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20 Euro crownsized medallions honouring the French artist Henri Matisse in Cupro-Nickel BU

We have found a small group of silver One Franc coins issued in France under the reign of Napoleon III (1842-1870). There are a number of different types and dates, but we are selling them as they come. All coins are selected circulated condition and are at least 150 years old. We know about Napoleon and Napoleon III but not many people know what happened to Napoleon II. Interesting coins struck in silver, order more than one coin and we will try to give you different types where possible.

We have a wonderful collection of French coins issued just before they started to issue Euro coins. There are nine different French coins in this collection, all in selected circulated condition. There are two different 10 Franc coins including a bi-metallic one. You get the 5, 10 and 20 Centimes plus the 1/2 Franc, 1, 2, 5 Francs plus two types of the 10 Francs. A total of nine different French coins, all used before the Euro existed and who knows they might need them again… Not easy to put nine different French coins together, but we have. You can own the entire collection for a very reasonable price. If the Euro ceases to exist, they might use Francs again…

This handsome French silver medal was awarded in 1820, some 203 years ago. It is eight sided and has a cart drawn by oxen on one side and the inscription on the other side. They were awarded by The French Royal Society in Toulouse, France. They are in choice condition with wonderful light toning to show that over the years they have never been cleaned. A beautiful piece, very difficult to find. A nice addition to your collection…

Gambia is one of the smallest countries on the African Continent by land area. But it is one country that a lot of British tourists go to. Getting the coins out of the country can be a problem, but a friend managed it. There are four Brilliant Uncirculated coins in the set, 1 Butut with ground nuts, 5 Bututs with a sailboat, 10 Bututs with a bird on it and the 25 Bututs with a palm tree. The coins are all dated 1998 and in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

Between 1885 and 1918, one of Germany’s main African colonies was German East Africa, which included what is now mainland Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. We can offer you a small selection of coins from the colony. They are the bronze 1 Heller coin from the pre-war period of 1904 and 1913. Unlike their pre-war copper equivalents, these were struck in brass at Tabora in the colony itself as a wartime emergency issue, rather than back in Berlin or Hamburg where most coinage was produced.

Between 1885 and 1918, one of Germany’s main African colonies was German East Africa, which included what is now mainland Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. We can offer you a small selection of coins from the colony. They are the bronze 20 Heller coins dated 1916. Unlike their pre-war copper equivalents, these were struck in brass at Tabora in the colony itself as a wartime emergency issue, rather than back in Berlin or Hamburg where most coinage was produced.

Between 1885 and 1918, one of Germany’s main African colonies was German East Africa, which included what is now mainland Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda. We can offer you a small selection of coins from the colony. These are the bronze 5 coins dated 1916. Unlike their pre-war copper equivalents, these were struck in brass at Tabora in the colony itself as a wartime emergency issue, rather than back in Berlin or Hamburg where most coinage was produced.

In 1972 Germany issued a series of 10 Deutschmark coins to mark the Olympic Games being held that year in Munich. Minted in silver, they feature designs of the Olympic rings, athletes, the stadium and the Olympic flame. Numbers may be limited for some of these coins, so be sure to order early.

In 1972 Germany issued a series of 10 Deutschmark coins to mark the Olympic Games being held that year in Munich. Minted in silver, they feature designs of the Olympic rings, athletes, the stadium and the Olympic flame. Numbers may be limited for some of these coins, so be sure to order early.

In 1972 Germany issued a series of 10 Deutschmark coins to mark the Olympic Games being held that year in Munich. Minted in silver, they feature designs of the Olympic rings, athletes, the stadium and the Olympic flame. Numbers may be limited for some of these coins, so be sure to order early.

In 1972 Germany issued a series of 10 Deutschmark coins to mark the Olympic Games being held that year in Munich. Minted in silver, they feature designs of the Olympic rings, athletes, the stadium and the Olympic flame. Numbers may be limited for some of these coins, so be sure to order early.

In 1972 Germany issued a series of 10 Deutschmark coins to mark the Olympic Games being held that year in Munich. Minted in silver, they feature designs of the Olympic rings, athletes, the stadium and the Olympic flame. Numbers may be limited for some of these coins, so be sure to order early.

The German Reichsmark (RM) was introduced in 1924 following the hyperinflation of 1923, and now we can off er you this 5 Reichsmark coin from 1935-1936. It was struck in fine silver (90%) and shows the Imperial eagle on the obverse, while the reverse commemorates President Hindenburg, who led the Weimar Republic from 1925 until his death in 1934. At the time there were around 10 RM to the pound, so this coin would have been worth around 10 shillings back in the 1930s.

The German Reichsmark (RM) was introduced in 1924 following the hyperinflation of 1923, and now we can off er you this 5 Reichsmark coin from 1935-1936. It was struck in fine silver (90%) and shows the Imperial eagle on the obverse, while the reverse commemorates President Hindenburg, who led the Weimar Republic from 1925 until his death in 1934. At the time there were around 10 RM to the pound, so this coin would have been worth around 10 shillings back in the 1930s.

Between 1969 and 1987 Germany issued a 2 Deutschmark coin commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Federal Republic’s new constitution drawn up in the years following the Second World War. The obverse of the coin features Konrad Adenauer, the first German Chancellor of the post-war period (1949-1963). He was a key player in the reconstruction of Germany and in rebuilding relations between France and Germany, as well as creating the original European Community. We are now offering these coins in Extremely Fine condition.

Germany in the 1920s was a chaotic place to be, with the fall of the empire, economic collapse and the hyperinflation of 1923. We can now off er you a set of 4 coins from this period. The copper 1 Pfennig (1924-36) and aluminium 50 Pfennig (1919-1922) have wheat sheaves to represent regrowth and constancy. The other two are 5 and 10 Rentenpfennigs. The Rentenpfennig was a temporary monetary unit issued between 1923 and 1925 to stabilize the currency after the hyperinflation of 1923. Both these circulated coins were struck in aluminium bronze with wheat ears in a pyramid form.

Even before the outbreak of World War One, Germany’s leaders had made plans to modify the country’s monetary system to meet the needs of a wartime economy. By 1915 production of copper coins had stopped and those made of copper nickel were replaced with zinc or iron as other metals were diverted to the war effort. One such coin is this 10 Pfennig from 1921. They were first issued in 1917 and were still in use until 1922 long after the end of the war. Despite being over 100 years old, we can offer this historical coin in very fine condition.

This two Brilliant Uncirculated brass jettons or tokens were made by the famous family o Lauer of Nuremberg, Germany sometime in the early 1800s. You have two different, One with the helmeted head of Minerva and the legend in German ‘Fear God’. The reverse has a church on it and it is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. The second piece has Pax or peace wearing a Corinthian helmet with the legend ‘Peace’. Again it is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. You can have the pair of early 1800’s jettons from Nuremburg, Germany, a fantastic offer, while supplies last.

Between 1957 and 1971 the Federal Republic of Germany issued a 2 Deutschmark coin commemorating Max Planck for his many contributions to theoretical physics and as the originator of quantum physics. Planck died in 1947 after an illustrious academic career that spanned half a century. Though circulated, these coins are all in very good condition.

2003 Crown from Ghana in Silver Proof showing Prince William studying at his computer, A 500 Sika crownsize coin with the Queen, issued to mark Prince William's 21st Birthday. You may never see this crown again. It is the first time we remember owning one. A very small number available.

2002 crown from Ghana Silver Proof celebrating the Queen’s 50th 1952-2002. A 500 Sika crownsize coin with the Queen on both sides one of them in full colour wearing Garter robes, a coin you almost never see. You may never see this crown again. It is the first time we remember owning one. A very small number available.

This is a most unusual Sterling Silver Proof Crown. Not that it honours the 50th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation, but the country that issued it, the African nation of Ghana. You have a youthful portrait of the Queen on one side and a more mature portrait of the Queen on the other side. The denomination is 500 Sika and it has the Ghana coat of arms on it. Most unusual and if you want something no one else has, then this is it. A very limited number of these coins in stock, once they are gone they are gone…

1994 2 Pence Brilliant Uncirculated condition

1989 Gibraltar Castle 10 Pence in Uncirculated condition