Many people get a lot of enjoyment from collecting things, and all sorts of things can be collected, from stamps from all around the world, to certain toys and memorabilia. Another popular thing that people like to collect are coins, and there are many rare and valuable coins that collectors would love to add to their collections, both from the modern era and historic coins.
Currency has a long and interesting history too, and there is always more to discover. Many coin collectors will look for places to get coins such as these coin auctioneers www.hoskerhaynes.com if there is something particular that they want to add to their collection.
Of course, some coins are easier to find than others and some are almost impossible – here are some of the most valuable coins in the world…
The Canadian 1 million Dollar Coin – This was released in 2007, measures 50cm and is made of nearly 100% pure gold. Only a handful of people have purchased them, which is little wonder given their price tag!
The 1933 Penny – This is one of the most famous rare coins as records note that only 6 were ever made that year, although it has been suggested that there is one other in existence. Three were put under the foundations of the building and three more were sold to private collections.
Edward VIII Coins – Because Edward VIII was only king for a short time before abdicating, there were no coins released into circulation with his likeness on them, but there were some made as patterns.