How to calculate gold coin price?

One of my readers favourite question is How much is my gold coin worth? I had been thinking about writing this post; How to calculate gold coin price? for over 3 months. It's not easy to find the right calculation for the estimate value of gold coins. Most of the time, the value worth more then the bullion price. But the easy way to calculate the value of your gold coins is by looking at the gold bullion price. This calculation can also be used for Silver Coin price. Thanks to my friend Wilson@Willy Chow for the tips and calculation formula. Hopefully this can help all Malaysian collectors who had been asking about Malaysia and Singapore gold coins.

Gold Silver price calculator

‎(current gold/silver price (per ounce) × 0.03215) × ( coin weight × gold/silver content) = coin silver value in US$

For example:
Tunku gold coin
(1820.80 x 0.03215) x (18.66 x 0.917) = US$1001.67 = RM3085.00

150th anniversary of Singapore gold coin.
(1820.80 x 0.03215) x (24.88 x 0.916) = US$1333.79 = RM4,028.98


Current Gold Price per ounce:


(If the chart cannot be viewed, you can go to Kitco.com)


Current Silver Price per ounce:



(If the chart cannot be viewed, you can go to Kitco.com)

For Free Currency Converter, you can try these website:
http://business.westernunion.com/currency-converter/

Please remember, this calculation is only for the bullion spot value. You must take into consideration the coin mintage, condition, type, age and also its rarity. For Malaysia gold coins market, this calculation give the "almost accurate" price for gold coins. Please give comment if you have any idea on this matters. This post meant to help collector who own a gold coin to calculate their estimate Gold/Silver Coins Value.

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9/11 Official Medal 2011

Everyone in this world knew what happen on 11 September 2001. Almost 3,000 people were killed in terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center in New York City. United States Mint released a 9/11 Official Medal 2011 for us to remember and honor those who perished in the attacks. The medal is authorized by Public Law 111-221, the "National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act of 2010." Its not just Americans who died in that tragedy, Malaysian who work in the World Trade Center that day also perished. 

The medal's obverse (heads side) design features Lady Liberty holding the Lamp of Remembrance. Behind her are beacons of light stretching skyward. Lady Liberty, the lamp and the light symbolize not only the immeasurable loss on that fateful day, but also the resilience and triumph of those who persevered. Inscriptions are ALWAYS REMEMBER and 2001 - 2011. The medal's obverse was designed by United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Donna Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Phebe Hemphill.

The medal's reverse (tails) design depicts an eagle - symbolizing the strength of the survivors, the families and the Nation - against a backdrop of cascading water. The flowing water is emblematic of peace, serenity, healing and the continuity of life. Inscriptions are HONOR and HOPE. The medal's reverse was designed by Weaver and sculpted by United States Mint Sculptor-Engraver Joseph Menna.

Pricing for the 2011 September 11 National Medal is currently set at $66.95. A $10 surcharge included in the price of each medal is authorized to be paid to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a private not-for-profit organization overseeing the design and funding of the memorial and museum at the World Trade Center site. The funds will support the museum's operations and maintenance once it is completed. To learn more about the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, please visit http://www.911memorial.org/.

To place an order, visit http://www.usmint.gov/catalog or call 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468). A shipping and handling fee of $4.95 will be added to all domestic orders.

Technical Specifications:

Condition: Proof

Contains: 1 ounce of silver

Diameter: 1.598 inches

Edge: Smooth

Mintage Limit: 2,000,000 (across all options)

MINT: Philadelphia or West Point

MINT MARK: P or W

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Rugby World Cup 2011 Coins

Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC) will be starting in 2 days time. New Zealand will be hosting this year RWC starting on 9 September 2011 until 23 October 2011. 20 countries will be competing each others in 13 venues for the 7th world cup. I am not a big fan of Rugby but any big competition like this should had some collection to help us remember them when it is over. I had been searching for information on any Rugby World Cup coins for 2011 that I can find but I only found 4 Mint/coin dealers who launched such coins for coin collector.

New Zealand Post
-All Blacks Silver Proof Coin

2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin launched by New Zealand Post on 19 October 2010. The one ounce pure silver coin is authorised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and, as per all New Zealand legal tender coins, has a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the ‘heads’ side. On the reverse of the coin, you can see Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief, All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver. Read More.

-All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011

All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011 is the second coin issued by New Zealand Post. The coin portrays the All Blacks performing Te Rauparaha’s famous ‘Ka Mate’ haka before a match - a performance for which they are renowned the world over.The rim of the coin is engraved with Te Rauparaha’s renowned chant of the ‘Ka Mate’ haka: “Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!” (“Will I die! Or will I live!”). Read More.

-2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released an official legal tender commemorative coin featuring the Webb Ellis Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup. The Cup is named after William Webb Ellis, who is often credited as the inventor of rugby football. The trophy is silver gilt and has been presented to the winner of the Rugby World Cup since the first competition in 1987. Read More.

-RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof set

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand also produced a RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set. You will get the Webb Ellis Cup Coin and four other coins representing country that had won Rugby World Cup before;  Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003). Read More.

Perth Mint
-Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011

Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011 minted by Pert Mint. The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo.Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination. Read More.

South African Gold Coin Exchange
-2011 Mandela SA Rugby

The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) launched the new 2011 Rugby Coin Set on 31 August 2011. The coin set come with a 1/2oz gold and a 1oz silver coin. The reverse of the coin feature the Springbok emblem and the reverse show Mandela’s bust with the words “A Long Walk To Freedom”. The coin set minted by Mint of Norway and has a limited mintage of 2011 sets. They also launched an exclusive 2oz Mandela Rugby Set contains a 2oz gold and 2oz silver medallion. Read More.

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South Africa 2011 Rugby World Cup Set

Another Rugby World Cup 2011 coins minted is the commemorative 2011 Mandela SA Rugby. The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) launched the new 2011 Rugby Coin Set on 31 August 2011. The coin set come with a 1/2oz gold and a 1oz silver coin. The reverse of the coin feature the Springbok emblem and the reverse show Mandela’s bust with the words “A Long Walk To Freedom”. The coin set minted by Mint of Norway and has a limited mintage of 2011 sets. They also launched an exclusive 2oz Mandela Rugby Set contains a 2oz gold and 2oz silver medallion that features Mandela’s bust on the obverse and the Springbok on the reverse. This 2oz Springbok set has a limited mintage of 500 and also minted by the Mint of Norway.

Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in 1987 and 1991 because of boycotts against South Africa. However, on their debut in the 1995 Rugby World Cup, the Springboks made South Africa proud by winning the final match against New Zealand 15 - 12. In 2007 the Springboks once again lifted the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup high by beating England 15 – 6.

This is more look like a medallion then a coin for me but I think it still a good collection to mention for Rugby World Cup 2011 Coins. You can contact South African Gold Coin Exchange at online@sagoldcoin.com to enquire about the Springbok coin set.

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RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand also produced a RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set. You will get the Webb Ellis Cup Coin and four other coins representing country that had won Rugby World Cup before;  Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003). The coin minted according to their nation. Only 2011 sets a minted for this collection.

Rugby World Cup 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One New Zealand dollar (NZD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.999), gold gilding (0.999)

Weight: 31.135g

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The Webb Ellis Cup, selectively gold gilded and special high-relief

Mint: BH Mayer's Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

The New Zealand Coin - exclusive to this set

The first-ever Rugby World Cup Tournament was hosted by New Zealand and Australia in 1987. The All Blacks faced a passionate French side in the Final at Eden Park and emerged victorious. The New Zealand silver proof coin has been struck from pure silver and shows an All Black in the 1987 uniform, fending off an opponent. The backdrop is a stylistic interpretation of the hammerhead shark (Mangopare) and the fern shoot (Koru) - the unique branding of RWC 2011.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One New Zealand dollar (NZD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver (0.999)

Weight: 31.135g

Diameter: 38.85mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: All Black in New Zealand's 1987 kit fending off opponent

Mint: The Perth Mint

The Australia Coin - exclusive to this set

The Wallabies’ first victory came in 1991 in London, where they defeated the English in a close but low-scoring game. Their second triumph was in 1999 in Cardiff, Wales, against France. The pure silver Australia coin is legal tender in Australia and has been struck to proof quality. The prominent player is shown in the official 1991 Australian kit during a line-out. The coin also bears RWC’s stylised Webb Ellis Cup design in the background.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One Australian Dollar (AUD $1)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.999)

Weight 31.135g

Diameter: 38.85mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: A line-out wit three Australian players from the 1991 Rugby World Cup

Mint: The Perth Mint

The South Africa Coin - exclusive to this set

South Africa entered and hosted the Tournament for the first time in 1995. Upon reaching the Final in Johannesburg, they faced the All Blacks and scored the winning drop goal in the last two minutes of extra time. Their second victory came in 2007 against France in Paris. The South African coin is 2 Rand and legal tender. Struck in proof quality fine silver, this coin pictures a player in South Africa’s 2007 kit running with the Rugby ball against a background of RWC’s stylised rugby ball image.

Technical specification:

Denomination: Two South African Rand (R2)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.925)

Weight: 33.626g

Diameter: 38.725mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: The South African Coat of Arms. The word South Africa in all 11 official

languages forms a pattern around the Coat of Arms

Reverse design: A player in South Africa's 2007 kit running with the rugby ball, over Rugby World

Cup 2011 stylisied representation of a rugby ball

Mint: The South African Mint

The England Coin - exclusive to this set

In 2003 the Rugby World Cup Tournament returned to Australia and was revamped to include 20 teams and 48 matches. England and Australia were thrilled to meet at the Final in Sydney, where England obtained their first-ever Rugby World Cup Championship title during the last moments of extra time.The £5 coin has been struck from fine silver by the Royal Mint. This proof-quality coin is exclusive to this set, and captures an English player in the 2003 uniform performing a drop-kick. The background includes the stylised rugby ball fishbone graphic from the infamous Rugby World Cup Event Mark.

Technical specification:

Denomination: Five pounds (£5)

Composition

and finish: Silver proof (0.925)

Weight: 28.28g

Diameter: 38.61mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

(Jersey coin)

Reverse design: A player in England's 2003 kit kicking the rugby ball with the Rugby World

Cup 2011 stylised represenation of a rugby ball in the background

Mint: The Royal Mint

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; RWC 2011 Champions Silver Proof Coin set or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

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2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin

New Zealand Post with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has released an official legal tender commemorative coin featuring the Webb Ellis Cup. The Webb Ellis Cup is the trophy awarded to the winner of the Rugby World Cup. The Cup is named after William Webb Ellis, who is often credited as the inventor of rugby football. The trophy is silver gilt and has been presented to the winner of the Rugby World Cup since the first competition in 1987. It has been held by Australia (twice, in 1991 and 1999), South Africa (twice, in 1995 and 2007), New Zealand (1987) and England (2003).

The 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin is the first coin in the 2011 coin programme and the New Zealand Post official Rugby World Cup 2011 product range. Government issued and New Zealand legal tender, the $1 coin is produced to the highest standards of craftsmanship. The one-ounce pure silver proof coin showcases the competition’s prize at its centre, with the Webb Ellis Cup shining through in special high-relief 24-carat gold gilding. In celebration of this prestigious event, the 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin is beautifully presented in a laser-engraved wooden case, lined with velvet to keep the precious collectable safe. Each case is individually numbered and comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity. It’s a superb way to join the build-up to the 2011 Tournament, and is destined to become a treasure for generations

Technical specification:

Denomination: New Zealand one dollar (NZD $1)

Composition and finish: Silver proof (0.999), gold gilding (0.999)

Weight: 1 ounce

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The Webb Ellis Cup, selectively gold gilded and special high-relief to provide a 3D effect, Rugby World Cup 2011 event mark

Designed by: Cue Design, Wellington, New Zealand

Mint: BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 15,000 (of which up to 12,000 will be available as individual coins)

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 Webb Ellis Cup Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

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All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011

All Blacks-Haka Silver Coin 2011 is the second coin issued by New Zealand Post. The coin portrays the All Blacks performing Te Rauparaha’s famous ‘Ka Mate’ haka before a match - a performance for which they are renowned the world over. Continuing the ‘black’ theme of the first All Blacks coin, the uniforms of the front three rugby players are accurately represented in full colour - all black, with the team’s fern emblem emblazoned on the rugby jersey and shorts. The second row of rugby players is beautifully engraved in fine silver. The rim of the coin is engraved with Te Rauparaha’s renowned chant of the ‘Ka Mate’ haka: “Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!” (“Will I die! Or will I live!”). 

This coin has a limited worldwide mintage of 3,000 coins and numbered certificates of authenticity, this New Zealand legal tender coin is a precious and highly collectable keepsake of your favourite rugby team. The 2011 All Blacks Coin: the haka sits in a striking black acrylic presentation panel, offering a modern way to display this precious coin. The acrylic panel is housed within a black leatherette box, which is embossed with the All Blacks logo. This official All Blacks licensed product is a fantastic sports souvenir and makes a truly memorable gift.

Technical specification:

Denomination: One dollar

Finish: Proof

Composition: 0.999 silver

Weight: 1oz

Diameter: 40mm

Edge treatment: Smooth edge engraved with the chant "Ka mate, Ka mate! Ka ora, Ka ora!"

Shape: Round

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: The All Blacks performing the 'Ka Mate' haka before a match

Mint: BH Mayer's Kunstprageanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 3000 coins

Haka coin Picture by stuff.co.nz

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 All Black-Haka Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

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Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011

Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011 minted by Pert Mint. The Wallabies have competed in all six Rugby World Cups, and won the World Cup on two occasions – in 1991 defeating England and in 1999 defeating France. The team competes annually with New Zealand and South Africa in the Tri-Nations Series. Within this series, they contest the Bledisloe Cup with New Zealand and the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate with South Africa. Currently, Australia is ranked second in the International Rugby Board World Rankings. The coin struck by The Perth Mint from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality, the Wallabies – Men of Gold coin is the official coin of the Australian Rugby Union (ARU).

The coin’s reverse depicts a Wallabies player in action, holding a rugby ball. The design features the famous Wallabies green and gold colours and official logo. The design also incorporates the inscription MEN OF GOLD 2011 and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin’s obverse depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the monetary denomination.

Technical Specification:

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1

Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1

Fineness (% purity) 99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135

Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00

Designer Ryan Vanderwiel

No more than 5,000 of these coins will be issued by The Perth Mint. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. The coin is housed in a classic display case and presented within a coloured shipper featuring the team colours. You can still buy this coin at Pert Mint Website: Wallabies-Men of Gold 2011.

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2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin

2011 All Blacks Silver Proof Coin minted by New Zealand Post on 19 October 2010. The one ounce pure silver coin is authorised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and, as per all New Zealand legal tender coins, has a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the ‘heads’ side. The 2011 All Blacks Coin is the first commemorative coin release from New Zealand Post, under an exclusive licensing agreement with the New Zealand Rugby Union. On the reverse of the coin, you can see Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief, All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver.

The 1 oz silver proof coin has been struck in 0.999 pure silver with a black reverse face. The coin is unmistakably All Blacks, and the black background is given even more impact with the fern design rendered in low-relief and clearly visible when viewed from different angles. Shining through in the centre of the coin is the ‘one dollar’ denomination and the official All Blacks logo shown in the strength of pure silver.

Technical specification:

Denomination: New Zealand one dollar (NZD $1)

Composition: Pure silver (0.999)

Finish: Silver proof

Weight: 1 ounce

Diameter: 40.0mm

Edge treatment: Milled

Obverse design: Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, England

Reverse design: Black face with a repeating fern pattern in low-relief. All Blacks logo and One Dollar are incused in silver.

Mint: BH Mayer’s Kunstprägeanstalt GmbH

Worldwide mintage limit: 10,000 coins

The item is still available at New Zealand Post website; 2011 All Black Coin or you can also buy them through selected New Zealand PostShop stores, at REAL Aotearoa stores in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, or by phoning 0800 782 677.

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2 Richard II groats for auction

2 Richard II groats for auction at the Chippenham Auction Rooms with a reserve price of £400. The 14th Century coins will be auction on 20 August 2011. The groats were dug up at a house in Sherston near Malmesbury in the 1960s. The seller has owned the groats for years but don't know how much they are worth. The coins has been identified as a Richard II groat by auctioneer Gordon Brockman. The auctioneer expect the price will go up at £1000.

Picture by BBC: Richard groats for auction

"When the client first brought the coins in, I thought they were Richard III groats," he said.

"But I compared the coins to some images online and worked out that they were Richard II.

"They look very similar but there's a difference in the three dots in the centre of the coins and in the way the hair falls on the king ."

Richard II reigned for 22 years from 1377 to 1399 which, according to Mr Brockman, could mean that as few as 800 coins are still in existence.

"Richard II wasn't around for that long and these coins are in remarkably good condition so we've put them in at between £400 and £600," he said.

Source: BBC News.

Richard II Groats Technical Specification:

Photo by ukdfd.co.uk

Description: Richard II groat of London

Mint: London

Issue Date: 1377 - 1399

Weight (grams): 4.4

Diameter (mm): 25

Metal: Silver

Obverse Description: Crowned bust facing within a tressure of arches.

Reverse Description: Long cross pattée dividing legends; three pellets in each angle.

Wikipedia: Groat or Fuppence is the traditional name of an English silver coin worth four English pence, and also a Scottish coin originally worth fourpence, with later issues being valued at eightpence and one shilling.

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New Zealand Mint Star Wars Coins

Today, New Zealand Mint has released their New Zealand Mint Star Wars Coins. The item will only be available for shipping starting 1 November 2011. The coins have an official license from Lucasfilm Ltd and a legal tender to Niue Island. The series will be limited mintage and will surely be a collector items for Star Wars and coins collector fan. Currently they have 2 packages of 1 oz Silver; Darth Vader and Millenium Falcon sets. They also have a Silver Plated base metal coins with 10 Star Wars character, they are planning to release 40 of such item.

1. Star Wars Millenium Falcon coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Star Wars Millenium Falcon set representing the rebel alliance. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of your favourite character duos of Luke Skywalker / Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi / Yoda, R2-D2 / C-3PO, Han Solo / Chewbacca and a Millenium Falcon Ship box. Open the Millennium Falcon case and hear authentic movie sound effects of the ship’s iconic “jump to light speed”. Read More.

2. Star Wars Darth Vader coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Darth Vader set will be representing the dark side. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of the dark side including Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Death Star, Stormtrooper and a Darth Vader case. Open the Darth Vader case and hear authentic movie sound effects of Darth Vader breathing. Read More.

3. Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins

New Zealand Mint has launched their Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins. The coins will be legal tender coin set for Niue. A total of 40 coins will be released as Silver Plated base metal coins, and a unique 40 coin holder will be available later. For now, you can start to order your ten Silver Plated base metal coins. Read More.

You can order and buy your coin sets directly from New Zealand Mint; Star Wars Legal Tender coins.

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Star Wars Darth Vader coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Darth Vader coin set will be representing the dark side. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of the dark side including Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Death Star, Stormtrooper and a Darth Vader case. Open the Darth Vader case and hear authentic movie sound effects of Darth Vader breathing. Only 7,500 of each coin will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Niue Island.

The first series includes eight 1oz 999 Silver coins depicting the characters of the Star Wars movies packaged in two unique four coin sets. The coins feature a full coloured image of Darth Vader, Emperor Palpatine, Death Star, and a Stormtrooper. The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Niue.

The silver coin series will be packaged as two unique sets of four coins. One will be the Darth Vader head, and the other the Millennium Falcon ship, representing the dark side and the Rebel Alliance. Open the Darth Vader case and hear authentic movie sound effects of Darth Vader breathing. Open the Millennium Falcon case and hear authentic movie sound effects of the ship’s iconic “jump to light speed”.

Each Star Wars set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint

Technical Specification:

Purity: 1oz Fine Silver 999

Country of Issue: Niue

Year of Issue: 2011

Denomination: $2

Diameter: 40mm

Finish: Proof Like

Mintage: 7,500

Price: USD391.66 including shipping

You can order and buy your coin sets directly from New Zealand Mint, read here; New Zealand Mint Star Wars coins.

Other related Star Wars Coins:

• Star Wars Millenium Falcon coin set
• Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins

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Star Wars Millenium Falcon coin set

For a 1oz of pure silver coins, New Zealand Mint will be producing two set of packaging. Each set come in four coins. The Star Wars Millenium Falcon coin set representing the rebel alliance. You will get four coins featuring a full coloured image of your favourite character duos of Luke Skywalker / Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi / Yoda, R2-D2 / C-3PO, Han Solo / Chewbacca and a Millenium Falcon Ship box. Open the Millennium Falcon case and hear authentic movie sound effects of the ship’s iconic “jump to light speed”. Only 7,500 of each coin will be issued by the New Zealand Mint. The coins are legal tender of Niue Island.

The first series includes eight 1oz 999 Silver coins depicting the characters of the Star Wars movies packaged in two unique four coin sets. The coins feature a full coloured image of your favourite character duos of Luke Skywalker / Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi / Yoda, R2-D2 / C-3PO, Han Solo / Chewbacca. The obverse of the coin features The Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II sovereign of the commonwealth of Niue.

The silver coin series will be packaged as two unique sets of four coins. One will be the Darth Vader head, and the other the Millennium Falcon ship, representing the dark side and the Rebel Alliance. Open the Darth Vader case and hear authentic movie sound effects of Darth Vader breathing. Open the Millennium Falcon case and hear authentic movie sound effects of the ship’s iconic “jump to light speed”.

Each Star Wars set comes with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity issued by New Zealand Mint

Technical Specification:

Purity: 1oz Fine Silver 999

Country of Issue: Niue

Year of Issue: 2011

Denomination: $2

Diameter: 40mm

Finish: Proof Like

Mintage: 7,500

Price: USD391.66 including shipping

You can order and buy your coin sets directly from New Zealand Mint, read here; New Zealand Mint Star Wars coins.

Other related Star Wars Coins:

• Star Wars Darth Vader coin set
• Star Wars $1 Silver Plated Coins

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Full Buck Moon Niobium Coin

Royal Canadian Mint has just released a Full Buck Moon Niobium Coin in June 2011 but all the single individual coins has been sold out. You can only bought it in a complete Full Moon $5 Sterling Silver and Niobium Coin Series of 4 coins. Most of the The 2011 Canada $5 Niobium Coin "Full Buck Moon" are already bought by reseller or dealers all over the world. This coin features a niobium metal inset with unique coloring that reflects the theme of the coin – Full Buck Moon. Each niobium core was selectively oxidized to create a unique finish—no two coins are exactly alike!

On the reverse show a young buck stands poised before a full Summer moon. The obverse of this coin also features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian portrait artist Susanna Blunt in 2003. Each colouring selectively applied to the niobium insert enhances the season’s theme.

Coin is encapsulated and presented in a wooden flip case, lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

July is the quintessential month of summer. Its full moon is known as Thunder Moon or Summer Moon, but its most common name is Buck Moon to reflect the fact that bucks in the North American wilderness are beginning to grow new antlers—a vision of elegance and strength inspired by the ever-changing cycle of life.

Technical Specification:

Mintage: Limited to 7500 coins worldwide

Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (outer ring) niobium (inner core, reverse) and 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (inner core, obverse)

Finish: proof

Weight: 8.5g

Diameter: 28 mm

Edge: interrupted serrations

Certificate: serialized

Face value: 5 dollars

Artist: John Mantha (reverse) , Susanna Blunt (obverse)

You can buy this limited edition coin at Royal Mint Canada.

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The Most Famous Ancient Coin

The Most Famous Ancient Coin in History, The "Ides of March", Silver Denarius minted by Julius Caesar assassin Marcus Brutus will be auctioned by Heritage auction on 9 September 2011. The coin pre-auction estimate is $500,000+ and if it reach that, it will establish a record price for a Roman silver coin. The coin has been in collection of many famous people including Hollywood producer Sy Weintraub and the actor Peter Weller. It was also in the world-famous Nelson Bunker Hunt Collection. Since the early part of the 2000s, the coin has been part of a private Arizona holding.

The dime-sized silver coin depicts the head of Marcus Junius Brutus, one of the ringleaders of the assassination plot, on its obverse. The reverse depicts a dome-shaped liberty cap (traditionally given to freed slaves), flanked by two drawn daggers and the Latin inscription EID MAR “Ides of March”. The dome-shaped liberty cap and two drawn daggers indicates Brutus' intention of freeing Rome from Caesar's imperial ambitions and the murder weapons employed to do so. The coin celebrated an assassination of Julius Caesar on the 15 March 44 BC.

Marcus Junius Brutus were born about 85 BC. Brutus was from a long line of Romans famous for resisting tyranny and defending Republican liberty. He was a close friend and protégé of Julius Caesar, but when Caesar seized power as Dictator in 49 BC, Brutus joined the Republican forces opposed to him. After the defeat of the Republicans the following year, Caesar pardoned Brutus and gave him every preferment. As Caesar became more megalomaniacal, however, Brutus joined the conspiracy against him and is said to have delivered the fatal dagger thrust, prompting Caesar’s final words (spoken in Greek), “You too, my child?”

Brutus had carried out the attack with some fellow Roman Senators in 44 BC when Caesar had come unarmed to address the Senate on 15 March. This day was known to the Romans as the ides, or the middle day of the month and was recognised on a new calendar system that Caesar himself had established just two years before.

After the murder, the conspirators or “freedom party” fled Rome to Macedonia to raise an army. Brutus assembled a pro-Republican power base in Macedonia (Greece) where he could wage war against Caesar’s successors, Mark Antony and Octavian. Looting gold and silver from the local population, he began to strike coins to pay his growing army. Amongst the coins the conspirators briefly struck to this end was this, the 'Ides of March' denarius.

In a final twist of fate, Brutus used the same dagger he had plunged into Caesar to take his own life following his final defeat at the second battle of Philippi on 23 October 42 BC. The Eid Mar denarii became rare because the type was deliberately recalled and melted down by the victors, Mark Antony and Octavian.

Source: Heritage Auction, British Museum.

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Singapore 46 Years of Independence coins

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) Launches the Singapore 46 Years of Independence Coins on 13 July 2011. The coin design draws inspiration from the 2011 National Day Parade (NDP) theme, ‘Majulah! The Singapore Spirit’. The official NDP 2011 logo is at the upper centre of the coin, while a mosaic formation of Singapore’s coastline by performers holding coloured cards on the floating platform occupies the bottom half of the coin. “The Singapore Spirit” tagline for the 2011 NDP theme runs across the mosaic formation. The diversity of people celebrating is depicted through human silhouettes at the centre of the coin. The newly opened Helix Bridge and the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre are also incorporated in the design to portray the NDP venue surroundings.

$5 Silver Proof Coin

The Silver Proof coin comes in a unique octagonal shape, the first of its kind in Singapore. The obverse of the coin bears the Singapore Arms with the year-date 2011. 31.10 grams of 999 fine silver with full colour application. Coin across corner size of 40.70mm. Mintage of 5,000 pieces.

$2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin

Proof-like condition with selective colour application. Coin diameter of 38.70mm. Mintage of 6,000 pieces.

2-in-1 Coin Set

The premium set with a limited mintage of 2011 sets comprises a $5 Silver Proof Coin and a $2 Cupro-Nickel Proof-Like Coin. The coins in this set form part of the mintage for the individual coins.

The coins will be issued on Wednesday, 27 July 2011. The coins will be sold by The Singapore Mint. For enquiries and coin orders, the public can contact The Singapore Mint at 6566 2626 / 6222 2486 / 6238 9890 / 6895 0288 / 6895 0358, or www.singaporemint.com. Last year Singapore 45 Years of Independence coins come with innovative rectangular shape

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Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio

The sci-fi blockbuster Transformers broke box office records on its opening weekend in North America in 2007. Based on the popular 1980s Television series, Transformers attracts audiences from around the world. The latest highly anticipated sequel, ‘Transformers: The Dark of the Moon’ will hit screens on 29 June 2011. The Perth Mint has issued three new coloured commemoratives portraying the characters of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron; Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio.

All three coins incorporate the inscription TRANSFORMERS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, each coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Technical Specification:

Silver Content (Troy oz) 1

Monetary Denomination (TVD) 1

Fineness (% purity) 99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g) 31.135

Maximum Diameter (mm) 40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm) 4.00

Designer Wade Robinson

The Transformers 3 coin is produced with authority from Dreamworks Paramount and Hasbro. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. With only 5,000 pcs coins minted for each Transformers 3 coins by the Perth Mint. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Housed in a clear display box, the coin is presented in a spectacularly illustrated shipper You can order this coin onlive via Perth Mint website. You will get a cheaper price for a complete Transformers 3-1oz Silver Proof Trio. Only 3 trio packs per customer.

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Transformers 3-Megatron Silver Proof

The Perth Mint The movie "Transformers: The Dark of the Moon" will start its worldwide screening on 29 June 2011. Perth Mint has released a trio coins for the Transformers Coins: Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and Megatron. The Perth Mint has just released this outstanding Transformers 3-Megatron Silver Proof commemorative coin. Long ago, Megatron was admired as one of Cybertron’s greatest champions, but over time, intense pride corrupted him. Using his unmatched power and rage, Megatron rules the Decepticons with an iron fist. He will do anything in his power to destroy Optimus Prime and the Autobots and claim the Universe for himself.

The coin’s reverse features a coloured depiction of Megatron and includes the Deceptacon logo. The design also features the inscription TRANSFORMERS and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.

Issued as legal tender under the authority of the Government of Tuvalu, the coin’s obverse depicts the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2011 year-date.

Technical Specification:

Silver Content (Troy oz): 1

Monetary Denomination (TVD): 1

Fineness (% purity): 99.9

Minimum Gross Weight (g): 31.135

Maximum Diameter (mm): 40.60

Maximum Thickness (mm): 4.00

Designer: Wade Robinson

The Megatron coin is produced with authority from Dreamworks Paramount and Hasbro. The coin is struck from 1oz of 99.9% pure silver in proof quality. With only 5,000 pcs coins minted for Megatron coins by the Perth Mint. The coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Housed in a clear display box, the coin is presented in a spectacularly illustrated shipper You can order this coin onlive via Perth Mint website.

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