Gold coins had already been in circulation in England, when in 1489, King Henry VII ordered the creation of a gold piece that was larger in both weight and size. This regal coinage commanded a noble name: the sovereign. The original design featured a detailed image of the king in his full regalia on the […]
Continue Reading...First minted in 1967, the South African gold Krugerrand coin was an attempt to help market South African gold produced by the country’s mint. It eventually accounted for 90% of the global gold coin market by 1980, despite its association with the apartheid movement, which caused numerous countries to reject its use. After discovering an […]
Continue Reading...If you read Part I of this post, you would have a better understanding of how expensive collectible coins can be, based almost solely on numismatic value. Below are three more of the most famous and pricey coins. 1933 Double Eagle The most valuable American coin ever sold at public auction was a 1933 Double […]
Continue Reading...To coin collectors and aficionados, many coins are worth far more than their intrinsic platinum, gold or silver value and in some cases can demand millions depending on their rarity and condition. Below are just three of the most famous coins in the numismatic world. 1850-dated Liberty Head Double Eagle The Liberty Head double eagle, also […]
Continue Reading...The American gold eagle is an official gold bullion coin of the United States Government and first minted in 1986. Family owned and operated Jewelry-N-Loan in Costa Mesa California is no stranger to gold, silver, and platinum coins. With decades of experience in working with unique, rare, and important coins, the pawnshop is happy to […]
Continue Reading...Are you looking for a place to buy or sell collectible coins in Orange County? Jewelry-N-Loan in Costa Mesa is your solution. Jewelry-N-Loan will buy, sell and make loans on gold in the form of coins, bullion, jewelry and watches. We also pay top dollar for platinum, silver and currency. At Jewelry-N-Loan we pride ourselves […]
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