Coin Guides
Discover much more about the thousands of coins you can add to your collection with our growing archive of coin guides.
From modern circulation currency to classic coins from our distant past, our expert collecting guides give you the background information, details of varieties and advice on how to buy the coins.
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£5 coin celebrates The Police
On 24 July, The Royal Mint unveiled the latest coin in its Music Legends series, which this time is celebrating The…
16 August 2023
Art Nouveau coin from Belgium
To celebrate the year of art nouveau in Belgium, the Royal Mint of Belgium has issued a unique €2 coin, which is…
15 August 2023
Coin celebrates Vasco da Gama Aquarium
A new €7.50 coin has been issued by the Portuguese Mint (Imprensa Nacional-Casa da Moeda) to celebrate the 125th…
13 August 2023
Mongolian Falcon Copper
The Saker Falcon is the latest subject in the 'Wild Mongolia' series of coins, issued on behalf of Mongolia, and…
08 August 2023
Year of the Dragon Gold
The 2024 issue in the Lunar Year coins from Mongolia features the 'Year of the Dragon' and celebrates the…
25 July 2023
Sun god Ra is the third release in the Egyptian Gods series
The Pobjoy Mint series commemorates 250 years since the birth of Egyptologist Dr Thomas Young
20 July 2023
ColorEYEzed – hazel brown
The second coin in the 'ColorEYEzed' series of coins, issued on behalf of Palau, celebrates the relatively rare hazel…
18 July 2023
Silver bullion coin features Egyptian god Ra
Pobjoy Mint have revealed a new reverse frosted silver bullion coin issued on behalf of Sierra Leone commemorating 250…
07 July 2023
Vault – 2023
This inventive coin from groundbreaking manufacturers CIT, issued on behalf of the Cook Islands, explores the historical…
05 July 2023
