errors new buyers make most often, and simple ways to avoid overpaying or ending up with a problem c …

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Some of the most expensive coins ever sold come from Asia. Their prices reflect centuries of history, from emperors and warlords to the last days of dynasties, but also rarity, condition and collect …

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Since 1899, the Perth Mint has turned Western Australian gold into coins. Today, its Kangaroo, Kookaburra, Koala and Lunar coins are among the most recognised in the world. Here is how the mint earn …

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Asian coinage spans more than 2,000 years, from bronze cash coins cast in moulds to today's precision-struck silver. If you are new to collecting, understanding how ancient and modern coins differ i …

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