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Every now and then, rare coins explode out of our little specialist world and into the mainstream.  Usually because there's a chance to get money f...

How do you embody a nation? Wales and Bhutan choose dragons to represent their national spirit.  But for some countries a person does it better.  Y...

When the UK ruled the waves and world trade, British money became the monetary lingua franca.  Now, the dollar is the language of the global econom...

Congratulations if you’re a new gold coin owner.  Your coins will probably be in one of two categories.  Bullion coins are bought usually for their...

The smallest chunk of change you can waste your time on.  Cents or pennies - Americans ditched British imperial, base-12 coinage but that name for ...

Tragic Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe and slain US president John F Kennedy are two of the most collectible figures in modern history.  But were t...

It’s early 2025 and Diana, Princess of Wales is in the news again.  An apology to her younger son, Prince Harry, from the owners of the Sun newspap...

If you spend much time reading (or writing) about historic, rare, valuable coins you will soon find a name cropping up again and again.  King Farou...

Yes, you can own British Royal documents.  Despite what Google's AI tells you.  In fact, you can click this link, and go and look at some now.  Of ...

Ephraim Brasher’s coins are legendary.  And extremely rare.  The Brasher Doubloon - in several varieties - is one of the most famous and coveted co...

Gold coins will always attract collectors.  The metal is a byword for rarity and value.  It’s such an established connection it infuses our everyda...