World Coins Countries A-D

We were looking at the Royal Mint website the other day and saw that they were offering Canadian Silver Dollars, but they were not quoting condition just their selling prices. This is a little strange as with collecting condition can be so important. So I compared our prices on the 1964 Canadian Silver Dollars that the Mint was selling, without their telling you what grade they are supplying. We are offering the 1964 Canadian Silver Dollars in Brilliant Uncirculated condition for just £32.50. But the Royal Mint were asking £45.00 for a Canadian Silver Dollar. We are charging £12.50 less per coin and we sell you Uncirculated coins. You make the choice, but I know which one saves you almost 25% and guarantees you the grade…

This is an interesting set of 2 coins struck for only one year towards the end of the short reign of King Norodom Suramarit after the Kingdom of Cambodia withdrew from French Indochina in 1953. Although struck in aluminium, these beautiful coins come in Uncirculated condition. The obverse of the 20 sen shows 2 ceremonial bowls with sun, while that of the 50 sen features the kingdom’s royal coat of arms. The obverse of both has “Kingdom of Cambodia” in French as the outer legend, with the denomination inside a floral wreath.

This crown or 50 Afghanis was issued when the war there wasn’t of all that much interest to us. It was issued in 1995 for the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. You have a young man sitting contemplating with birds gathering around him. You have the arms of Afghanistan on the other side with the denomination. In 1995 the Royal Mint issued a collection of crowns for the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations, they didn’t sell that well, so they didn’t make all that many of them. We were able to buy up all the remaining coins and all are in Uncirculated condition. A Scarce crown to find.

In 2010 Argentina produced a series of five 1 peso coins to mark the 200th Anniversary of the May Revolution of 1810, which led to its independence from Spain just six years later. The uncirculated bi-metallic coins all show important features and locations of the country. These are the pre-Inca ruins of Pucara de Tilcara, El Palmar National Park, the Perito Moreno Glacier, Mount Aconcagua and Mar del Plata.

These Argentina 2 Centavos were issued from 1882-1896. They are about the size of the old British Penny. They are being sold by type and not by date. The coins are about 150 years old and in Fine or better condition. Not a coin you see every day and to be honest our history with Argentina is not great. It even seems that they are going for the Falkland Islands again. Inflation was 99% in Argentina last year. It seems when things go bad they think of trying to invade somewhere.

Obverse features the 'Sun of May' within the logo of the Bicentenary for the celebration of the 2010 May Revolution. The reverse features the value within the logo of the bicentenary.

Issued for the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence of Argetnina, the obverse of this coin features the nucleus on top, the Phrygian cap, a symbol of freedom, sustained by pica and clasped hands. The reverse features a stylization of the sun.

Between 1978 and 1981 Argentina issued a 50 peso coin to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the birth of General José de San Martín in 1778. Although he is often called the Liberator of Argentina, San Martín was also instrumental in leading the struggle for independence, of Chile and Peru from the Spanish Empire. The coins are minted in brass-clad steel and come in uncirculated condition.

On 6 January 1198, the Armenian Kingdom was formed when the then Prince Levon (The Lion) II was crowned as King Levon I, King of Cilician Armenia. He became known as ‘Levon the Magnificent’ due to his numerous contributions to political, military, and economic influence. His growing power made him a particularly important ally for the neighbouring crusader state of Antioch. The coinage of King Levon I set the standard for that of following Cilician rulers, comprising coins struck in silver, copper, and bronze and the odd, very rare, gold issue. On these silver Trams, he is shown seated facing on an ornamented throne, holding a cross and fl eur-de-lis with the legend ‘Levon King of the Armenians’ around. The reverse depicts a pair of lions standing back to back flanking a tall cross with the legend ‘By the Will of God’ in Armenian around it. It is in Very Fine condition and is now over 800 years old from a once influential but now long-forgotten kingdom.

When the Royal Wedding of Charles & Camilla took place in 2005, it was kept as a very low key affair. Now some 16 years later we discover that not one, but two different Silver Proof crowns were issued to honour the event. Issued in VERY limited quantities! The Crown from the Ascension Islands, had a total mintage of just 200 pieces in Proof Sterling Silver. Overlooked by collectors because they were not publicised and unknown until now. We purchased the entire mintage of these Sterling Silver Proof crowns. Because the coins have the Queen’s portrait on them, these crowns had to be officially sanctioned by the Palace. Unknown until now, these silver proof crowns portray our next King and Queen. Add them to your collection while you still have the chance. Mintage is just 200!

These three silver Proof crowns of the Ascension Islands are most unusual and ones you don’t often see. They were issued to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Queen’s Accession. Today mints are charging around £80 for a silver proof crown, but these can be yours for only £37.50 each, but supplies are very small…

Ascension Silver Proof 50p 1953-2003 EIIR initials

Ascension Islands Silver Proof 50p 1952-2002 Westminster Abbey.

The Australian pound was the currency of that country from 1910 until the decimalised dollar was introduced in 1966, but unlike its UK counterpart, the halfpenny was the lowest denomination. These coins date from the reign of George V and depict the king robed and crowned, while the obverse shows the denomination and date along with the legend “Commonwealth of Australia".

The Australian pound was the currency of that country from 1910 until the decimalised dollar was introduced in 1966, but unlike its UK counterpart, the halfpenny was the lowest denomination. These coins date from the reign of George V and depict the king robed and crowned, while the obverse shows the denomination and date along with the legend “Commonwealth of Australia”.

We are offering our buyers the chance to buy 2 commemorative 1 dollar coins from Australia to mark the centenaries of the Scout Movement and the Girl Guides in the country. In 2008 the Royal Australian Mint brought out a dollar to mark 100 years of the Scouting Movement in Australia, and in 2010 the Girl Guides dollar. Both have their respective symbols on the reverse and are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Numbers of these coins are limited so be sure to order early.

In 1966 Australia switched from its old pre-decimal pound to its new decimal dollar, which consisted of 100 cents. However, the country struck its last ever sixpences three years earlier in 1963. Unlike their UK counterparts, these coins were still being struck in .500 silver. They bear the image of a young Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath and the coat of arms of Australia.

In 1966 Australia switched from its old pre-decimal pound to its new decimal dollar, which consisted of 100 cents. However, the country struck its last ever sixpences three years earlier in 1963. Unlike their UK counterparts, these coins were still being struck in .500 silver. They bear the image of a young Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath and the coat of arms of Australia.

In the 1920’s Australia thought about making some of their coins square, they even made some patterns. These square coins were not made but the patterns they issued sell for up to £20,000. The INA decided to issue a square pattern Patina crown with the retro date of 1920 on it. It has George V on one side and ‘5’ with a bird on the other side. They are struck in Proof Sterling Silver.

In the 1920’s Australia thought about making some of their coins square, they even made some patterns. These square coins were not made but the patterns they issued sell for up to £20,000. The INA decided to issue a square pattern Patina crown with the retro date of 1920 on it. It has George V on one side and ‘5’ with a bird on the other side. They are struck in Proof Sterling Silver.

The Australian mint issued just 1,000 pieces each of these three small silver dollars for the World Money Fair in Berlin in 2016. Each coin has an animal on them and a letter in colour. H. M. Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of each coin. We have offered these three as a set in the card holder of issue, but now all we have is the coins on their own. You have ‘W’ with a wombat, ‘F’ with a fruit bat and ‘M’ with a bid. Each piece comes in the capsule, they are Brilliant Uncirculated condition, weigh 11.66 grams of 999 fine silver. Here we presnt the 'F' with a fruit bat.

The Australian mint issued just 1,000 pieces each of these three small silver dollars for the World Money Fair in Berlin in 2016. Each coin has an animal on them and a letter in colour. H. M. Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse of each coin. We have offered these three as a set in the card holder of issue, but now all we have is the coins on their own. You have ‘W’ with a wombat, ‘F’ with a fruit bat and ‘M’ with a bid. Each piece comes in the capsule, they are Brilliant Uncirculated condition, weigh 11.66 grams of 999 fine silver. Here we presnt the 'M' with a bid.

In 1927 Australia issued its first commemorative Florin. It was for the opening of their new Parliament building in Canberra. They have a portrait of King George V on one side and the new Parliament building on the other side. They are struck in Sterling Silver and usually come in Very Fine condition. I managed to buy just 10 pieces in About Uncirculated condition. They are difficult to find in such a high grade.

Looking at this Australian silver Threepence you would say it is a King George V Threepence. But most likely it was struck in the ten months that Edward VIII was King and it could even have been minted under King George VI. It is the last dated Threepence of King George V, that is it is dated 1936, the year of three kings. The coins are silver and are in Very Good-Fine condition. We only have a small quantity and it is your choice which King they are.

After Australia went over to the decimal system, their pre-decimal was complete and finished. During the period 1910-1963 they issued only four commemorative coins and they were all florins. We can offer you the last of the four coins issued. This fourth and last of the Australian commemorative Florins was struck for the Royal visit of the new Queen, Queen Elizabeth II. As with the 1951 issue this coin was struck in .500 silver, offered here in Extremely Fine.