Coin Values
Generally, the market value of a coin depends upon the condition of the coin (grade), the type of metal it is made from, the number of collectors interested in it and how many coins remain in existence. age is not in itself the determining factor.

GRADING
Coins are graded depending on the amount of detail left on the coin and its general appearance. Most metals are very soft and the merest touching causes the loss of detail. A new coin kept in a pocket for a few days will reduce it from uncirculated to extremely fine and consequently halve its value to a collector. All collectors strive to obtain the best quality coin they can afford. Subsequently coins in lower grades can be a fiftieth of the value of an uncirculated coin.

DON’T CLEAN YOUR COINS!
Collectors hate cleaned coins. Wiping a coin with a cloth, dipping it in cleaner or polishing it can at best reduce the value of a coin and at worst completely ruin a coin. Even a gentle wipe with a cloth causes very fine scratches on the surface of a coin.
With current high silver and gold prices care should be taken not to sell better quality coins for only scrap value. We will give you an honest valuation on each coin and pay more than scrap value for all better quality coins.

PRE 1895 COPPER & BRONZE COINS
There are many very worn old copper and bronze coins. These have more sentimental value than collector value. To be worth more than scrap there must be sufficient detail remaining to be able to identify whether the coin has any variations in the detail in the date, the legend and the hair and jewellery of the monarch or Britannia.

GENERAL BRONZE COINS FROM 1895 TO 1967

COMMEMORATIVE CROWNS
