Angus often finds ancient Chinese relics, and many of them have been displayed in museums, and even once dug up an old Mexican reales coin, but it’s the first time he’s unearthed a Japanese coin. What ...
Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...
People have been pursuing the “hobby of kings” for over 2,000 years. Coin collecting, or numismatics, is a timeworn hobby, often passed down through generations. While collecting coins provides a ...
An extremely rare Australian coin has been listed for auction in Sydney and is estimated to be worth $120,000. The "holey dollar" coin was the first currency minted in Australia and is among a range ...