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

NEWS IN BRIEF

auction update • TH E LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

A Modern Gold Rush • Michael Burzan weighs up the pros and cons of collecting a few very large gold coins against many smaller gold ones

Dangerous Symbolism? • Sebastian Wieschowski sets out why the number ‘444’ will not become a political problem for German silver coins.

2026 Semiquincentennial Coinage • With the USA celebrating its 250th anniversary, Jeff Garrett casts his expert eye over the special circulating coinage being issued to mark the event.

The Development of Scottish Coins • I (the Bruce) after the Scottish recapture of Carl Savage provides a survey of the monetary and iconographic development of late-medieval Scottish coins from King David I to James VI and I.

The 13th Century AD • As we reach the 13th century, Paula Hammond introduces the popular Long Cross pennies of England.

The Perkins Baco n Story • This month, Jonathan Callaway outlines the development of Perkins Bacon, who were the first industrial manufacturer of banknotes.

Bulgarian Euro Coins • With Bulgaria now issuing euro coins, Sebastian Wieschowski looks at collecting, the market value and minting errors of the new designs.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WWW.COLLECTORS-CLUB-OF-GREAT-BRITAIN.CO.UK

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