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Coins & Medallions

Coin VS Medallion

CoinA piece of metal intended for use as legal tender and stamped with inscriptions and exact monetary value.

Issued by an authority i.e. central bank, national bank, monetary authority and etc that guarantees its weight and purity.

MedallionA medallion is struck both by government and private mints to honour historic events, anniversaries or other special occasions.

Medallion does not have monetary value.

Coin Diagram

ObverseReverse

Removable Inlay

Denomination Field

Relief

Edge Rim

Coat of Arms

Coin: What to look at?

Rarity & Limited MintageThe lower the mintage the higher the possibility that the value of the coin will increase since demand is higher than supply.

Policy and ImageThe more conservative, strict and stringent the issuing policy of the respective authority, the better the potential the value of a coin will increase.

AuthenticityCoins, issued by an issuing authority, commemorating an event and in addition being endorsed by a national or international institution (like FAO/UN) have a high degree of authenticity and are therefore highly numismaticEg. FAO Series – Ceres Gold and Silver Medallions (Food and Agriculture Organization, UN)

Type of Coins Numismatic Coins:

– Coins issued by the government to celebrate and honour important events, anniversaries, etc.– Can be both precious and non-precious metal– Often minted in proof finish, with limited mintage and face value

Bullion: – Coin with little numismatic value sold for its precious metal content and traded at the current bullion price. Gold or silver coins, bars or ingots– Often struck in prooflike finish or BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Circulation Coins: – Coins that were minted for commercial use and never become a numismatic coin – therefore suffers wear and tear; a used coin.

Commemorative Coin Finishing

Matte

High Reliefa coin with deep concave fields due to highly

raised designs. High relief coins require extra pressure to be fully struck and are difficult to stack.

Antique

Proof coins– coin minted from highly polished planchets and dies resulting in a well-struck coin with highly reflective fields– The mirror-like finish derives from high pressure strike in the minting process

Coin Edge

Plain Edge

Milled Edge

Lettered Edge

Decorated Edge

For the purpose of authenticity and create barrier for copying

Tips in Coin Care Tip 1: HousingKeep your coin in the provided presentation box.

Tip 2: RemovingBefore removing a coin from its capsule, consider whether it's really necessary

Tip 3: HoldingNever touch an uncirculated or Proof coin anywhere but the edge. Wearing clean surgical gloves is advised.

Tip 4: StorageKeep the coin in a dry environment with minimal changes in average temperature.

Tip 5: Avoid close contact Avoid holding numismatic items in front of your mouth. Small particles of moisture may eventually cause spots.

Tip 6: DraggingDo not drag coins across any surface. You can never be too careful.

Tip 7: Don’t polish.Polishing with the softest tissue or cloth will scratch the coin’ surface.

7 Steps in Coin Collecting Step 1: Identify YourselfStart with one or two meaningful series to which you as a person can associate.

Step 2: SpecializeSet goals and boundary on the series of your selections

Step 3: Learn Learn all you can about the particular coins you chose

Step 4: SubscribeSubscribe to coin publications to enhance your knowledge as much as possible

Step 5: Complete Try to collect all coins in one series to increase the potential numismatic value.

Step 6: PatienceCollecting coins is similar to collecting antiques, art, cars, and wines and requires a lot of patience. There are coins which appreciate immediately and there are others which appreciate after 20 years.

Step 7: Display Pick up a collector's display album or folder to proudly show off your collection

JR Mayer Collections Coins & Medallions

Product Highlights 2008 - 2009

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series I

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and national heritage.

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series II

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and national heritage.

* Available in Iran only

Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series I

A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Haram Gold Coin , the Hodja Akhmed Yassavi Mausoleum Silver Coin and Baiturrahman Mosque Silver Coin in Series I.

A treasure trove to cherish, this priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.

Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series II

A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi Gold Coin, Shah Faisal Masjid Silver Coin and Zahir Mosque Silver Coin in Series I. A treasure trove to cherish, this priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.

* Available in Iran only

Limited Mintage : 17,777 pcs

Dome of the Rock

This noble treasure features a fine silver coin distinctive with perfectly fitting Swarovski crystal fabric on the Dome of the Rock and green Swarovski component on the door of the religious sanctuary merging numismatic art with the seductively sparkling universe of crystal.

Limited Mintage: 17,777 pcs

Fine: Silver 999/- with Swarovski Fabric and Green Swarovski Component

Ferrari Coin Set-Series II

Ferrari F1 ShieldDiameter : 13.92 mm

Weight & Content : 1/25 oz Fine Gold 999.9

Quality : Proof

Edge : Milled

Issue Year : 2005

Limited Mintage: 8,000

Denomination: 10 Dollars

Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands

Ferrari 500 F2Diameter : 38.61 mm

Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-

Quality : Proof

Edge : Milled

Issue Year : 2005

Limited Mintage: 8,000

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands

Ferrari F2004Diameter : 38.61 mm

Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-

with One-side coloured on Three Dimensional Relief

Quality : Proof

Edge : Milled

Issue Year : 2005

Limited Mintage: 8,000

Denomination: 5 Dollars

Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands

Limited Mintage: 8,000 Sets

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