Sniping - Strategy Tactics for Winning eBay Auctions Analysis and advice from a "Platinum Power Seller" We are aware that there will be many eBay members who firmly believe in and love sniping. Whether you...
Proof v. Uncirculated?We Explain the Difference We are always being asked the difference between proof and uncirculated coins. One very brief explanation is that proofs are shinier, but of course this...
The Gold Sovereign A brief history, with technical specifications. Gold sovereigns are probably the world's most famous and recognisable coins.We are limited to 10 images per review, so we have created...
How to Photograph Coins - Advice, Hints, Tips More...Coins can be difficult to photograph, but we are happy to share our experience. We recommend the best value digital SLR camera for the job. Benefit from...
Beware Gold Coins on eBay Which are Not Gold Beware of buying 'gold' coins on eBay which are not gold, just gold-plated, particularly German coins from German dealers. We sell a limited range of items...
Nazi Germany Rare Gold Coins Are Not Gold - Beware We thought we should alert you that there are many dealers offering Nazi German gold coins which are only gold plated, and not rare at all. These are all...
Krugerrands - The World's First and Most Successful One Ounce Gold Bullion Coin Kruger Fact File Everything you need to know about krugerrands.One Ounce of Gold In 1967, the South African Chamber of Mines had...
Hello to all my fellow coin collectors on eBay, and thank you for taking the time to read my guide. I have written several guides prior to this one and I have decided to try to consolidate all my knowledge...
1780 Maria Theresa (Theresia) Thaler First Things First The first thing to note about these coins is that they were not struck in 1780, but have been issued ever since, as an official restrike by the ...
Branch Mints Since 1871, British sovereigns were struck at branch mints, in addition to the Royal Mint in London.The first branch mint to strike sovereigns was Sydney in Australia. It made good sense to...