jr mayer numismatic training
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Basic coin training JR Mayer Collections product highlights
Coins & Medallions
Coin VS Medallion
CoinA piece of metal intended for use as legal tender and stamped with inscriptions and exact monetary value.
Issued by an authority i.e. central bank, national bank, monetary authority and etc that guarantees its weight and purity.
MedallionA medallion is struck both by government and private mints to honour historic events, anniversaries or other special occasions.
Medallion does not have monetary value.
Coin Diagram
ObverseReverse
Removable Inlay
Denomination Field
Relief
Edge Rim
Coat of Arms
Coin: What to look at?
Rarity & Limited MintageThe lower the mintage the higher the possibility that the value of the coin will increase since demand is higher than supply.
Policy and ImageThe more conservative, strict and stringent the issuing policy of the respective authority, the better the potential the value of a coin will increase.
AuthenticityCoins, issued by an issuing authority, commemorating an event and in addition being endorsed by a national or international institution (like FAO/UN) have a high degree of authenticity and are therefore highly numismaticEg. FAO Series – Ceres Gold and Silver Medallions (Food and Agriculture Organization, UN)
Type of Coins Numismatic Coins:
– Coins issued by the government to celebrate and honour important events, anniversaries, etc.– Can be both precious and non-precious metal– Often minted in proof finish, with limited mintage and face value
Bullion: – Coin with little numismatic value sold for its precious metal content and traded at the current bullion price. Gold or silver coins, bars or ingots– Often struck in prooflike finish or BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Circulation Coins: – Coins that were minted for commercial use and never become a numismatic coin – therefore suffers wear and tear; a used coin.
Commemorative Coin Finishing
Matte
High Reliefa coin with deep concave fields due to highly
raised designs. High relief coins require extra pressure to be fully struck and are difficult to stack.
Antique
Proof coins– coin minted from highly polished planchets and dies resulting in a well-struck coin with highly reflective fields– The mirror-like finish derives from high pressure strike in the minting process
Coin Edge
Plain Edge
Milled Edge
Lettered Edge
Decorated Edge
For the purpose of authenticity and create barrier for copying
Tips in Coin Care Tip 1: HousingKeep your coin in the provided presentation box.
Tip 2: RemovingBefore removing a coin from its capsule, consider whether it's really necessary
Tip 3: HoldingNever touch an uncirculated or Proof coin anywhere but the edge. Wearing clean surgical gloves is advised.
Tip 4: StorageKeep the coin in a dry environment with minimal changes in average temperature.
Tip 5: Avoid close contact Avoid holding numismatic items in front of your mouth. Small particles of moisture may eventually cause spots.
Tip 6: DraggingDo not drag coins across any surface. You can never be too careful.
Tip 7: Don’t polish.Polishing with the softest tissue or cloth will scratch the coin’ surface.
7 Steps in Coin Collecting Step 1: Identify YourselfStart with one or two meaningful series to which you as a person can associate.
Step 2: SpecializeSet goals and boundary on the series of your selections
Step 3: Learn Learn all you can about the particular coins you chose
Step 4: SubscribeSubscribe to coin publications to enhance your knowledge as much as possible
Step 5: Complete Try to collect all coins in one series to increase the potential numismatic value.
Step 6: PatienceCollecting coins is similar to collecting antiques, art, cars, and wines and requires a lot of patience. There are coins which appreciate immediately and there are others which appreciate after 20 years.
Step 7: Display Pick up a collector's display album or folder to proudly show off your collection
JR Mayer Collections Coins & Medallions
Product Highlights 2008 - 2009
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series I
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and national heritage.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series II
The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and national heritage.
* Available in Iran only
Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series I
A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Haram Gold Coin , the Hodja Akhmed Yassavi Mausoleum Silver Coin and Baiturrahman Mosque Silver Coin in Series I.
A treasure trove to cherish, this priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.
Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series II
A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi Gold Coin, Shah Faisal Masjid Silver Coin and Zahir Mosque Silver Coin in Series I. A treasure trove to cherish, this priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.
* Available in Iran only
Limited Mintage : 17,777 pcs
Dome of the Rock
This noble treasure features a fine silver coin distinctive with perfectly fitting Swarovski crystal fabric on the Dome of the Rock and green Swarovski component on the door of the religious sanctuary merging numismatic art with the seductively sparkling universe of crystal.
Limited Mintage: 17,777 pcs
Fine: Silver 999/- with Swarovski Fabric and Green Swarovski Component
Ferrari Coin Set-Series II
Ferrari F1 ShieldDiameter : 13.92 mm
Weight & Content : 1/25 oz Fine Gold 999.9
Quality : Proof
Edge : Milled
Issue Year : 2005
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Denomination: 10 Dollars
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands
Ferrari 500 F2Diameter : 38.61 mm
Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-
Quality : Proof
Edge : Milled
Issue Year : 2005
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands
Ferrari F2004Diameter : 38.61 mm
Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-
with One-side coloured on Three Dimensional Relief
Quality : Proof
Edge : Milled
Issue Year : 2005
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands
Limited Mintage: 8,000 Sets
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