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bi-metallic with castle, Brilliant Uncirculated

The Kingdom of Sardinia, also referred to as the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont or Piedmont-Sardinia was an independent state for 600 years before the creation of a United Italy in the 1860s. Its territories consisted of the island of Sardinia and a large stretch of north-eastern Italy and the capital was based in Turin. The Sardinian lira was the currency between 1816 and 1861. Here we have a selection of copper 5 centesimi coins in Fine condition struck in 1826 during the reign of King Carlo Felice of the ruling House of Savoy.

The Kingdom of Sardinia, also referred to as the Kingdom of Sardinia-Piedmont or Piedmont-Sardinia was an independent state for 600 years before the creation of a United Italy in the 1860s. Its territories consisted of the island of Sardinia and a large stretch of north-eastern Italy and the capital was based in Turin. The Sardinian lira was the currency between 1816 and 1861. Here we have a selection of copper 5 centesimi coins in Very Fine condition struck in 1826 during the reign of King Carlo Felice of the ruling House of Savoy.

The riyal has been the currency of Saudi Arabia since it was created out of various territories on the Arabian Peninsula in 1932, but between 1925 and 1960 the pre-decimal riyal was divided into 22 ghirsh or qirsh. Although the old Hijaz riyal had 20 qirsh, the first Saudi riyal was equivalent to 22 Ottoman kurus and this subdivision became the norm. This 2-coin set consists of a 1 and 2 qirsh coin in Uncirculated condition from the late 1950s just before decimalisation.

In 1995 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations, the Royal Mint issued a series of crown sized coins. The event did not hit the peak the Royal Mint wanted, especially as they spent most of their time trying to promote the Silver issues. So that the cupronickel issues have turned out to be the scarcest of the issue. One of these was from Seychelles. We find that we are running short and this could be your last time on this one. The crown is Uncirculated and as far as I know, we have the last group of these coins available. Good value and now 23 years old.

This is a 1992, 26-year-old Mint Set in Uncirculated condition and the first year that coins were issued by this breakaway from the former Yugoslavia. The currency of Slovenia is quite strong and not easy to get. Each coin has a separate animal on the reverse. There is the 50 Stotinov with a bee, the 1 Tolar with a brown trout, the 2 Tolarja with a barn swallow, and the 5 Tolarev with an ibex head and horns. We believe that this is the first time that we have had this set to offer. We always like the first year of issue of any coinage and this is a new country with new coins.

In 2015 the Royal Mint issued a crownsized £5 to honour Winston S. Churchill, our wartime Prime Minister. We have offered the Sterling Silver Piedfort of this coin before, but this is the first time that we offer the regular thickness. It is struck in Proof Sterling Silver rather than the double thickness of the Piedfort. You have H. M. Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and Sir Winston Churchill in a rather interesting and we think beautiful portrait on the reverse. You have had the Piedfort now is the time for the ‘regular’ VIP Sterling Silver Proof. Churchill is always popular, and we don't have that many coins available...

The small South Pacific nation of the Solomon Islands in 2015 issued a handsome silver proof crown or $10.00 to honour H.M. Queen Elizabeth II. You have her on one side wearing a crown with Parliament and Big Ben behind her. The inscription reads ‘Confidant from observer order amid change’. The other side has H. M. the Queen wearing her tiara. They are struck in Proof Sterling Silver and are rather handsome. You get two Queens for the price of one, as one of the staff commented. Small quantity in stock and for one price you are getting two different portraits of The Queen.

This is pure silver (999 fine) coin of the Solomon Islands with the Queen’s portrait on the obverse. But the reverse is printed in full colour to look like a pizza. You scratch the picture and it smells like a pizza. Better yet the box it comes in what looks like a pizza box. You can sure have a lot of fun with these. We've just found what remains of the original stock we've purchased. There are not many left, and these are getting harder and harder to find. So if you want to acquire this pure silver crown with a secret ingredient, the time is now!

Just in the one ounce silver proof Elephant from The Somalia Republic. You have an elephant on one side getting a branch from a tree to eat and the arms of Somalia on the other side. They are beautiful and they contain one ounce of .999 fine silver in Proof condition. The first time we have had them and we were only allowed to buy 50 pieces, so it is in short supply…

In 2010, the Republic of Somalia released these one dollar ‘coins’ in the shape of classic cars.

This is a new 1 ounce silver coin issued by the Somali Republic. The coin is struck from 9999 fine silver, and weighs 1 ounce or 31.1 grams. It is part of the African Wildlife Series, this time featuring the African Leopard. The obverse features the Somalian coat of arms, which depicts two leopards, a shield and two spears, along with the year of mintage, and value of 100 shillings. The reverse side of the coin features the African leopard stalking its prey. The coin is struck in proof-like Brilliant Uncirculated and comes in a capsule.

Issued in 2000 as part of the 'Icons of the 20th Century' series. This a cupro-nickel crownsized coin in uncirculated condition.

Issued in 2000 as part of the 'Icons of the 20th Century' series. This a cupro-nickel crownsized coin in uncirculated condition.

In 2000 the African nation of The Republic of Somalia issued a series of crownsized 25 Shillings depicting Icons of the Millennium. One of the people so honoured was the late Pope John Paul II. You have a bust of the Pope on one side with the arms of Somalia on the other side. These crowns are struck in Prooflike cupronickel and are now 18 years old. We have what we believe is the last supply around and they are priced to tempt and delight you.

The African nation of Somalia issued a group of crownsized coins to honour famous people. Not every one of them was a hero, but they were famous and well known. For this issue, we can offer Winston Churchill our hero Prime Minister during the Second World War, in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Struck in cupro-nickel you have a portrait on one side and the arms of Somalia on the other side. Each piece is full crownsized and Brilliant Uncirculated condition, getting harder and harder to find.

When Nelson Mandela was finally released from prison after many years hard labour, he shocked the world. He came out in a suit and didn’t hate those who put him inside. Rather he realised that he could help his country go forward and regain its place in the world. He was a hero and loved and admired by not only his own countrymen but by people all over the world. There was a Crown issued for Mandela as part of the ‘Icons of the 20th Century’ series; we are able to offer this piece to add to your collection. Supplies are running out and I don’t know where or when we will be able to get any more. A true gentleman, someone who put his country before himself, and someone I admire. Add the Crown to your collection today.

We have just 10 sets of Pope John Paul II Somalia Crowns. There are three Prooflike pieces in each set and with the increase in the metal prices; the planchets alone are worth a bunch. As we need the space, and we do not want to count them again, we will be offering them at a discounted price. Only a few lucky collectors will get to bag this bargain, so make sure you are one of them!

Brown Bear $1.00 animal shaped coin issued by Somalia. The animal is in full colour and the coin is silver plated.

Buffalo or Bison $1.00 animal shaped coin issued by Somalia. The animal is in full colour and the coin is silver plated.

Yes, there is a Crown out that honours the 400th Anniversary of the death of Queen Elizabeth I. And Coincraft has the worldwide distribution rights to this important Crown. It has a beautiful rendition of Elizabeth I as taken from her coinage and the reverse has the Arms of the Somali Republic, the denomination 250 Shillings, and the date 2003. Mintages are very small, in Uncirculated Cupronickel it is only 1,000 pieces. A wonderful low mintage Crown for the 400th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth I only available from Coincraft and priced right! A Gothic Crown can cost £2,000.00.

Elk $1.00 animal shaped coin issued by Somalia. The animal is in full colour and the coin is silver plated.

The African nation of Somalia has honoured our most beautiful coin, the Gothic Crown, on its own coinage. It has issued them in crownsized and sovereign sized, the latter in a number of different metals. With a choice Gothic Crown now bringing over £2,500 at auction, it is out of most collectors ranges. The Gothic Crown in Gold is now worth over £250,000! We can offer the crownsized Gothic Crown in Prooflike Uncirculated cupronickel. Own these handsome pieces at prices that are much more affordable. They are our most beautiful coin…

Gold plated ingots with a mythical creature on one side and the country of issue, denomination and date on the other side.

Gold plated ingots with a mythical creature on one side and the country of issue, denomination and date on the other side.