Page 4 of Australian Rare Coin News & Research
We research and write regularly about the history and rarity of the items we handle. We write about news in the Australian numismatic market as it unfolds. We also write on what it takes to be a successful collector.
Explore the links on the left-hand side to see what we've covered in the past - if we haven't written about your exact area of interest yet, please click this link to let us know - we'll keep your request in mind when planning future articles.
2020-12-16 00:00:00
How to Tell When an Australian Paper Banknote Was Printed
July 23, 2021 | Andrew Crellin
Australian paper decimal banknotes were first introduced in Febuary 1966. From 1988 - 1996 they were gradually replaced by their polymer cousins.
Determining the year Au...
2020-12-16 00:00:00
Why Consecutive Serial Number Banknotes Don't Matter
December 24, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
Imagine your good fortune when you go to an ATM and end up with a stack of crisp $20 notes in your hand. As any keen collector would, you check the serial numbers. One by one, your pulse starts to quicken as you realise you have found yourself a set of consecutive serial number banknotes. ...
2020-12-15 00:00:00
First and Last Prefix Banknotes - Making the Generic Specific
December 23, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
No two collectors are the same. Some are happy to add any note with value or significance to their collection, while others are very specific and selective with the notes they collect or buy. Often it comes down to seeking out something exclusive that no-one else has.
Since the late 199...
2020-12-10 00:00:00
Why Condition and Quality Matters When It Comes to Collecting Australian Banknotes
December 24, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
There are more than 1.6 billion banknotes currently in circulation in Australia, so you would think that it would be relatively easy tcome across a rare banknote.
Unfortunately, it’s not a simple numbers game when it comes to collecting Australian banknotes.
There is a bridge ...
2020-08-31 00:00:00
The Case of the British East India Company (Madras) 1808 Gold Pagoda
November 20, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
We bought up a large collection of proclamation and colonial coins some time ago - some were “slabbed” (by both PCGS and NGC), while the remainder were raw.
We described the coins accordingly, took photos of them and posted them to our website - in time, the coins found new homes and al...
2020-06-06 00:00:00
So How Has the World Pandemic Lockdown Affected the Numismatic Trade?
November 20, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
You don't need me to let you know what life has been like since March 12th - that distant bygone date when the World Health Organisation (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 as a pandemic.
Just in Australia, we've had restricted movement not only internationally and interstate but within ...
2020-05-02 00:00:00
Noble Numismatics Auction 123 - A$3.40 million Sold in the Middle of a Pandemic Lockdown
November 20, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
Noble Numismatics held their 123rd numismatic action in Sydney between March 31st and April 2nd, which was smack bang in the middle of the lockdown imposed by the Australian Commonwealth and New South Wales State governments to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Although thi...
2020-04-17 00:00:00
IAG 91 - Australia's First Online Only Numismatic Auction With A Printed Catalogue
November 20, 2020 | Andrew Crellin
I reckon I'm correct in saying that the 91st auction conducted by International Auction Galleries at the Gold Coast on March 15th this year was the first numismatic auction that was held only online but still had a printed catalogue.
The Noble Numismatics auction that fol...