Coincraft.com: NewsNewshttps://coincraft.com/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:17:56 GMTurn:store:1:news:blog:16https://coincraft.com/new-stock-for-march-is-hereNEW STOCK for March is here!We have added many new items to our website. One of the highlights is the Charles III, 2023 Coronation Gold 5-coin Proof Set. This exceptional set consists of five gold coins - the 1/4 Sovereign, 1/2 Sovereign, Sovereign, Double Sovereign, and Five Sovereign - all in exquisite Proof condition, specially issued for his Coronation.urn:store:1:news:blog:15https://coincraft.com/the-new-phoenix-issue-595-has-just-arrivedThe NEW Phoenix Issue 595 has just arrived!The Phoenix 595 is now in our office. It will be with our customers on our mailing list by around Wednesday, 13th March (depending on your postal service). Here's a sneak peek of what's on the front page for this issue...urn:store:1:news:blog:14https://coincraft.com/lets-celebrate-womens-history-monthLet's Celebrate Women's History MonthIn honour of Women's History Month (Fri, 1 Mar 2024 – Sun, 31 Mar 2024), we're taking a moment to recognize the incredible women who have shaped our world. From the fearless suffragettes to the brilliant scientists, from the determined activists to the ground-breaking artists, this month is dedicated to recognizing and honouring their extraordinary contributions.urn:store:1:news:blog:13https://coincraft.com/new-stock-we-have-added-over-70-new-itemsNEW STOCK - We have added over 70 NEW Items!We have added over 70 new items to our website. we are featuring the New 2024 King Charles III Gold Sovereign, a coin that weighs almost 8 grams of 22ct pure gold and is struck by the Royal Mint and is the first one of a new series.urn:store:1:news:blog:12https://coincraft.com/the-phoenix-issue-594-has-just-landed-on-our-doorstepThe NEW Phoenix Issue 594 has just landed on our doorstep!Issue 594 will be with our collectors around Wednesday, 21st of February (depending on your postal service). Without giving away too much, featured on the front page is the fantastic pair of Indian Gold Sovereigns in a handsome wooden display case. Treasury Pound notes, something you...urn:store:1:news:blog:2https://coincraft.com/re-think-the-secondary-coin-marketCoin Update – Is it time to re-think the secondary coin market?Coin Update, a coin-collecting website providing news and information to collectors online, released an interview with Richard on 23 April 2019. In the article Richard talks about the shape of the secondary market and the lack of support coin collectors receive from the various national mints.urn:store:1:news:blog:3https://coincraft.com/coinweek-travel-round-the-world-in-banknotes-with-coincrafts-new-catalogueCoinweek – Travel “Round the World in Banknotes” With Coincraft’s New CatalogueCoinweek reported on the launch of our new catalogue " Round the World in Banknotes" on 01 April 2019. The Catalogue is made up of highly collectible banknotes and it includes selections of vintage and some very recent banknotes issued by Central Banks. The 47 full-colour catalogue, compiled by our own senior Banknote specialist Claire Lobel, has offerings from almost every country in the world ranging from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.urn:store:1:news:blog:4https://coincraft.com/numismatic-news-exceptional-henry-iii-double-penny-for-saleNumismatic News – Exceptional Henry III Double-penny for SaleWhen we placed a unique Henry III Double-penny up for sale online, Numismatic News was one of the first publications to announced it to the coin-collector community.urn:store:1:news:blog:10https://coincraft.com/coincraft-richard-lobel-celebrate-50-years-in-londonCoincraft & Richard Lobel celebrate 50 years in LondonIn October 2018, Coincraft celebrated its 50th anniversary of being in London. We had 182 people who helped us celebrate. Dealers came from all over the world and all over the United Kingdom. We appreciate the time effort and of course, the money that it cost them to be there. Mostly coin and banknote dealers came, along with some family and some special friends. Thank you all! We had people come from: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, India, Israel, Italy, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, The Netherlands, The United States and of course from all over the United Kingdom. And yes we did have a 7’6” Uncle Sam greeting you as you came in. Check out the video with all the photos!urn:store:1:news:blog:5https://coincraft.com/antiques-trade-gazette-london-coin-dealer-expands-with-series-of-appointments-including-ex-spink-specialistAntiques Trade Gazette - London coin dealer expands with series of appointments including ex-Spink specialistA lot of changes happened in 2017: Phil and Isabelle joined us and we launched a new website (this website). Antiques Trade Gazette published a story about it...urn:store:1:news:blog:8https://coincraft.com/the-guardian-20-coin-on-its-way-but-expert-says-its-only-worth-8The Guardian – £20 coin on its way - but expert says it's only worth £8On 31 October 2015, the Royal Mint launched a new £20 coin. They claimed that the coin would have a "lasting value", but when asked about the value of this new coin, Richard had a very different opinion...urn:store:1:news:blog:9https://coincraft.com/evening-standart-royal-mint-is-accused-over-5-coin-thats-not-worth-a-pennyEvening Standard – Royal Mint is accused over £5 coin "that’s not worth a penny"Speaking to the Evening Standard, Richard shared his thoughts on the £5 commemorative coin issued for the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II by the Royal Mint in 2013.urn:store:1:news:blog:6https://coincraft.com/independent-mint-accused-of-making-a-mint-from-overpriced-souvenir-coinsIndependent – Mint accused of making a mint from overpriced souvenir coinsAt the start of 2012, many coin dealers were unsatisfied with the number of commemorative coins issued by The Royal Mint. The Independent interviewed Richard about it, here's what he had to say...