On visiting coin fairs and dealers' shops in the UK these days you will usually find at least a smattering of coins for sale which are held in officially authenticated plastic holders. The same is true of...
Investors in Time Rip Off Don't get ripped off by this company.Gold Silver Bureau of Ilford Essex Back about November 2002, Gold Silver Bureau of Ilford Essex, run by John Coppin, went into liquidation owing...
he Gold Sovereign - Part 2 This follows on from our original Gold Sovereigns eBay guide, but as we are limited to 10 images per review, we have had to split our guide into sections. Please spare two seconds to...
A Table of Kings Queens of England A useful table of Kings and Queens of England names and dates for dating coins, furniture, stamps and just about anything else. The Saxons 1 Offa 757 - 796 2 ...
Politics and rare coins might not seem to go together, but they are linked throughout the history of the United States. From the first coins of the 1650s to the change you carry in your pocket today, political...
WRL (W R L or W.R.L.) Stamped on Coins = Reproduction Made by Westair Reproductions Limited We notice numerous eBay auctions of WRL pieces which do not state "Reproduction" or "Replica" clearly in the title....
Piedfort - Heavy Weight Coins - Silver Gold Platinum A piedfort is a specially struck coin, originally made for presentation, perhaps by a monarch. The word "piedfort" is French and literally means "heavy...
A Brief History of the Gold £5 Coin The Largest British Gold Coin The five pound gold coin is Britain's largest and most impressive gold coin, although there was previously a five guinea piece which was about...
Accept Cash Payments It might seem obvious advice, but we suggest that in your payment options, you include cash as an option. It can often be less expensive to post cash by insured mail than to use PayPal,...
Inscriptions (Legends) on British Coins + Translations One quick way to identify coins is to read the writing on them. Often this will instantly tell you much about the coin, perhaps all you need to know. If...