Numismatic Glossary: Your Gateway to Coin Collecting Terminology
Our website proudly features a comprehensive Numismatic Glossary, designed to enhance your coin collecting experience. This valuable resource serves as a bridge between novice enthusiasts and seasoned numismatists, offering clear and concise definitions for a wide range of coin-related terms.
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Scottish Shilling -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A variety of shilling issued from 1937 to 1970 (see also English Shilling). next...
Overseas Mints -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
When English coins were struck at mints other than in Great Britain. Example Calais in the reign of Henry VI. next...
`New' Coins -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
An indication on the decimal coinage from 1968 to 1981 to show that these were New Pence, not old pence. next...
Mint Set -Tuesday, 18 February 2025
A set of uncirculated coins specially issued by a mint. The coins will usually have a special packaging and/or quality of the surfaces to distinguish them from regular circulation issues. The Royal Mint first issued Mint Sets in 1982 and have done so every year since. next...
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