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

auction update • THE LATEST COIN SALES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

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

Is Silver Pricing the Death Knell for Germany’s Collector Coins? • With the price of silver continually rising and showing no signs of slowing down, Sebastian Wieschowski ponders the future of Germany’s €25 silver collector coins.

Social Media Changes the Hobby • Following the summer Florida United Numismatists Convention in July, Jeff Garrett reflects on the impact of social media on coin collecting.

Marking the Mark • Michael Burzan details the introduction of the mark and the different options available to the collector.

Emergency Money of the Anglo-Boer War • Dr Richard Kelleher, Senior Curator Mediaeval and Modern Money, Fitzwilliam Museum, outlines how currency shortages experienced by both sides in the Anglo-Boer War were addressed through various measures.

A Prize-winning Naval Gunner • Among the medals awarded to a naval gunner on HMS Terrible is one for a champion gun crew, writes Dr Robin Thomas.

Bulgaria’s Changing Faces • As Bulgaria is poised to introduce the euro as its currency, Sebastian Wieschowski provides a numismatic portrait of a nation in transition.

U is for Unusual • This time, Paula Hammond suggests some options that could bring different shapes, images and materials to your collection.

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