?Image from: Heritage Auctions . Napoleon 5 Francs 1811-K AU53 NGC. '2017 April 6 Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction #231714'. Retrieved from https://coins.ha.com/itm/france/france-napoleon-5-francs-1811-k-au53-ngc-/a/231714-61177.s?type=NGC231714
? This $5 silver proof coin commemorates the contributions of The Gold Rush era, for its role in the development of the country as an effective and successful colony. This coin is just one out of a five piece set of five dollar coins, each struck in sterling silver and each of which commemorates a person, place or event that played an invaluable role in turning the continent of Australia from the penal settlement it once was into the thriving nation it is today. On first arrival ...
? A total of 15,000 proof sets were struck in 1937 marking the ascension of King George VI. While generally a common issue, finding examples in the higher proof grades can be quite a challenge due to the style of the presentation case.
? A total of 15,000 proof sets were struck in 1937 marking the ascension of King George VI. While generally a common issue, finding examples in the higher proof grades can be quite a challenge due to the style of the presentation case.
? The Hong Kong Ten Cent coin issued during the reign of King George VI featured the Kings' portrait by Percy Metcalfe on the obverse. The artists' initials can be seen below the neckline. The legend around the perimeter reads KING GEORGE THE SIXTH. The reverse shows Chinese symbols of the denomination, date and country. inside a ring of dots. Outside this is the legend HONG KONG TEN CENTS. There were proof strikes between 1948 and 1951. Hong Kong was ceded to Britain in 1842 following ...