World coins have been around a lot longer than United States coins by a long shot, the first ones being issued in 600 B.C. by the Kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor. In recent years, many collectors have discovered the advantages of collecting world coins. Two reasons are the fact that the variety of coins available is much greater and the price of the coins can be significantly lower than the equivalent United States coin. A perfect example would be the Mexican Eight Reales coin from the late 1700s, legal tender in the United States until the mid 1800s, that can be easily obtained for less than $100. A similarly dated United States coin similar condition would command thousands of dollars.
This coin was the first issue of what has become the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series, first issued in 1988. The tailless cat has become a symbol for its homeland, the Isle of Man, and was a natural choice for the first coin of this extremely popular series. The origins of this native Manx cat are steeped in mystery – biblical references abound, as do tales of ship-wrecked felines swimming ashore from Spanish Galleons. Shy but friendly, clever and endearing, the Manx cat has a personality all of its own, as does its coin. This beautiful uncirculated cat crown from the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series makes a unique gift idea that will please the most discriminating cat lover and has become a favorite of collectors of world coins with animal themes.
This coin was the eighteenth issue of what has become the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series, first issued in 1988. The Himalayan has a stocky body type, long hair and the placid temperament of the Persian but with the pointed pattern of the Siamese. The breed is docile and gentle though they do enjoy play. Their coats are long and luxuriant. The reverse of the 2005 coin carries a delightful portrait of a mother and her two kittens. This beautiful uncirculated cat crown from the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series makes a unique gift idea that will please the most discriminating cat lover and has become a favorite of collectors of world coins with animal themes.
Isle of Man – British Blue Cat – 1999 – One Crown – Brilliant Uncirculated – This coin was the twelfth issue of what has become the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series, first issued in 1988. One of the best loved British Shorthair breeds, the British Blue is strikingly beautiful with its smooth, silky, blue-colored dense coat and glowing amber eyes. The breed is a skilled mouser, can adapt to virtually all situations and make excellent family pets. This well loved breed is shown exquisitely sculpted on the reverse of the 1999 coin. This beautiful brilliant uncirculated cat crown from the Isle of Man Cat Coins Series is a unique gift idea that will please the most discriminating cat lover and has become a favorite of collectors of world coins with animal themes.
Cook Islands – Ina and the Shark – $3 – 1987(ND) – Pick 1 -Crisp Uncirculated — Ina was the love of Tinirau, the god of the ocean who lived on a floating island. One day Ina jumped into the sea in search of Tinirau, but since the sea was so restless, she was continually tossed back to shore by its gigantic waves. She enlisted the help of some fish to help her swim, but they were too small to carry her, so in her frustration, she beat them with a stick, permanently marking their bodies. This is how the angelfish got their black stripes. Eventually a shark agreed to carry her on his back. For the journey she took some coconuts with her, for food and drink. After some time, Ina became thirsty, so the shark raised his dorsal fin so that she could crack a coconut and quench her thirst. A bit later Ina became thirsty again and this time she cracked the coconut on the shark’s head. One version of the story says that this is how the hammerhead shark came about. Another story says that this is why there is a bump on a shark’s head, which is to this day called Ina’s bump. Reeling from the pain, the shark tossed Ina off his back dove below the waters, leaving her to flounder in the sea. Fortunately, Tekea the Great, the king of all sharks rose from the bottom of the sea and rescued Ina, carrying her to Tinirau’s island where the lovers were finally reunited. This crisp uncirculated banknote would make a nice addition to any collection of sealife or world banknotes. Over the next few months we will be aggressively searching out and obtaining wildlife banknotes, so feel free to bookmark this page and come back often to see the new additions to our collection.
Czechoslovakia – Joseph Stalin – 100 Korun – 1949 – Brilliant Uncirculated – Silver Crown
This is the annual issue of the Isle of Man cat coin and because of the issues with some major online payment platforms, we cannot mention the real name of the breed in the title, which is the Havana Cat.
One of the more unusual coins minted under authority of the government of the Somali Republic. Shaped like an electric guitar with enameling in red, white and silver on the reverse, this coin marks the 50th anniversary of the electric guitar. This coin would make a great gift for that guitar enthusiast in your life!
Dies ist ein authentisches Stuck der Berliner Mauer und kommt mit einem Echtheits-Zertifikat.
This is the annual issue of the Isle of Man cat coin and because of the issues with some major online payment platforms, we cannot mention the real name of the breed in the title, which is the Havana Cat.
Probably the most recognized Polish coin ever minted! I have been able to obtain a few of these coins directly from Poland. One of my best friends has carried one around on his keyring for years! Would make a great gift for that special Pole or world coins collector in your life, even if that happens to be you.
Great Britain – Wedding Coin – Every Bride Needs One! – As the poem goes: ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a sixpence in her shoe.’ A sixpence is a coin that was minted in Britain for over four centuries and was worth six pennies. So this wedding tradition is definitely English and is believed to have begun in the Victorian era. Each item in the poem represents a good-luck token for the bride. A sixpence in the bride’s shoe represents wealth and financial security. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted but this is the real deal and every bride should have one.
Collies are from Scotland, where they were bred for centuries to help manage flocks of sheep as well as other animals. So impressive is their ability to take complex direction in the task of herding that collie herding competitions will leave the novice spectator in dumb-founded amazement. A trained collie will follow commands communicated by the whistle of its master over large distances and amidst the bleating of great flocks of sheep. Their long hair is an adaptation to the cold Scottish Highland air. This coin is one of a Limited Edition of 250 pieces issued worldwide and comes with a mint-issued presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity.
This is a 2003 Dutch 5 Euro silver coin with Prooflike surfaces in an original Royal Dutch Mint descriptive folder.
This 40 millimeter diameter silver-plated coin comes with a gold-plated brass insert that can be placed upright on the surface of the coin to depict Neil Armstrong standing on the Moon’s surface, holding an American flag on July 20, 1969. Total mintage on this silver-plated proof crown was 2,000 pieces. It comes in a Mint issued box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
This genuine, giant half-dollar size bronze coin is known by world coins collectors throughout the globe as “The Lucky Irish Penny”. This large penny instantly became a collector’s item in 1968 upon adoption of the new decimal coinage system in Ireland. This Brilliant Uncirculated, heavy coin features a beautiful Irish harp on the obverse and a hen and chicks on the reverse. It is guaranteed to bring the bearer good luck. Would make a nice gift for any collector of Irish or world coins, or anyone you know in need of a bit of good luck.
This coin is one of a Limited Edition of 250 pieces issued worldwide and comes with a mint-issued presentation case and Certificate of Authenticity.
This one ounce proof silver coin comes with mint presentation case and informational graphic certificate of authenticity from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand.
This legal tender 1,000 Francs coin was issued under Authority of the Government of the Ivory Coast. The total mintage was limited to 1,000 coins.
Arctic Territories – Polar Dollars – Seal – $2 – 2010 – Polymer Banknote – Crisp Uncirculated
Congo – Set of (4) coins commemorating Pope John Paul II – – Brilliant Uncirculated
ANDORRA – ECLECTIC SIX COIN YEAR SET – 2002 – BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED — Thematically speaking, Andorra was all over the map when they decided on themes for their 2002 issues. This set consists of six coins: A One Centim coin, KM-176 that features Charlemagne (Charles the Great), a second Centim, KM-177, with a Mountain Goat and a third Centim, KM-178, that depicts Agnus Dei—The Lamb of God. The Two Centim coin, KM-179, shows the Edelweiss flower, native to the mountainous regions of southern Europe, while the two Five Centim coins depict wildlife. KM-180 shows a squirrel on a stump and KM-181 a male capercaillie (grouse) displaying plumage. Neat little six coin set would make a nice addition to any collection of world coins.
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