Coin Collector

Coin Collector gives you all the information, news, expert advice, market insight and inspiration you need to build your coin collection and get the most from your hobby. Every issue features in-depth collecting guides giving you the lowdown on coins from a wide range of periods and location, from Viking and Roman coins to the latest coins issued by mints around the world. Each issue includes the unique and popular ‘British Numismatist’ section, bringing you the latest discoveries, exhibitions, theories and literature from the academic world of numismatics. Written by authors, curators and learned experts, the pages provide an academic yet still accessible take on the hobby.

Coin Collector

Welcome to Coin Collector

coin update • THE LATEST COIN NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

NEWS IN BRIEF

auction update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

price £ watch • YOUR QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO ONLINE SALES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DELCAMPE.NET

When Innovation Becomes Collector Fatigue • Reverse proofs may be visually striking, but Sebastian Wieschowski questions whether collectors really need another product to add to their collections.

Toned Coins Soar in Value • With toned coins now highly collectable, Jeff Garrett reveals that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

From the Last Tsars to Finland • The coinage of Imperial Finland under the Russian tsars (1864–1917) provides a unique collecting area. Michael Burzan assesses recent auction results.

A Mint Man • After delving into the Royal Mint archives, Susan Sandford has uncovered the working life of Ernest Clinkscales, who was employed at the Tower Hill site in London for 43 years.

The 16th Century AD • The 16th-century experiments with screw presses in France and England, which produced milled coins, are highlighted by Paula Hammond.

Tannu Tuva • Jonathan Callaway outlines the banknotes issued by Tannu Tuva, a country at the geographical centre of Asia, during its 23 years of independence.

new coins • YOUR GUIDE TO NEW COINS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WWW.COLLECTORS-CLUB-OF-GREAT-BRITAIN.CO.UK

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