Many of you have been to the Maldives on holiday, but I’ll bet you have never seen this coin. It is a 1/2 Larin issued at the end of the 1700’s beginning of the 1800’s. It has Arabic writing on both sides, they converted to Islam by the 13th Century. The condition is Good Very Fine and they are a wonderful small coin, one that we have never offered before. We would guess that most people who live in the Maldives have never even seen one, let alone owned one. Supplies are limited and it is the first time that we have been able to offer it for sale.
The Maldives, a nation of many islands, joined the Royal Mint’s series of crownsized coins to honour the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations in 1996. The Maldives are in jeopardy of disappearing due to the rising oceans, one day they might just not exist. You have the United Nations building in New York with the 50th Anniversary emblem on one side and the arms of the Maldives on the other side. Unfortunately this Royal Mint series really didn’t take off, so today these crownsized Rufiyaa coins are difficult to find. All our coins are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and are now some 22 years old.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1992 $100 (Carranza) in Uncirculated condition.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1992 $200 (Independence) in Uncirculated condition.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1992 $50 (Juarez) in Uncirculated condition.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1992 $200 (Madero) in Uncirculated condition.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1981 10 Pesos in Uncirculated condition.
The 1968 Summer Olympics was held in Mexico City but has been remembered for the controversial actions of two African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos who each raised a black-gloved fist and bowed their heads during the playing of the national anthem. It is regarded as one of the most overtly political statements in the history of the modern Olympics. In response to their actions, Smith and Carlos were suspended from the US team and banned from the Olympic Village. This crown-sized 25 Peso coin struck in .720 silver is a fantastic commemorative coin from that infamous games. They are in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and have The Olympic rings beneath an Aztec ball player on one side and the Mexican coat of arms on the other side with the value to the left, and the silver purity and mintmark to the right.
We recently bought a nice little group of coins of Mexico. They use the same sign for their money as the United States but of course are worth far less, Nice coins and not easy to get. Here we present the 1977 Crownsized 5 Pesos in Uncirculated condition.
As many of you who collect Euros know, anything from Monaco is rare and expensive. The same holds true for the Pattern Ecu pieces of 1994. At that time everyone thought the new coinage was going to be called Ecus and not Euros. These were privately issued and highly collected. We have bought out the last of the group that was struck in 1994 and our prices are far more reasonable. These pieces can never be struck again. They have the famous Montgolfier’s balloon taking off over a country house with air balloons and sailing ships over a map of Europe
The coins of Morocco are very hard to get as they won’t let you take them out of the country. One of our contacts brought these to us. They are the bi-metallic 10 Dirham coins of 2019. They feature the King on one side and a castle on the other side. Not an easy coin to find and our supplies are very limited. If you collect bi-metallic coins it could be one that you are missing. They are Uncirculated and very difficult to find, outside of Morocco.
These are 50 Paisa issued in VS2004/5 or our dates 1948 and 1949. They are listed as KM718 and the coins on offer are in Extremely Fine condition. We have never seen them in such a high grade before. There are local designs on both sides with the legend in Nepalese which, to be honest, we cannot read. They are silver and in Extremely Fine condition and we have never seen them so nice. It is a coin that you don’t see and we have never offered before and at this price, they are great value.
The Half Cent coin of the Netherlands is the smallest coin they have ever issued. Because it was so widely used you usually see them in worn condition. We have a small group of the 1906 Netherlands Half Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated and Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These coins are in an outstanding condition. Get them while you can!
The Half Cent coin of the Netherlands is the smallest coin they have ever issued. Because it was so widely used you usually see them in worn condition. We have a small group of the 1906 Netherlands Half Cent in Brilliant Uncirculated and Choice Brilliant Uncirculated condition. These coins are in an outstanding condition. Get them while you can!
These silver 1 Gulden pieces were issued under Queen Juliana between 1954-1968. You have the Queen’s portrait on one side and the crowned standing lion of the Netherlands on the other side. The coins are in Extremely Fine condition and now of course have been replaced by Euro coins. Shame to see history obliterated in order to push a far less attractive issue. A coin struck in silver when money was money…
Way out in the Far East is a place to this day that has not been fully explored, New Guinea. It was under British rule during the reigns of both King George V and his son King George VI. Both Monarchs struck Sterling Silver Shillings for local use, this was the highest denomination struck. They were struck with a hole in the middle so they could be strung and worn around the neck of the locals, after all, most didn’t wear trousers. The coins on offer are struck in Sterling Silver here offer one of George V. They only made 2 dates of each King. Supplies are limited.
Way out in the Far East is a place to this day that has not been fully explored, New Guinea. It was under British rule during the reigns of both King George V and his son King George VI. Both Monarchs struck Sterling Silver Shillings for local use, this was the highest denomination struck. They were struck with a hole in the middle so they could be strung and worn around the neck of the locals, after all, most didn’t wear trousers. The coins on offer are struck in Sterling Silver here offer one of George VI. They only made 2 dates of each King. Supplies are limited.