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Riders, Lions & Annas: A World Coin Journey from the Raj to the Eurozone

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Riders, Lions & Annas: A World Coin Journey from the Raj to the Eurozone

Welcome to this week's edition of the Collect and More coin newsletter! This week's selection is a passport through time and geography — from the dense forests of ancient Finland and the medieval rock carvings of Bulgaria, to the twilight years of the British Raj in India and a memorable football tournament on the Eastern European plains. Whether you're drawn to the founding moment of the euro, the UNESCO-listed art of the Madara Horseman, or the colonial elegance of a pre-independence Anna, there's a story in every coin here. Let's dive in. 🇫🇮 Finland — 1 Cent MS60 1999 (KM98)...

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Dutch Treasures: Tokens & Penningen from the Netherlands

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Dutch Treasures: Tokens & Penningen from the Netherlands

Hallo collectors!This week we are shining a spotlight on one of the most fascinating and often overlooked areas of numismatics: Dutch tokens and penningen from the Netherlands.While most collectors focus on circulation coins, tokens tell a completely different story — the story of everyday Dutch commerce, parking systems, amusement arcades, corporate anniversaries, and local businesses that no longer exist. Each piece is a small time capsule of Netherlands life.We have just added a new batch of 30 pieces from our Dutch collection, starting from just €0.15.🅿️ Parking Tokens — A Piece of Pre-Digital HollandBefore contactless payments, Dutch cities ran on...

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