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Many of us will never have heard of the small South Pacific nation of Tonga, though some may have heard of its famous Queen Salote Tupou III who reigned for 48 years from 1918 until her death in 1965. It was on her only trip to Europe for our late Queen’s coronation in 1953 that she became famous for not wanting a covered carriage in the procession despite the pouring rain, and in doing so endeared herself to those lining the route. We have a small number of the crown-sized 1 pa’anga coin issued in 1967 to commemorate the famous queen just 2 years after her death, all in uncirculated condition.

The autonomous region called the TransDniester Republic issued a most unusual set of coins in 2014. They are made of composite material, are semi-transparent, and have a textured surface. This territory was part of the Soviet Union, and later became an unrecognised Moldovan breakaway state, that is still recognised internationally as being part of Moldova. These coins are a plastic-type material but with a hardness that produces a stone-like sound when rubbed. They were issued by the 'TransDniester Republic Bank' and there are 4 denominations. 1 Rouble circular, 3 Roubles square with rounded corners, 5 Roubles pentagon-shaped with rounded corners, and 10 Roubles hexagonal with rounded corners. They have rounded corners for ease of use and for ease of machine readability at high speeds. These were an experiment and who knows if they will continue to issue them. But we thought that they were very interesting and rather well priced so we obtained 100 sets of them. Supplies are limited.

Gold plated proof Crown issued by Tristan da Cunha in 2011 to honour H. M. Queen Elizabeth II being our oldest reigning Monarch ever. It also comes in the original capsule as issued.

This crownsized £5 coin was issued in 2006 to celebrate the 80th Birthday of Her Majesty the Queen. You have trumpets on one side and the Queen on the other side. It was issued by Tristan da Cunha and are in Uncirculated condition. We bought them as part of a big deal and so we can offer them to you at a bargain price. His error, your gain. Supplies are very limited and there is a limit of 2 pairs per collector. Buy one £5.00 for £5.00 and we will give you a second one for FREE

This Crown or 25 Pence piece was issued in 1980 for the Queen Mother’s 80th Birthday. It was issued by Tristan da Cunha a very small island in the South Atlantic Ocean. There are only about 300 people on the island, the only way to travel there is by ship from Cape Town, and you need to be able to climb back up a rope ladder to be allowed off the ship. In case the ship needs to leave quickly. You have a beautiful portrait of the Queen Mother with a tiara-like crown on one side and her daughter Queen Elizabeth II on the other side. These crowns are now 42 years old and still in Uncirculated condition. Today it would be almost impossible to find them in any quantity. With our recent move, a part bag was found which we put away in 1980. This crown is from a very remote and almost impossible to get to island. These crowns are now 42 years old and Uncirculated condition.

Queen Victoria was our longest serving Monarch, until our present Monarch surpassed her. Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain and the British dominions from 1837 until 1901. She was the most important and most powerful Royal anywhere. This bit of background on Queen Victoria is important to try and under stand just important she was. In 2001 a crownsized Silver Proof 50 Pence was issued by Tristan Da Cunha. It was authorized by the Palace, some were struck but some how they just got put away for the past 20 years. We got the chance to buy all that were left. We had never seen one before, so we knew it wasn’t common, and the mintage would be quite low. The price was really right, so we realized we could buy them, mark them up, make a profit, but still be offering scarce coins at a most realistic price. It was an everyone wins situation! We are offering the crown in Piedfort Silver Proof at a most reasonable price.

Queen Victoria was our longest-serving Monarch until Queen Elizabeth II surpassed her. Queen Victoria ruled Great Britain and the British dominions from 1837 until 1901. She was the most important and most powerful Royal anywhere. This bit of background on Queen Victoria is important to try and understand just important she was. In 2001 a crownsized Silver Proof 50 Pence was issued by Tristan Da Cunha. It was authorized by the Palace, some were struck but somehow they just got put away for the past 20 years. We got the chance to buy all that was left. We had never seen one before, so we knew it wasn’t common, and the mintage would be quite low. The price was really right, so we realized we could buy them, mark them up, and make a profit, but still be offering scarce coins at a most realistic price. It was an everyone-wins situation! We are offering the crown in Silver Proof at a most reasonable price.

Winston Churchill is one of Britain's most famous heroes and one of only two non-Royals featured on our crowns. This Silver Proof 50 Pence dated 1999 was issued by the tiny island nation of Tristan da Cunha and of course not many were struck, in fact, you almost never see them. You Have Churchill on the reverse with World War Two airplanes flying overhead the obverse has H. M. Queen Elizabeth II. We cannot remember the last time we had one of these. Supplies are very limited and it is one of the keys of the Churchill series. Priced at less than half what the mints are charging for a crown today. Each silver proof crown comes in a protective capsule.

This Rare Sterling Silver piedfort 50 Pence was issued by Tristan da Cunha in 2001 to celebrate the Queen’s 75th birthday. You have a youthful portrait on one side and a more mature portrait on the other side. The first that we have seen and so it is Rare.We don’t know the exact mintage but believe it is very small. Today the Royal Mint charges £155 for a silver piedfort crown sized coin. We bought them for the right price, so we are going to sell them for the right price. Not £155 but only £78!!! Supplies are very limited but our collectors deserve a special price saving offer from time to time.

Columbus discovered more than just America, he discovered the Caribbean Islands as well. This beautiful diamond-shaped Crown from Tristan da Cunha does him great justice. Christopher with wide tricorn hat, sailing ship to his right and ships wheel above is on one side and H.M. Queen Elizabeth II is on the other side. Each coin is in Proof condition and is heavily silver plated to gleam. Then it is put into a diamond shaped plastic display case to help preserve it. Now you can own a most unusual and interesting coin of that great explorer Christopher Columbus for a very competitive price: we doubt that any would be issued today at such a reasonable price.

In 2015 the little island of Tristan da Cunha issued a rather special Silver Proof Crown. It was for Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, his portrait was the reverse with H. M. Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. But what makes these crowns so special is that each coin contains an actual piece of his flagship HMS Victory. That’s right a small actual piece of the wood that was used in his ship... You can now own a real bit of history. Today the mints worldwide seem to be charging about £80.00 for a new silver crown, so we are very pleased to be able to offer you one at a lower price. However, supplies are very limited and the ship had only so much timber…

In 2010 Tristan da Cunha issued this attractive crown to honour Queen Elizabeth II. It features her parents King George VI and Queen Elizabeth holding their new born daughter (the future Queen Elizabeth II). It is crownsized and has the denomination One Crown, it is gold plated and in Proof condition. the coin comes in its original capsule. We don’t know what price they were issued at, but We believe it was quite high. Supplies are very limited...

Born in 1480 Ferdinand Magellan was one of the most famous and competent Portuguese explorers. Portugal was a small country but was known for the competency of its sailors. Magellan would prove himself to be a competent sailor and soldier while serving the Portuguese army in India for eight years. Magellan defected to Spain in 1519 and, with the Spanish King's blessing set out to search for a passage to the Spice Islands (Moluccas) and achieve what Columbus never could: circumnavigate the world! In 1521 he went around South America and found the passage to the Spice Islands, but was unfortunately killed in present-day Philippines. However, on 06 September 1522, Elcano and the remaining crew of the voyage (18 out of 240) completed the journey and became the first men to circle the world.

This handsome crown was issued on the 29th of April 2011 for the wedding of Prince William to Catherine. You have the conjoined busts of the happy couple facing right with his Grandmother, H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. These are most interesting crowns issued by the small island of Tristan da Cunha, in the most remote South Atlantic Ocean. Each crown is gold plated and individually numbered on the crown itself. The original mintage was 50,000 pieces and we believe the original issue price was £14.95. Each crown comes in protective capsule and our price is just £9.95, which is quite a bargain. Limit three per collector!

2016 was the 80th anniversary of the Year of Three Kings. King George V died, his eldest son Edward became King Edward VIII, he abdicated in December and his younger brother became King George VI. The Year of the Three Kings. The small island nation of Tristan da Cunha celebrated this historic event a few years early, in 2012 with a most attractive and beautiful memento. Plated with gold and highlighted in Rhodium they have a crown with Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the three Kings of 1936 on the other side, George V, Edward VIII and George VI. We managed to buy a small group from one of the dealers. We are now able to offer them to our collectors. Each crown is in Proof condition and comes in a capsule to protect the coin, while still allowing you to view both sides without having to touch it.

The Portuguese explorer Tristão da Cunha was born in 1460 and died in 1540. At one time he was King Manuel I’s ambassador to the Vatican under Pope Leo X. But he is best known for his antics in the Middle East and India. When in his wanderings he found a group of islands in the South Atlantic, although the weather was too rough to get off his ship, he claimed them and named one after himself. Now that island Tristan da Cunha has issued a crown to honour their discoverer. It is diamond-shaped and has H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on one side and Tristão on the other side with a sailing ship and wheel. This is heavily silver plated and struck in Proof condition. It also comes in a diamond-shaped protective capsule. If you name an island after yourself, why not have a coin made for you?

Here is a wonderful crown issued by TDC (Tristan da Cunha) for the Diamond Jubilee of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. They are full crownsized, plated in gold and have a full colour photo on the obverse. Our supplies are very limited.

Here is a wonderful crown issued by TDC (Tristan da Cunha) for the Diamond Jubilee of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. They are full crownsized, plated in gold and have a full colour photo on the obverse featuring her majesty greeting some elderly soldiers. Our supplies are very limited and our prices are most reasonable.

Issued in 2010 to honour Queen Victoria

This beautiful Crown was issued in 2011 for Queen Elizabeth II’s 85th birthday. You have the conjoined busts of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the reverse and H.M. Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. It is full crown-sized and has been gold plated before striking to make it even more beautiful. It says it all really with the inscription ‘Royal Birthday Commemoration’ ‘2011’ and ‘One Crown’. It is in Proof condition and comes in a protective capsule to protect the coin.

World Food Day, 1 year commemorative Prooflike Uncirculated

Ghiyath al-Din Kaykhusraw II was the sultan of the Seljuqs of Rûm from 1237 until his death in 1246. He ruled at the time of the Babai uprising and the Mongol invasion of Anatolia. He led the Seljuq army with its Christian allies at the Battle of Köse Dağ in 1243 and was the last of the Seljuq sultans to wield any significant power, he died a vassal of the Mongols. Between ca. 1240–1243 a series of remarkable silver dirhams were struck in Kaykhusraw’s name depicting a lion and sun. Generally, Islamic traditions forbid representations of living things so it is very unusual to find such iconography on Islamic coins. Several explanations of the lion and sun have been offered to suggest that the images represent the constellation Leo, the astrological sign of Kaykhusraw’s beloved Georgian wife Tamar or that the lion represents Kaykhusraw and the sun Tamar. Grading Good Very Fine, these are beautiful silver coins struck around 780 years ago. Limited availability and the first time we have offered these coins.

These Crown-sized silver Piastres were issued by Abdul Hamid I who was Ottoman Sultan between 1774-1789. He was regarded as one of the most gracious Ottoman Sultans, known for his religious devotion and was referred to as ‘Veli’ meaning Saint. The coins are 39mm diameter and weigh approximately 19 grams and grade as about Extremely Fine. They were minted in Constantinople and bear the distinctive Tughra, the signature of the Sultan which was stamped on the coins and official documents. On the other side is the mint name and the date, in elegant Arabic script. We have very limited availability so get in quickly to secure yours.

Issued by the island of Samoa in 1978 to mark the Commonwealth Games, this is a crown-sized $1 coin.

Yugoslavia is a country that no longer exists, so this is a very interesting set of their coins. They were issued between 1983 and 1992, so the newest one is still 28 years old. There are 8 different coins all in Uncirculated condition. It would be almost impossible to put this collection together today. You get the 10, 25 & 50 Para and the 1, 2, 5, 10 & 50 Dinara all in Uncirculated condition. It is a wonderful collection and priced to please you at just £6.95 but supplies are very limited.