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1 in 36....Tues, 27 July 2010

No not the odds of your number coming up in Roulette but rather the estimated number of £1 coins in circulation according to the Telegraph today (July 27). I've always been sceptical of such numbers - after all they are compiled by people who actually monitor £1 coins - and a lot of...

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Krause 20th Century is here...!Fri, 23 July 2010

AT last we have the BRAND NEW 20th Century Krause Catalog of World Coins in stock - those of you who know the Krause works will know how invaluable they are and this one is no exception - order your copy today! Just visit our on-line shop for details

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Banknote error?Thurs, 22 July 2010

According to news reports security printers De La Rue, who print banknotes for over 150 countries (including England), have suspended production amidst fears that sub-standard paper has been used. The company has so far refused to confirm whether or not notes using the paper, which "failed to...

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Perth MintMon, 19 July 2010

The Taxman and your coin collection

THE budget announcement by the new Coalition Government, on June 22, has put the subject of taxation back into the news. So, this month, in place of my usual “Comment”, GRAEME RESTORICK of Chard (1964) Ltd explains the implications of the new tax rules...

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The Standard Catalogue of Provincial Notes of England and Wales is here!Mon, 12 July 2010

Although we're officially launching the Catalogue this weekend at York, Roger Outing's fantastic new catalogue is available now! Listing as many provincial notes as have ever come on the market this incredible new work is guaranteed to become THE reference work on this fascinating subject. There is...

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Lost in the post...Mon, 12 July 2010

"Lost" in the postal system between East Anglia & Western France -  1914-15 Trio to Sgt 315783 D. Mc PHERSON. Scottish Horse/Royal Highlanders.
Any information or sightings to; Ron Withers on,ronjudy@free.fr  or Philip Burman on,01553 840350
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Huge hoard discoveredThurs, 8 July 2010

News is coming in of the discovery of a hoard of more than 52,000 Roman Coins. The hoard, discovered after a single coin was found and reported by a metal detectorist in Frome, Somerset was first unearthed in April but details are only just emerging now. It is thought that rather than being a hoard...

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Latest Coin News Issue:Perth Mint Click here to find out more
Issue #287 / August, 2010

In this issue:

  • Parthia v. Rome—Part X
    The end of an empire
  • Coins of the Viking invaders
    The numismatic impact of the Norsemen
  • Early Islamic coinage—Part XI
    The issues of Tamerlane

Medal News

Latest Medal News Issue:Gettysburg Click here to find out more
Issue #285 / June, 2010

In this issue:

  • Retrospective Awards
    Putting the case for the Berlin Airlift veterens
  • Confirming the connections
    The miitary link in a famous family
  • Awards Updated
    Awards of the George Cross and Conspicuous Gallentary