Coin Collector

Coin Collector | 7 | www.allaboutcoins.co.uk DISCOVER COIN COLLECTOR MAGAZINE Enjoying this free digital magazine? It’s brought to you by the team behind Coin Collector , the UK’s fastest-growing coin collecting magazine. Every issue features coin updates, price guides, and in-depth articles written by some of the top numismatists in the world. Issue 7 is still available from our website (www. allaboutcoins.co.uk ) and features the following… In an exclusive article for Coin Collector , numismatist Rory Naismith examines two fascinating coins from Anglo-Saxon London; a silver penny of the 820s, which sheds important light on the interactions between Mercia and Wessex at that time; and a penny of the 1030s featuring the first known example of a street-name in a coin inscription. Royal Mint Director, Dr Kevin Clancy concludes his two-part guide to the iconic 1818 Crown; Dr Adrian Marsden begins a new series on identifying medieval forgeries, and Richard Kelleher examines another rarity from the Fitzwilliam Museum. Plus, we bring you more news on the latest discoveries and exhibitions, and another interview with a top numismatist, in the British Numismatist pages. We also provide an introduction to collecting medals, featuring a history of medals, an insight into both their sentimental and financial value, and top tips on how to start a collection; and take a look at the money mentioned in the bible and its significance. For collectors of modern coins, the issue will feature the latest Scarcity Index for 10p, 50p and £2 coins, as well as another insight into circulation coins from Change Checker. Our regular banknotes guides detail the growing trend for regional currencies across Europe, and we start our globe-trotting guide to collecting banknotes by country, with the spotlight on Australian paper money. Our focus on world coins includes an all-you-need-to-know guide to the South African Krugerrand, the story of the USA’s 1916 quarter dollar coin, and opinion columns covering the collecting scenes in Europe and the USA. With the latest coin news, auction prices (in the auction house and online), another insight into British tokens, and the latest new coins in detail, issue 7 of Coin Collector has already proved to be another hugely popular issue. The Royal Australian Mint have released three coins to celebrate Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic teams as they get set for the Tokyo Olympics, now planned for 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic has affected our lives in so many ways. The cancellation or postponement of events mean that some commemorative coins have been issued marking events that are no longer taking place. This hasn’t stopped the Royal Australian Mint who have recently revealed the dynamic designs of three Olympic and Paralympic coins, originally intended to celebrate the Australian athletes as they prepare for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Although the Olympic and Paralympic Games are now postponed until 2021, the coins still feature a ‘2020’ date. Coin Collector editor Matt Hill said: ‘The coins might not be particularly rare in terms of mintage, but the quirk of the different year for the coin and the actual event do make these coins more interesting and desirable. Another factor is the determination for the world to fully recover and for the Olympics to take place next year – what a celebration that could be – couple that with Australian patriotism and the coins could sell very quickly.’ The coins issued are as follows: A 2020 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin. The coin design shows a volleyball player poised to strike the ball. Mintage: Unlimited A 2020 50c Round Gold-Plated Uncirculated Coin that showcases the five new sports to feature at the 2021 Olympic Games: karate, sports climbing, surfing, skateboarding, and baseball/softball. Mintage: 20,000 A 2020 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Coin. The coin design features a wheelchair rugby player and includes the Paralympics Australia colour palette. Mintage: Unlimited Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) CEO, Matt Carroll, said: ‘The AOC is appreciative of the support of our partner the Royal Australian Mint. We are thrilled to see these special coins in the market right now to recognise the continued efforts of our athletes as they strive to keep their dreams of Tokyo alive. While the journey is now a little bit longer, our Australian athletes tell us they have Tokyo in their sights for 2021.’ AUSTRALIA’S 2020 COINS FOR 2021 OLYMPICS C OIN COLLECTOR ‘ RARE ÆTHELRED II MULE SELLS FOR £13,640! (seepage 8 fordetails) ISSUE SEVEN SPRING2020 ALLABOUTCOINS.CO.UK AN INTRODUCTIONTOTHE COINS OF EDWARD III £3.99 allaboutcoins.co.uk 772631 755000 9 07> IN-DEPTH COLLECTING GUIDES EXPERT INSIGHT Your guide to medieval forgeries How to start a medal collection The importance of coins in the Bible The story of the Krugerrand The gold coin that took the collecting world by storm WIN! LIMITED EDITION 50p SET • OPINION • BANKNOTES Coins shed new light on London’s history SPECIALREPORT SCARCITY REPORT: 2018 GB COINS p01CCMCover.indd 1 19/12/2019 11:15