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If you are someone who has researched gold coins at least once, then you might have come across "Krugerrand gold coins". Named after a former South African president, Stephanus Johannes Paul Kruger, these coins are still quite popular and in demand. Paul Kruger served as the president of South Africa from 1883 to 1900. He played a major role in the movement and therefore has a gold coin named after him. The observe of the Krugerrand gold coin has been stamped with his face, while the...

Also known as the Uruguay 1930 Constitution Centennial 5 Peso NGC MS-62 Gold Coin, the Uruguay 5 Peso Gold Coin is a highly demanded coin by collectors all over the world. It first made an appearance during the Great Depression for two primary purposes. The Uruguay government launched it to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the republic. Moreover, it was an attempt by the government of Uruguay to boost their declining economy, as the effects of the Great Depression were quite evident in...

In 2006, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued three commemorative coins on the request of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Sri Lanka, to mark the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi, or the 2550th anniversary of Buddha. These three coins were of Rs 2000, Rs 1500, and Rs 5. On 11 May 2006, an inauguration ceremony was held for the 2550 Buddha Jayanthi at the Presidential Secretariat, where these coins were gifted to President Mahinda Rajapakse and a few other dignitaries. They became available to the...

If you know someone who loves collecting coins and is also going to be a parent soon, congratulations, as your search for the perfect new arrival gift has ended successfully. This two-piece £2 silver bullion set was announced by the British Royal Mint in 2006 and is made up of .958 pure silver. It makes the most perfect gift not only because of the countless features it has but also because it comes enclosed in an elegant presentation case, which looks appealing to the eyes while...

Whether you're a coin collector or someone interested in precious coins for the sake of investment, Canadian silver coins can be an excellent pick as they are affordable, very good looking, and quite in demand. There are various reasons why people choose to collect coins. Some enjoy doing so, some want to protect their savings against inflation, and some are only looking at diversifying their portfolio. Silver coins are also popular because they are readily available and quite affordable,...