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1906 Denmark 20 Krone Mermaid

Today’s Gold Coin Prices … (discontinued)

Gold Coin Values Last updated – Friday, 18th September Daily updates have been discontinued I am frequently asked to value gold coins and this is a list of the more popular gold coins usually found in Ireland.  In perfect condition, a gold coin has a fixed weight but, as they get worn and polished over…

August 12, 2015 in 19th C, 20th C, 21st C, gold, Values.
Malta commemorative €2 coin 2015 - First flight from Malta

O’Brien Coin Guide: Commemorative €2 Coins of 2015

The descriptions on this page have been taken from the Official Journal of the European Union and the European Central Bank website. Coins are listed in chronological order, i.e. date of issue Where the dates of issue are the same, coins are listed in alphabetical order, by country (English spelling) Summary (to date) This summary…

April 20, 2015 in 21st C, euro, special €2.

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