The tomb of the Pharaoh Psusennes I in many ways surpassed that of Tutankhamun and Spectres issues his sarcophagus as a coin
The tomb of the Pharaoh Psusennes I in many ways surpassed that of Tutankhamun and Spectres issues his sarcophagus as a coin Anybody with even the remotest interest in ancient history will know of the discovery of the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhuman. It was a landmark moment in Egyptology because of its contents, usually looted in antiquity, but here largely complete. The haul was staggering in its beauty and [...]
The Phoenix Valkyrie silver medallion from PF Coins bursts into reality with three striking finishes
The Phoenix Valkyrie silver medallion from PF Coins bursts into reality with three striking finishes One of the staples of the numismatic world, not just in modern times, but throughout history, has been the female personification of a nation, or a myth, or a concept. Modern examples include Britannia, Liberty, Marianne, and Germania, amongst others, and they always seem to exude a classical feel. Joining them is a new medallion [...]
MDM debut their own Autumn Launch offerings and there’s a quartet of high-end coins delving into the ancient world
MDM debut their own Autumn Launch offerings and there's a quartet of high-end coins delving into the ancient world Having already done our coverage of Mint XXI's exceptional Autumn launch of new coin releases, and started the same for CIT's equally impressive line-up, it's time to add another heavyweight to the mix, and that is German producer MDM Wholesale. MDM have a reputation for making larger coins than most, with [...]
It’s Autumn Release time at CIT, with an impressive St Pauls Cathedral headlining a dozen new issues. Her’s our look at the first four.
It's Autumn Release time at CIT, with an impressive St Pauls Cathedral headlining a dozen new issues. Her's our look at the first four. Like all of the seasonal release tranches, the Autumn launches are linked to one of the world's premiere coin expos, and in this case, it's the one in Beijing, currently underway. The Liechtenstein-based producer, possibly the most highly regarded out there, has added twelve new coins to their [...]
Australia’s Christmas Beetle 30 g silver-plated coin (2027 Melbourne Coin Company)
Native to Australia, and for once not being violent, poisonous, or venomous, the Christmas Beetle (Anoplognathus) is so-named because of its increased visibility around Christmas time (they have summer weather at this time in the Southern Hemisphere). They're part of the wider Scarab family, and grow to [...]
Legendary Warriors 15: Attila the Hun 2oz silver coin (2026 T&S Coin)
Launching in 2023 as a collaboration with Pinehurst Coins, Legendary Warriors from T&S Coins is a series of fifteen two-ounce silver coins depicting some of histories greatest warriors. Encompassing people from the ancient world through to the 19th century, and across several continents, they're consistently themed [...]
Pik Coins returns to celebrating the US 250th anniversary with a two-piece bar incorporating a Silver Eagle bullion coin
Pik Coins returns to celebrating the US 250th anniversary with a two-piece bar incorporating a Silver Eagle bullion coin While the 250th anniversary of the United States hasn't brought the expected tsunami of coin releases we were expecting at the start of the year, there [...]
The arcane mysteries of the Tarot mark Pop Coin’s first range to embrace the blind box concept. Will you be lucky?
The arcane mysteries of the Tarot mark Pop Coin's first range to embrace the blind box concept. Will you be lucky? For over 600 years, a pack of cards called The Tarot, have been used to play games across parts of Europe, beginning in 1430s Italy, [...]
The Perth Mint issues the ultimate version of its iconic Redback Spider coin, in gold with diamonds
The Perth Mint issues the ultimate version of its iconic Redback Spider coin, in gold with diamonds A huge hit for The Perth Mint back in 2006, and the debut release in the mint's hit Deadly & Dangerous series that continues to this day, the Redback [...]
Memento Mori blows the house down with a skeletal Rock Star, and a bat is the latest Creatures of Nocturne coin
Memento Mori blows the house down with a skeletal Rock Star, and a bat is the latest Creatures of Nocturne coin Joining the Autumn launch bonanza is Top World Coins with their Mint XXI produced selection of three silver coins, all of them additions to [...]
The Germania Mint & Mint of Poland collaborative ‘Representatives of the Species’ series concludes with a vibrant Toucan coin
The Germania Mint & Mint of Poland collaborative 'Representatives of the Species' series concludes with a vibrant Toucan coin With over 40 species, all of them striking in appearance, it's probably fair to say that most people know of Toucans. The large and brightly coloured beaks, [...]
An intricately detailed Shield of Achilles is Precious Metal Collector’s latest gilded silver coin
An intricately detailed Shield of Achilles is Precious Metal Collector's latest gilded silver coin First described in Homer's epic tale of the Trojan War, The Iliad, the Shield of Achilles was used by the Greek hero in his fight with Hector. It's the first known [...]
The hit ‘Artefacts’ series from Germania Mint continues with the god Odin’s weapon of choice, Gungnir, on two new coins
The hit 'Artefacts' series from Germania Mint continues with the god Odin's weapon of choice, Gungnir, on two new coins The head of the Norse/Germanic pantheon, Odin, seems to be getting a lot of attention from Germania Mint, with minigold bars, and a terrific Sleipnir coin [...]
100th Anniversary of the Showa Period 1oz silver coin (2026 Japan Mint)
Japan is different from other countries in the way that it categorises its past. It defines periods in its history with names, and since 1868, has done so when the Emperor of Japan takes the throne. There have been five such periods since the 1868 Meiji Period [...]
Numiscollect journey through the seven sins, but mirror them with the seven virtues in their latest silver coin series
Numiscollect journey through the seven sins, but mirror them with the seven virtues in their latest silver coin series Most have heard of the Seven Sins, as they've been widely referenced in film, literature, and even the precious metal realm. Less well known outside of religious [...]
United Crypto States celebrates the US in its anniversary year with the help of a pair of American numismatic icons
United Crypto States celebrates the US in its anniversary year with the help of a pair of American numismatic icons United Crypto States (UCS), has expanded their range of crypto-denominated proof coins further, with the debut today of a pair of timely 250th anniversary US-centric designs. [...]
Coins Today are back with three amazing new stackable silver coins, and there’s a Christmas minigold for good measure
Coins Today are back with three amazing new stackable silver coins, and there's a Christmas minigold for good measure After a quieter period over the last couple of years, South Korean producer, Coins Today, are fully back in the saddle with a tranche of four new [...]
Parthava Coin releases a larger, gilded version of CITs epic three-ounce Thunder Dragon silver coin
Parthava Coin releases a larger, gilded version of CITs epic three-ounce Thunder Dragon silver coin One of the best producers working today, CIT's seasonal releases are eagerly awaited by coin collectors globally, and the Winter Launch most of all. The 2026 selection was genuinelly first [...]