Micro-nations, Cinderellas, coins of tradition, unauthorized issues, unofficial issues, unrecognized nations and coins from places that do not even exist.. These are popular with many collectors due to their attractive designs, historical connections and many have very moderate prices in relation to their tiny mintages.

This unofficial 2019 eight-sided 5 Maray coin was issued for the Australian island of Tasmania. The obverse depicts a Tasmanian aborigine, a kangaroo and the Southern Cross from the Australian flag. The reverse features a Tasmanian Devil. The Tasmanian aborigines were largely wiped out be disease after the British settled in Tasmania. There are ongoing disputes about who, if anyone, can claim to be of Tasmanian aboriginal descent. The Tasmanian Devil is an endangered species due to a rapidly spreading facial tumor disease. The denomination Maray refers to a type of herring found off the coast of Tasmania. The 40mm silver-plated proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

Item TASMANIA TASMANIA 5 MARAY 2019 PROOF $19.95

ASHMORE & CARTIER ISLANDS FEATURES TURTLE & CROCODILE





The Ashmore and Cartier Islands are Australian territories located in the Indian Ocean between Australia and Indonesia. The islands have no permanent inhabitants; however, they are regularly visited by caretakers, researchers and Indonesian fishermen. The islands, being the closest Australian territory to Indonesia, are a popular destination for people smugglers transporting asylum seekers to Australia. Once they had landed on Ashmore Island, asylum seekers could claim to have entered Australian migration zone and request to be processed as refugees. Australia stations the ship ACV Ashmore Guardian off the islands much of the year to control access to the islands. This unofficial eight-sided 2019 dated 5 Dollar coin of Ashore & Cartier Islands depicts a sea turtle and Queen Elizabeth on the obverse. The reverse features a salt water crocodile, a shark swimming in the ocean and a bird overhead. The 40mm silver-plated proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item ASHMORE ASHMORE & CARTIER ISLANDS 5 DOLLARS 2019 PROOF $19.95





MAUI TRADE DOLLARS 2019 issue features one of Maui’s most beloved marine creatures, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or Honu, swimming in the pristine waters of Makena’s Turtle Town. The 2018 issue a depicts a humpback whale and the Black Rock in Kaanapali. Each November the magnificent humpback whales travel 3,500 miles (5,600 km.) from Alaskan waters to Hawaii to mate and give birth. Maui is one of their favorite spots. The Black Rock in Kaanapali was known to the ancient Hawaiians as Pu’u Keka’a. It was considered the jumping off place to join the spirits of their ancestors. Nowadays, to honor this ancient ritual, a lone diver climbs the rock, lights the torch, and dives into the ocean every evening as the sun sets. The 2018 issue also features a new reverse which depicts a map of Maui and lists major towns on the island. The 2017 issue commemorates Haleakala National Park on Maui. The coin depicts a Hawaiian owl, or Pueo, flying over the park. Two hikers can be seen on a trail coming down from the peak. issue features one of Maui’s most beloved marine creatures, the Hawaiian green sea turtle, or Honu, swimming in the pristine waters of Makena’s Turtle Town. Theissue a depicts a humpback whale and the Black Rock in Kaanapali. Each November the magnificent humpback whales travel 3,500 miles (5,600 km.) from Alaskan waters to Hawaii to mate and give birth. Maui is one of their favorite spots. The Black Rock in Kaanapali was known to the ancient Hawaiians as Pu’u Keka’a. It was considered the jumping off place to join the spirits of their ancestors. Nowadays, to honor this ancient ritual, a lone diver climbs the rock, lights the torch, and dives into the ocean every evening as the sun sets. The 2018 issue also features a new reverse which depicts a map of Maui and lists major towns on the island. Theissue commemorates Haleakala National Park on Maui. The coin depicts a Hawaiian owl, or Pueo, flying over the park. Two hikers can be seen on a trail coming down from the peak.

2016

2015 issue features a dolphin and a surfer riding the waves at sunset. The 2014 issue features a fierce looking Hawaiian Tiki god. The popular 2008 issue features a Hula dancer and a whale. They are beautiful coins from a beautiful island. Item MAUI19 MAUI 2019 TRADE DOLLAR, TURTLE BU $6.00 Item MAUI19x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2019 TRADE DOLLAR COINS, BU $95.00 Theissue features a dolphin and a surfer riding the waves at sunset. The 2014 issue features a fierce looking Hawaiian Tiki god. The popular 2008 issue features a Hula dancer and a whale. They are beautiful coins from a beautiful island. Item MAUI18 MAUI 2018 TRADE DOLLAR, WHALE & ROCK DIVER BU $6.00 Item MAUI18x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2018 TRADE DOLLAR COINS, BU $95.00 Item MAUI17 MAUI 2017 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, OWL BU $6.00 Item MAUI17x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2017 TRADE 2 DOLLAR COINS, BU $75.00 Item MAUI16 MAUI 2016 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, HUMPBACK WHALE BU $6.00 Item MAUI15 MAUI 2015 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, SURFER AND DOLPHIN BU $6.00 Item MAUI15x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2015 TRADE 2 DOLLAR BU $70.00 Item MAUI14 MAUI 2014 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, TIKI BU $6.00 Item MAUI14x20 ROLL OF 20 MAUI 2014 TRADE 2 DOLLAR COINS, BU $75.00 Item MAUI08 MAUI 2008 TRADE 2 DOLLAR, HULA DANCER UNC. $6.00

MACQUARIE ISLAND & TRAVERSAY ISLANDS COMMEMORATE FIRST RUSSIAN ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION



2016 marks the 25th annual issue of this popular series. Theissue features a humpback whale, pineapple and native flowers and has a nominal value of 2 Dollars. The design is a mirror image of the original 1992 issue.

Item MACQUARIE MACQUARIE ISLAND 10 DOLLARS 2019 PROOF $19.95

Item TRAVERSAY TRAVERSAY ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2019 PROOF $19.95

SUWARROW ATOLL HONORS RUSSIAN NAVAL HEROES AND BATTLES



Suwarrow Atoll (also called Suvorov, Suvarou, or Suvarov) was uninhabited when it was discovered by the Russian-American Company ship Suvorov in 1814. It consists of over 20 small islets surrounding a central lagoon that is about 12 by 5 miles (19 x 8 km). Since then it has been periodically inhabited. Lever Brothers had a settlement of about 30 people on the atoll from 1903 until it was hit by a cyclone in 1914. In October 2011, Russian politician Anton Bakov claimed to have purchased the atoll from the Cook Islands and declared it the capital of a new Russian Empire. The claim was denied by the Cook Islands. Today the atoll is a national park. This unofficial set of five 35.3mm copper-nickel coins of the Suwarrow Atoll commemorates great Russian naval heroes and battles. The reverse of each coin is in Russian and depicts the commander, sailing ships and Russian inscriptions that include dates of the war and the battle. The obverse includes the name of the atoll in Russian and English, the date, denomination and a coat-of-arms for Suwarrow consisting of palm trees, coconut crabs and a sailing ship. The five coins commemorate the following heroes and battles: Peter the Great – The Great Northern War 1720-1721 – Battle of Gangut - July 27, 1714; Count A.G. Orlov – Russian Turkish War 1768-1774 – Battle of Chesma June 26, 1770; F.F. Ushakov - Russian Turkish War 1768-1774 – Battle of Tendra - August, 28-29 1790; F.F. Ushakov - Russian Turkish War 1768-1774 – Battle of Cape Kaliakra July 31, 1791; and Prince M.M. Golitsyn - The Great Northern war 1700-1721 – Battle of Grengam, July 27, 1720;. Each coin is denominated 100 Pounds and is dated 2017. It is a great set of depicting sailing ships from place that had no previous coins.

Item SUWARROW SUWARROW ATOLL 5 COIN SET 2017 RUSSIAN NAVAL BATTLES UNC. $29.95

HEARD AND McDONALD ISLANDS COIN FEATURES PENGUIN FAMILY



Heard and McDonald Islands are a group of isolated, cold, windy and barren islands in the south Indian Ocean. They are an Australian external territory located over 2,500 miles (4,099km) southwest of Perth. In the 19th century a small number of whalers and sealers inhabited the islands, however today they are uninhabited. The reverse of this 2014 Heard and McDonald 5 Dollar coin features a family of penguins. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse. The silver-plated Proof coin is 40mm in diameter and has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

Item HEARD HEARD & McDONALD IS. 5 DOLLARS 2014, PROOF $19.95

BIG BAT ON 2018 MWALI COIN



The huge Livingston's Fruit Bat (Pteropus livingstonii) is featured on this unofficial 2018 5000 Francs coin of the Democratic Republic of Mwali. The critically endangered bat has a wing span of up to about 4 1/2 feet (1.4m). The national arms are on the other side of the coin. Mwali, also known as Mohéli, is one of the islands that make of the Union of the Comoros. Since gaining independence from France in 1975, Comoros has had constant political turmoil, with over 20 coups, multiple assassination attempts and various islands declaring independence. Mwali succeeded from the Comoros in 1997. It rejoined in 1998 and was given more autonomy. There are many that still want full independence, though the island is only 81 square miles (211 sq.km.) and has a population of only about 40,000. The 40mm eight-sided, silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

Item MAWLI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF MWALI 5000 FRANCS, 2018, PROOF $19.95

ODD SHAPED COINS OF GUAM



TERRITORY OF GUAM

HERE AMERICA’S DAY BEGINS

GUAHAN

” “W”. The 2018 triangular 20 Dollar coin of Guam honors the 330th anniversary of the Spanish colonization of Guam. In 1668 Spanish Jesuit missionary Diego Luis de Vitores establishe a mission in Guam on land donated by Chief Kephua. Both are pictured on the reverse of the coin. At first the missionaries were readily accepted, but after Kephua's death the following year violence arose between the native Chamorro and the Spanish in part due to conflicts in the cultural beliefs of the two groups. Vitores was killed in one such conflict in 1672. The silver-plated Proof coin measures 35mm on each side and has a mintage of only 150 pieces. The 2014 5 Dollar coin is curved. The reverse depicts a sea turtle, the name of the territory in the native Chamorro language “”, the date, the denomination. The silver-plated Proof coin is 49mm long and has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

Item GUAM20 GUAM TRIANGULAR 20 DOLLARS 2018 PROOF $22.00

Item GUAM5 GUAM CURVED 5 DOLLARS 2014 PROOF $22.00

A TRIANGULAR COIN FROM THE ILEMI TRIANGLE FEATURES LIONS

The Ilemi Triangle is a disputed territory on the claimed by both Kenya and South Sudan that borders Ethiopia. The approximately 5000 square mile (14,000 sq.km.) is inhabited primarily by nomadic tribes who regularly move across the national borders. The dispute arose from in a 1914 treaty. Though Kenya currently controls the area, a coin was recently issued for the "Independent Territory of Ilemi". The 2018 coin is denominated "20 Afaro". The obverse features a coat of arms for Ilemi supported by two lions and spears. The reverse depicts a lion and cub. The triangular silver-plated Proof coin is 35mm on each side. The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.

Item ILEMI ILEMI 20 AFARO 2018 PROOF $19.95

SULTANATE OF YOGYKARTA, ISLAND OF JAVA



This unofficial 2018 dated 5000 Rupiahs coin was issued for the Sultanate of Yogukarta on the island of Java (Jawa). Yogukarta is an autonomous Special Region of Indonesia ruled by a Sultan, making it the only officially recognized monarchy within Indonesia. The obverse depicts the a Hindu temple in the Prambanan Temple Compounds and the royal arms of the Sultan. The Prambanan Temple Compounds, located near the city of Yogukarta, consist of over 500 Hindu and Buddhist temples. The reverse features Buddhist stupas in the Borobudur Temple Complex. The Borobudur Complex is considered one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. Both temple compounds were built in the 8th and 9th centuries. They are not only architectural and cultural treasures, but also are standing proof of past religious peaceful cohabitation in this now Muslim nation. The 40mm eight-sided coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces and is Proof.

Item JAVA SULTANATE OF YOGYKARTA, JAVA, 5000 RUPEES 2018 PROOF $19.95





TRIANGULAR COIN FROM THE DISPUTED TERRITORY OF HALA’IB



Hala’ib is a disputed territory on the Red Sea. It is claimed by both Sudan and Egypt, though is controlled by Egypt. This unofficial triangular 2018 dated 10 Pound coin was recently issued for the “Independent Territory of Hala’ib”. Though independence might solve the dispute, it is highly unlikely that Egypt or Sudan would allow it to happen. One side features the eagle emblem of Independent Halab. The other side pictures a Dorcus Gazelle (also known as Ariel Gazelle), which is native to the region. The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces Item HALAIB HALA’IB 10 POUNDS 2018 PROOF $19.95



SEALAND HONORS KILLER WHALES

You may have some difficulty finding Sealand on the map. That is because it is a self-declared nation located on an abandoned 10,000 square foot W.W.II era radar platform approximately 6 miles off the coast of England. Sealand was founded in 1967 when Prince Roy occupied the platform, declared it a sovereign nation, and set up a pirate radio station. Though the British government tried to shut down the operation, the British courts held that Sealand was located in international waters and beyond the government's jurisdiction, so he was free to operate his own "nation". In 1978 the "country" was invaded and occupied by a German businessman over a contract dispute, however it was soon retaken by force under the leadership of Prince Roy. Prince Roy died in 2012 and the throne of Sealand passed onto his son Michael, who resides in England, while a caretaker lives on the platform. Currently Sealand's main source of income is from the sales of souvenirs and royal titles. In recent years amateur athletes have represented Sealand in unconventional or minor athletic events. In 1994 Sealand issued coins, all having similar designs. The Sealand Coat of Arms, date and denomination is on the obverse. An Orca, also known as a Killer Whale, is on the reverse. We offer three of these 1994 coins from this tiny nation: The Brilliant Uncirculated 39mm copper-nickel half dollar, the Proof 39mm 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver 1 Dollar, and the huge Proof bronze 2 1/2 Dollars. The 2 1/2 Dollar is an impressive 63mm (2 1/2") in diameter and weighs 1/4 pound (115 grams). The coin has a plain edge and comes in a capsule. They are attractive coins from a rather interesting "nation".

You may have some difficulty finding Sealand on the map. That is because it is a self-declared nation located on an abandoned 10,000 square foot W.W.II era radar platform approximately 6 miles off the coast of England. Sealand was founded in 1967 when Prince Roy occupied the platform, declared it a sovereign nation, and set up a pirate radio station. Though the British government tried to shut down the operation, the British courts held that Sealand was located in international waters and beyond the government's jurisdiction, so he was free to operate his own "nation". In 1978 the "country" was invaded and occupied by a German businessman over a contract dispute, however it was soon retaken by force under the leadership of Prince Roy. Prince Roy died in 2012 and the throne of Sealand passed onto his son Michael, who resides in England, while a caretaker lives on the platform. Currently Sealand's main source of income is from the sales of souvenirs and royal titles. In recent years amateur athletes have represented Sealand in unconventional or minor athletic events. In 1994 Sealand issued coins, all having similar designs. The Sealand Coat of Arms, date and denomination is on the obverse. An Orca, also known as a Killer Whale, is on the reverse. We offer three of these 1994 coins from this tiny nation: The Brilliant Uncirculated 39mm copper-nickel half dollar, the Proof 39mm 1 troy ounce .999 fine silver 1 Dollar, and the huge Proof bronze 2 1/2 Dollars. The 2 1/2 Dollar is an impressive 63mm (2 1/2") in diameter and weighs 1/4 pound (115 grams). The coin has a plain edge and comes in a capsule. They are attractive coins from a rather interesting "nation". Item SEALAND50C SEALAND COPPER-NICKEL HALF DOLLAR 1994 UNC. Br.X8.1 $15.00 Item SEALAND$ SEALAND SILVER DOLLAR 1994 PROOF Br.X9 $39.50 Item SEALAND2.50 SEALAND HUGE BRONZE 2 1/2 DOLLARS 1994 PROOF Br.X11 $45.00 Item SEALAND-SET3 ALL 3 OF THE ABOVE SEALAND COINS $90.00



A COIN OF KOSOVO



The Republic of Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in February 2008, though some nations, including Serbia still do not recognize it. Kosovo uses the Euro and has not issued any official coins or notes. Recently, however, an unofficial coin was minted by a Russian coin dealer to commemorate the Kosovo's 10th anniversary. One side of the 2018 Kosovo 50 Illyri depicts national hero Miloš Obilić (Obiliq). He is credited with the assassination of Ottoman Sultan Murad I at the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Both the Ottomans and Serbians suffered extremely heavy casualties in the inclusive battle. The Serbs were left with insufficient forces to continue to effectively defend their territory, which eventually succumbed to the Ottomans. The other side depicts the arms of Kosovo along with the dates 2008 and 2018. The denomination is named after a group of ancient Indo-European tribes that inhabited the region. The 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item KOSOVO KOSOVO 50 ILLYRI 2018 PROOF $24.00



A COIN OF KONIGSBERG



Konigsberg is the name of the Prussian city that is now Kaliningrad, Russia. After being mostly destroyed in World War II, it was captured by Soviet troops in April 1945. The remaining German population that did not die of disease or starvation were expelled and the city repopulated with Russians. Though part of Russia, it is separated from the rest of Russia by Poland and Lithuania. The obverse of this 2018 20 KonMark coin portrays the traditional coat of arms of Konigsberg. The reverse features the Brandenburg Gate, the only surviving gate still used for its intended purpose. The 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of 150 pieces. Item KONIGSBERG KONIGSBERG 20 KONMARK 2018 PROOF $19.95



COIN OF CORSICA HONORS NAPOLEON



This unofficial 100 Franc coin of Corsica commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Napoleon, who was born on Corsica in 1769, the same year Corsica was conquered by France. The reverse includes Napoleon's iconic hat and his royal emblem. The obverse includes an arm holding a cross and the flag of Corsica which features a Moor's head wearing a bandana. The eight-sided 40mm silver-plated Proof coin is dated 2018 and has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item CORSICA CORSICA 100 FRANCS 2018 PROOF $19.95





REPUBLIC OF SAUGEAIS



The Republic of Saugeais is a self-proclaimed micro-nation in eastern France on the Swiss border in the Department of Doubs. It is made up of eleven municipalities. It started as an off-hand joke on a French official in 1947 that has been continued ever since as a light-hearted venture that helps to raise funds for local needs. This 30mm square Proof 500 Franc coin was issued for Saugeais in 2018. The obverse includes the official arms of the Saugeais Republic, a knight and a bishop. The design was based on a 1987 postage stamp. The reverse features the denomination and the interior of the Montbenoit Abbey, which the Republic raised funds to help preserve. The silver-plated coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item SAUGEAIS SAUGEAIS 500 FRANCS 2018 PROOF $19.95



SCARCE WAZIRISTAN COIN



Waziristan is a rough, remote area of Pakistan that borders Afghanistan. Some claim it is the most dangerous place in the world. Its mostly Pashtun inhabitants have for centuries resisted outside control. Though Pakistan, and previously Britain claimed the area, they generally had little local control and faced frequent revolts. In recent years it has been used as a base by al-Qaeda, Taliban, Islamic State and other radical groups. This unofficial 2018 Waziristan 25 Kran features the Islamic crescent moon and star on the obverse. The reverse depicts a snow leopard and the denomination and name of the country in ArabicThe eight-sided 40mm silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item WAZIRISTAN WAZIRISTAN 25 KRANS 2018 PROOF out

KINGDOM OF ENCLAVA CUT-OUT COIN

The Kingdom of Enclava was founded in 2015 by a group of Polish tourists on what they believed to be an unclaimed bit of land on the Danube River between Slovenia and Croatia. Slovenia has since then claimed jurisdiction over tiny, 1075 square foot (100 sq.m.) territory. This 2018 coin of Enclava features a cutout image of a stork and a cattail reed. The obverse includes the emblem of the Kingdom of Enclava. The reverse includes a stork in flight, the national motto and the denomination: 25 Bitcoins. That is over $200,000 USD, but don't expect to be able to spend it. The 40mm silverplated coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item ENCLAVA KINGDOM OF ENCLAVA 25 BITCOIN CASH 2018 BU $24.00



COIN OF ATHOS



Mount Athos, also known as Holy Mountain in Greece, is the home of 20 Eastern Orthodox monasteries. It is an autonomous entity dating back to 963AD. It is expressly exempt from many of the rules and regulations of Greece and the European Union. This unofficial 2018 500 Drachma features the double headed imperial eagle on one side and the icon of the Virgin Mary standing atop the mountain on the other. Though Virgin Mary is the patroness of Mount Athos, no females, including female animals are allowed on the mountain. (though wild animals and apparently cats are exempt). The eight-sided silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item ATHOS ATHOS 500 DRACHM 2018 PROOF $19.75



INDEPENDENT RAKIURA

Rakiura, also known as Stewart Island, is the third largest of New Zealand's islands. It is about 19 miles (30km) south of South Island. It has a population of less than 400 and is rather isolated from the rest of New Zealand. Over the years there have been a number of Rakiura Independence events, including a declaration of independence, the issuance of postage stamps and selling of passports, though they were done more as fund raisers for local needs rather a than a political movement. An attractive Rakiura coin was recently issued. One side depicts a multi-colored tattooed Maori Warrior, sticking out his tongue and holding a taiaha (a sharp-pointed war club). Above him is the legend "INDEPENDENT RAKIURA". The other side features a Maori hei-tiki (neck pendant) and a taiaha. The unofficial coin is denominated as 10 Pera Pango (Maori for Black Pearl) and is dated 2017. The 40mm silver plated Proof coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces. Item RAKIURA RAKIURA 10 PEARA PANGO, 2017 PROOF $25.00





COINS FROM DISPUTED ISLANDS: SPRATLY & PARACEL





Item SPRATLY SPRATLY ISLANDS 100 YUAN 2018 PROOF $24.00 Item PARACEL PARACEL ISLANDS 500 PESOS 2018 PROOF $24.00



UNUSUAL MULTI-COLOR COINS FROM CORAL SEA REEFS





Item BOUGAINVILLE BOUGAINVILLE REEF 10 DOLLARS 2017, MULTI-COLOR PROOF $22.00 Item CORINGA CORINGA ISLETS 10 DOLLARS 2017, MULTI-COLOR PROOF $22.00 Item FLORA FLORA REEF 10 DOLLARS 2017, MULTI-COLOR PROOF $22.00 Item SHARK SHARK REEF 10 DOLLARS 2017, MULTI-COLOR PROOF $22.00 Item CORALSEA4 ALL 4 of the above 10 DOLLARS 2017, MULTI-COLOR PROOF COINS $85.00

OGLALA SIOUX COIN SET





The Oglala Sioux exercised their right as a "sovereign nation" to issue coins with 2014 six-coin set. The coins include the 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 Dollar. The coins have a common reverse depicting the tribal emblem which features a circle of eight tepees which represent the districts of their reservation. The obverses feature elements of their tribal heritage. The Ogala are one of the seven subtribes that make up the Great Sioux Nation. A majority of the Oglala live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, which is in the inscription on the reverse.

The Oglala Sioux exercised their right as a "sovereign nation" to issue coins with 2014 six-coin set. The coins include the 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1 Dollar. The coins have a common reverse depicting the tribal emblem which features a circle of eight tepees which represent the districts of their reservation. The obverses feature elements of their tribal heritage. The Ogala are one of the seven subtribes that make up the Great Sioux Nation. A majority of the Oglala live on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, which is in the inscription on the reverse. Item SIOUX OGALA SIOUX 6 COIN SET 1 CENT - 1 DOLLAR, 2014 UNC. $29.50



FIRST COINS OF THE LA POSTA INDIANS





Item POSTA LA POSTA INDIANS, 6 COIN SET 1 CENT – 1 DOLLAR, 2013 UNC. $29.50



COINS OF NEW ZEALAND'S OUTLYING ISLANDS Native wildlife is featured on these unusual unofficial rectangular coins from each of New Zealand's nine outlying islands. The coins are all denominated 10 Dollars and are dated 2017. Queen Elizabeth, the name of the territory and the date is on the obverse. The silver-planted coins measure 40mm x 25mm and are Proof. They have a mintage of only 150 or 200 pieces each.





Antipodes Islands pictures an Antipodes parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor). It one of two parrot species found on the islands, and one of only five ground-dwelling parrots in the world. The Antipodes Islands are located about 350 miles (560 km) southeast of the South Island of New Zealand. The islands were first charted in 1800 by Captain Henry Waterhouse. In 1803 his brother-in-law received a fishing monopoly for the islands, sailed for them and was never heard of again. There was a major sealing boom at the islands between 1805 and 1807 which lead to a battle between gangs of American and British led sealers. One ship carried 80,000 seal skins, worth the equivalent of millions of dollars today, to Canton. After 1807 the seal population was largely wiped out. Today the islands are uninhabited. The coin has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

Native wildlife is featured on these unusual unofficial rectangular coins from each of New Zealand's nine outlying islands. The coins are all denominated 10 Dollars and are dated 2017. Queen Elizabeth, the name of the territory and the date is on the obverse. The silver-planted coins measure 40mm x 25mm and are Proof. They have a mintage of only 150 or 200 pieces each. The coin from thepictures an Antipodes parakeet (Cyanoramphus unicolor). It one of two parrot species found on the islands, and one of only five ground-dwelling parrots in the world. The Antipodes Islands are located about 350 miles (560 km) southeast of the South Island of New Zealand. The islands were first charted in 1800 by Captain Henry Waterhouse. In 1803 his brother-in-law received a fishing monopoly for the islands, sailed for them and was never heard of again. There was a major sealing boom at the islands between 1805 and 1807 which lead to a battle between gangs of American and British led sealers. One ship carried 80,000 seal skins, worth the equivalent of millions of dollars today, to Canton. After 1807 the seal population was largely wiped out. Today the islands are uninhabited. The coin has a mintage of only 200 pieces. Item ANTIPODES ANTIPODES ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, PARAKEET PROOF $22.00



Auckland Islands are uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand. They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy. They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off. Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. In 1842 a group of Maori and their slaves taken from the Chatham Islands migrated to Auckland Island and survived there for 20 years. In 1849 a group of British colonists attempted to settle on Auckland Island, however the settlement was abandoned less than three years later due to the harsh climate and poor whaling. The coin depicts two New Zealand Sea Lions (Phocarctos hookeri). It has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

Theare uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand. They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy. They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off. Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. In 1842 a group of Maori and their slaves taken from the Chatham Islands migrated to Auckland Island and survived there for 20 years. In 1849 a group of British colonists attempted to settle on Auckland Island, however the settlement was abandoned less than three years later due to the harsh climate and poor whaling. The coin depicts two New Zealand Sea Lions (Phocarctos hookeri). It has a mintage of only 200 pieces. Item AUCKLAND AUCKLAND ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, SEA LIONS PROOF $22.00



Bounty Islands 10 Dollar coin features the Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora). The bird is one of the largest species of Albatross with a wingspan of about 10 feet (3 meters). The Bounty Islands are a small group of 13 uninhabited granite islets and numerous rocks, that are about 416 miles (670 km) east-south-east of the New Zealand's South Island and about 133 miles (214km) north of the Antipodes Islands. They were discovered by Captain William Bligh on his return from Tahiti in 1778 just months before the famous mutiny and named after his ship, HMS Bounty. The coin has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

This10 Dollar coin features the Southern Royal Albatross (Diomedea epomophora). The bird is one of the largest species of Albatross with a wingspan of about 10 feet (3 meters). The Bounty Islands are a small group of 13 uninhabited granite islets and numerous rocks, that are about 416 miles (670 km) east-south-east of the New Zealand's South Island and about 133 miles (214km) north of the Antipodes Islands. They were discovered by Captain William Bligh on his return from Tahiti in 1778 just months before the famous mutiny and named after his ship, HMS Bounty. The coin has a mintage of only 200 pieces. Item BOUNTY BOUNTY ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, ALBATROSS PROOF $22.00



Campbell Islands are uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand. They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy. They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off. Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. An attempt was made to farm sheep on Campbell island from 1896 until 1931, when it was abandoned because of the Great Depression. A manned weather station operated on Campbell Island until it was replaced by an automated station in 1995. The reverse of the coin features a pair of Black Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo). It has a mintage of 200 pieces.

Theare uninhabited possession of New Zealand in the Pacific Ocean hundreds of miles south of New Zealand. They are windy, wet, cool and cloudy. They were discovered in the early 19th century and immediately became bases for seal hunting, until the seals were all killed off. Whalers also used the islands during the 19th century. An attempt was made to farm sheep on Campbell island from 1896 until 1931, when it was abandoned because of the Great Depression. A manned weather station operated on Campbell Island until it was replaced by an automated station in 1995. The reverse of the coin features a pair of Black Cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo). It has a mintage of 200 pieces. Item CAMPBELL CAMPBELL ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, CORMORANTS PROOF $22.00



The Chatham Islands were settled about the 16th Century by a predecessor to the Maoris known as Moriori. After generations of warfare, the Moriori created a peaceful society in which bloodshed was virtually unknown. The islands were named after the ship HMS Chatham which landed there in 1791 and claimed the islands for Great Britain. In 1835 a group of about 900 Maori forced an English captain to take them to the Chatham Islands. They attacked, slaughtered and enslaved the Moriori, wiping out most of the population. Today about 600 people inhabit the islands. The islands are the breeding grounds to huge flocks of seabirds and is home to about fifty endemic plants adapted to the islands cold and windy climate. A Spiny Lobster, also called an Australian Crawfish (Sagmariasus verreauxi) is on the reverse of the coin. The lobster is one of the chief exports the Chathams. The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces..

Thewere settled about the 16th Century by a predecessor to the Maoris known as Moriori. After generations of warfare, the Moriori created a peaceful society in which bloodshed was virtually unknown. The islands were named after the ship HMS Chatham which landed there in 1791 and claimed the islands for Great Britain. In 1835 a group of about 900 Maori forced an English captain to take them to the Chatham Islands. They attacked, slaughtered and enslaved the Moriori, wiping out most of the population. Today about 600 people inhabit the islands. The islands are the breeding grounds to huge flocks of seabirds and is home to about fifty endemic plants adapted to the islands cold and windy climate. A Spiny Lobster, also called an Australian Crawfish (Sagmariasus verreauxi) is on the reverse of the coin. The lobster is one of the chief exports the Chathams. The coin has a mintage of only 150 pieces.. Item CHATHAM CHATHAM ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, SPINY LOBSTER PROOF $22.00



Kermadec Islands rectangular 10 Dollar coin depicts the odd looking Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). The sea-horse like creature has long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body, which serve as camouflage, giving it the appearance of seaweed. The Kermadec islands are 500 to 600 miles (800-1000 km.) northeast of New Zealand's North Islands. They may have been settled as early as the 10th century, and were settled by Polynesians around the 14th century, however were uninhabited when Europeans visited the area in 1788. The islands are uninhabited except for a New Zealand government station on the northernmost island in the chain. The coin has a mintage of 200 pieces.

Therectangular 10 Dollar coin depicts the odd looking Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques). The sea-horse like creature has long leaf-like protrusions coming from all over the body, which serve as camouflage, giving it the appearance of seaweed. The Kermadec islands are 500 to 600 miles (800-1000 km.) northeast of New Zealand's North Islands. They may have been settled as early as the 10th century, and were settled by Polynesians around the 14th century, however were uninhabited when Europeans visited the area in 1788. The islands are uninhabited except for a New Zealand government station on the northernmost island in the chain. The coin has a mintage of 200 pieces. Item KERMADEC KERMADEC ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, LEAFY SEADRAGON PROOF $22.00



Snares Islands , also known by their Maori name of Tina Heke are about 124 miles (200km) south of New Zealand's South Island. Captain George Vancouver named the islands "The Snares" because he considered them a shipping hazard. The uninhabited islands remain one of the last pristine areas of New Zealand. The coin pictures the Snares Penguins (Eudyptes robustus), Only 200 pieces were minted.

The, also known by their Maori name of Tina Heke are about 124 miles (200km) south of New Zealand's South Island. Captain George Vancouver named the islands "The Snares" because he considered them a shipping hazard. The uninhabited islands remain one of the last pristine areas of New Zealand. The coin pictures the Snares Penguins (Eudyptes robustus), Only 200 pieces were minted. Item SNARES SNARES ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, PENGUINS PROOF $22.00





Solander Islands are a small chain of uninhabited islands just south of New Zealand. They were sighted by Captain Cook in 1770 and named after Dr. Daniel Solander, a Swedish naturalist who was part of the crew. The islands have had only been briefly inhabited shipwrecks or marooning. It is the home to a number of rare plants and birds. The unoffical Solander 10 Dollar coin depicts a Glaucus marginatus, which is a species of small, blue sea slugs. They float upside down on the surface of tropical seas and eat Portuguese man o’ wars. The coin has a mintage of just 150 pieces.

Theare a small chain of uninhabited islands just south of New Zealand. They were sighted by Captain Cook in 1770 and named after Dr. Daniel Solander, a Swedish naturalist who was part of the crew. The islands have had only been briefly inhabited shipwrecks or marooning. It is the home to a number of rare plants and birds. The unoffical Solander 10 Dollar coin depicts a Glaucus marginatus, which is a species of small, blue sea slugs. They float upside down on the surface of tropical seas and eat Portuguese man o’ wars. The coin has a mintage of just 150 pieces. Item SOLANDER SOLANDER ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, SEA SLUG PROOF $22.00





Three Kings Islands are a New Zealand territory consisting of 13 islands about 34 miles (55km) northwest of Cape Reinga, New Zealand. They measure about 1.9 square miles (4.86 km2). The islands have been uninhabited since 1840. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of this unofficial silver-plated Proof 25mm x 40mm 10 Dollar coin. The reverse depicts a Phyllorhiza punctate, a species of jellyfish that is commonly called the floating bell, Australian spotted jellyfish or the white-spotted jellyfish. They are an invasive species having spread from their native habitat around Australia to the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaiian Islands, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Greater Antilles and western Atlantic. Each jellyfish can filter as much as 13,000 gallons (50,000 liters) of seawater per day, ingesting plankton that native species need, as well as ruining fishing gear and damaging boat intakes. The coin has mintage of only 150 pieces. It is the last in the series of rectangular 10 Dollar coins for the New Zealand Outlying Islands. The coin has a mintage of just 150 pieces.

Theare a New Zealand territory consisting of 13 islands about 34 miles (55km) northwest of Cape Reinga, New Zealand. They measure about 1.9 square miles (4.86 km2). The islands have been uninhabited since 1840. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of this unofficial silver-plated Proof 25mm x 40mm 10 Dollar coin. The reverse depicts a Phyllorhiza punctate, a species of jellyfish that is commonly called the floating bell, Australian spotted jellyfish or the white-spotted jellyfish. They are an invasive species having spread from their native habitat around Australia to the Mediterranean Sea, Hawaiian Islands, Gulf of Mexico, Southern California, Greater Antilles and western Atlantic. Each jellyfish can filter as much as 13,000 gallons (50,000 liters) of seawater per day, ingesting plankton that native species need, as well as ruining fishing gear and damaging boat intakes. The coin has mintage of only 150 pieces. It is the last in the series of rectangular 10 Dollar coins for the New Zealand Outlying Islands. The coin has a mintage of just 150 pieces. Item 3KINGS THREE KINGS ISLANDS 10 DOLLARS 2017, JELLYFISH PROOF $22.00







UNUSUAL SHAPED COINS OF CEUTA AND MELILLA





Item CEUTA CEUTA 500 PESETAS 2017, PROOF $19.75 Item MELILLA MELILLA 500 PESETAS 2017, PROOF $19.75



QUEBEC INDEPENDENCE COIN

Item QUEBEC-1LYS QUEBEC 1 LYS (1994) 1837 REBELLIONS Br.X5var. BU $40.00 Item QUEBEC-ESSAI QUEBEC ESSAI (1994) 1837 REBELLIONS BU $55.00

HELGOLAND COIN



Helgoland, also known as Heligoland, is a small island off the north-west coast of Germany. It has been inhabited since pre-historic times. Denmark controlled it from 1714 until 1807, when Great Britain gained control over it during the Napoleonic Wars. It then became a center for spying and smuggling against France. Though Britain originally planned to use it as a naval base, the Royal Navy decide to it was too exposed and too expensive to use as such. Instead it was turned into an upscale tourist resort. In 1890 Britain gave the island to Germany in exchange for the Germans allowing Britain to gain control of the independent nation of Zanzibar Africa. Less than 3 weeks before the surrender of Germany in World War II the British dropped 7000 bombs on the small island, annihilating almost everything and forcing the evacuation of the island. Britain again took possession of the island after the war and used it as a bombing range. In 1947 the British attempted to destroy the island by blowing up some 4000 tons of surplus World War II ammunition and bombs in what was known as the "British Bang". It was one of the biggest non-nuclear detonations in history. The island survived. In 1952 the island was returned to Germany and the former inhabitants were allowed to return to what was left. Today Helgoland is again a tourist resort. One side of this unofficial 2017 eight-sided 20 Mark coin depicts the island and its coat-of-arms. The other side pictures a pair of Northern Gannet birds (Morus bassanus). The birds will travel for 500 to 1000 miles (800 to 1600km) but each year will return to the same breeding grounds to find their same mate. The silver-plated Proof coin has a mintage of just 200 pieces. Item HELGOLAND HELGOLAND 20 MARK COIN 2017, PROOF $24.00







VERY RARE RUSSIAN IMPERIAL UNION ORDER PRESENTATION COINS



Russian Imperial Union-Order ", " For the Faith, the Czar and the Fatherland ", " 1929-1989 ", " 60 years of struggle " and " We are Russian, God is with us ". The reverse depicts the portrait of Czar Nicholas II with inscriptions: " 1894-1917 " (the dates of his reign), " Only National Assembly will choose the worthy successor " and the denomination " Ruble ". The coins are 38.25mm in diameters. Examples struck in copper, silver and gold were sold to supporters and the public as a fundraiser. In addition 60 pieces were struck in copper-nickel with an antiqued finish and 28 Essais were struck in antiqued bronze for presentation purposes. The Essai features the czarist eagle obverse on one side and the word Essai in Russian on the other. These rare presentation coins have not been available to the public until now.

", "", "", "" and "". The reverse depicts the portrait of Czar Nicholas II with inscriptions: "" (the dates of his reign), "" and the denomination "". The coins are 38.25mm in diameters. Examples struck in copper, silver and gold were sold to supporters and the public as a fundraiser. In addition 60 pieces were struck in copper-nickel with an antiqued finish and 28 Essais were struck in antiqued bronze for presentation purposes. The Essai features the czarist eagle obverse on one side and the word Essai in Russian on the other. These rare presentation coins have not been available to the public until now. Item RIUO-1R RUSSIAN IMPERIAL UNION ORDER 1 RUBLE 1989 Copper-Nickel $80.00 Item RIUO-ESSAI RUSSIAN IMPERIAL UNION ORDER ESSAI 1989, Bronze $80.00



AMSTERDAM 700th ANNIVERSARY FLORIN

1275 1975 // MOKUM // 700 // FLORIJN " and the three crosses from city's arms. Mokum is a slang name for Amsterdam.

This 1 Florin token was issued in 1975 as part of Amsterdam's 700th Anniversary celebration. . Amsterdam started as a fishing village around a dam in the Amstel river at the end of the 12th century. One side of the 22mm copper-nickel token features the city's coat-of-arms. The other has the legends "" and the three crosses from city's arms. Mokum is a slang name for Amsterdam. Item AMSTERDAM AMSTERDAM FLORIN 1975 UNC. $3.00



KINGDOM OF TAVOLARA COIN DEPICTS MOUFLON



Tavolara is a small island off the north-east coast of Sardinia with a population of about 50 and is the home of a NATO radio base. In 1836 Giuseppe Bertoleoni claimed to be the first king of Tavolara, which was said to be the smallest kingdom in the world. Since then members of the Bertoleoni family have carried on the tradition of the self-proclaimed kingdom and operates two seasonal restaurants on the island. One side of the coin features the arms of the Kingdom of Tavolara. The other side depicts a Mouflon ram and kid. At one time the island was famous for its wild goats, however they were alblll removed when the NATO station was built in 1962. The 40mm silver plated-Proof Tavolara coin is denominated 100,000 Lire and dated 2017. It has a mintage of just 200 pieces. Item TAVOLARA TAVOLARA 100,000 LIRE 2017 PROOF $22.00



DIEGO GARCIA DOLLAR PICTURES USS NIMITZ & F/A-18 HORNET

This unofficial 1 Dollar coin for Diego Garcia depicts a F/A-18 Hornet taking off from the USS Nimitz. Diego Garcia is the only inhabited island of the British Indian Ocean Territory and is the home of the United States Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia. The atoll was uninhabited until the late 18th century. After several unsuccessful attempts, the French and British established plantations on the island using imported labor. Between 1968 and 1973 the inhabitants were forcibly removed from the island and it was turned into a major United States military base. The F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine supersonic combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation). The USS Nimitz is a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and is one of the largest warships in the world. The 2016 dated silver-plated Proof coin is 40mm in diameter and has a mintage of only 200 pieces.

Item DIEGO DIEGO GARCIA 1 DOLLAR 2016 PROOF $22.00

WAKE ISLAND DOLLAR FEATURES RAIL BIRD

Wake Island is a coral atoll in the Western Pacific controlled by the United States and is also claimed by the Marshall Islands. It was once a major refueling stop for civilian and military aircraft crossing the Pacific, but with the advent of longer range aircraft in the 1970’s commercial aviation has virtually ceased. Today the island has about 94 residents and is administered by the United States Air Force. The obverse of this unofficial 2015 dated 1 Dollar coin of Wake Island depicts a Buff-Banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis). The reverse features the American Bald Eagle and a coat-of-arms. The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of only 250 pieces.

Item WAKE WAKE ISLAND 1 DOLLAR 2015, PROOF $22.00

OKINAWA DOLLAR FEATURES BATTLESHIP USS MISSOURI

MARINE CORPS BASE, OKINAWA, JAPAN

This unofficial Okinawa one dollar coin depicts the famed battleship USS Missouri. The Missouri was the last battleship commissioned by the United States and was the site of the surrender of the Empire of Japan which ended World War II. Okinawa was captured by United States forces in World War II after extremely fierce fighting. Today Okinawa is a prefecture of Japan and is the home of some 32 United States military bases that occupy about a quarter of the island. The reverse of the coin has the legend "" and a coat-of-arms. The 40mm silver plated coin has a mintage of only 250 pieces and is Proof.

Item OKINAWA OKINAWA 1 DOLLAR 2016 PROOF $22.00

COINS OF SOUTH OSSETIA



Item OSSETIA SOUTH OSSETIA 8 COIN SET, 1 KOPECK - 10 RUBLES 2013, UNC. $29.75

RARE ODD DENOMINATION ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA COINS AND PATTERNS



To the memory of Prince Felipe / 1921 * 2014

". Unfortunately due to an engraving error, the birth date was wrong on the initial batch of coins The correct date is 1927 rather than 1921. Only 25 nickel-silver versions of the coin were struck, along with 15 of the copper Patterns and 15 of the gold plated Patterns with the error date. The minting was then stopped and a new reverse die ordered.. The corrected version has the dates "1927 *** 2014" and was struck in nickel-silver, copper and gold-plated. Only 87 of each of the correct versions of the coins were struck. The coins all utilize the same obverse, depicting Prince Felipe. The Patterns utilize the obverse of Maision de Frappe Fleure de Coin, a private mint in Quebec. They are all extraordinarily rare pieces that had very limited distribution.

Item AP-87ERR ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 ERROR DATE COIN, MATTE UNC. $75.00

Item AP-PAT87-COP ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 COPPER ERROR DATE PATTERN, MATTE UNC. $80.00

Item AP-PAT87-GOLD ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 GOLD PLATED ERROR DATE PATTERN, MATTE UNC. $85.00

Item AP-87NS ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 CORRECT DATE, NICKEL-SILVER PROOF $40.00

Item AP-87COP ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 CORRECT DATE, COPPER PROOF $45.00

Item AP-87GLD ARAUCANIA-PATAGONIA 87 PESOS 2014 CORRECT DATE, GOLD-PLATED PROOF $50.00

2017 LIBERLAND COIN



The Free Republic of Liberland was founded in 2015. It is located on a 7 sq. kilometer (2.7 sq. miles) area on the Danube River between Serbia and Croatia known as Gornja Siga. Because of the shifting path of the river, neither country claimed the territory, so it was claimed by Czech politician and activist Vít Jedlička. He is attempting to establish a libertarian nation on the property. Though Croatia does not claim the territory, it does not allow anyone to enter the territory either, which has made it difficult to establish the new nation. That however has not stopped over 400,000 people from registering for citizenship on its website. This 2017 Liberland coin is denominated as 5 Merits. One side of the 30.5mm brass coin depicts the Liberland coat-of-arms, the other features the denomination and the tree and bird from the arms.

Item LIBERLAND-5M LIBERLAND 5 MERITS 2017 UNC. $9.75

SEX EUROS



set of 34 different (one for each day of the month and two on Sunday?). Exact designs will be our choice. They are fun pieces that can be used as a gag gift, in a bachelor party, or just an unusual bi-metallic to be added to your collection.

Item SEXx1 One SEX EUROS COIN, BU $4.00

Item SEXx7 7 DIFFERENT SEX EUROS COINS, BU $25.00

Item SEXx34 34 DIFFERENT SEX EUROS COINS, BU out

KING CHARLES III ON COINS FOR SCOTLAND, NORTHERN IRELAND & WALES

Item SCOT2 SCOTLAND 2 POUNDS COIN (2016) PROOF $24.00

Item NO-IRE2 NORTHERN IRELAND 2 POUNDS COIN (2016) PROOF $24.00

Item WALES2 WALES 2 POUNDS COIN (2016) PROOF $24.00

THE LORD OF THE RINGS COIN SET



The Axe of Durin which was made in the Great Halls and Mines of Mouria, late in the First Age. The 28mm copper coin bears the dour and bearded profile of Durin himself on the obverse, along with the Dwarfish Angerthaus inscription "Durin Turgul Khauzaddhum" which translates as "Duruin Lord of Mouria". On reverse below the double-bitted axe blade are the letters "BK" which are thought to represent "Bauruk Khauzad", meaning "Axes of the Dwarves". These coins would have been small change to the Dwarves, possibly enough to buy a half-pint of ale. The coin weighs about 9 grams of pure copper, and is struck on a "button blank" meaning that it is not punched from sheet metal, but rather cold-forged with a 50 ton hammer from a small thick metal button. The result is a slightly off-round but thoroughly antique look.



The unusual copper Fall Leaf of Holly comes from Eregion, a Second Age realm settled by Elven-folk. The coin is shaped like a holly leaf. The One side has an Elvish song written in an archaic Elvish language. The other side is written in runes.



The iron Eye of Sauron , was used by the minions of The Dark Lord in Mordaur, a wasteland in the south of Middle Earth. The coin features the all Seeing Eye.



The brass Brumby Penny from Rohan features the image of Mearas, the King of the Horses. Rohan is a Mannish kingdom that is noted for its horses and horsemen. The legend on the reverse translates as Theoden, King of the Eorlings.



The copper Raven of old Dale features the Raven of Dale on one side. The other side features birds and bees and the legend (in Futhark Runic) "Land of Milk and Honey". The coins are dated Year 2769 of the Third Age, shortly before the town was destroyed.by Smaug. Dale Town (or Dal Tun) was a city-kingdom of men and women located next the Lonely Mountain



Item LOTR-SET1 THE LORD OF THE RINGS 5 COIN SET IN FOLDER out

We also have a single coin from the above set:

Item LOTR-MOURIA MOURIA COPPER AXE OF DURIN Br.X1 $8.00

THE HOBBIT COIN SET



This set includes four coins of The Shire, from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit book and movie. The Shire is the abode for Hobbits. The set includes a thick copper Thrup'ny (3 pence), a copper Penny, a copper Haypenny and a brass or copper Farthing. Each coin depicts a different tree. The four coins were produced by the Shire Post Mint and come in a descriptive folder. The exact coins included vary from set to set.

Item HOBBIT-SET1 THE HOBBIT 4 COIN SET IN FOLDER out

We also have a few single coins from the above set:

Item SHIRE-HAY THE SHIRE 1/2 PENNY (HAYPENNY) Year 1402 $8.00

Item SHIRE-PENNY THE SHIRE PENNY WILLOW TREE $9.00

COLUMBUS ON ST. CROIX, VIRGIN ISLANDS DOLLAR

Christopher Columbus and one of his ships is depicted on this unofficial 2015 dated 1 Dollar coin from St. Croix. Columbus landed on the island in November 1493 and was attacked by the native Caribs (Kalinagos). Over the years ownership of the island passed between Spain, the Netherlands, the Knights of Malta, Great Britain, France and Denmark. Denmark sold it, along with St. Thomas and St. John to the United States in 1916, during World War I. Today it is part of the United States Virgin Islands. The obverse of the coin features a Bananaquit bird, the state bird of the U.S. Virgin Islands, perched on the letters “SC”. Below is the original Spanish name for the Virgin Islands. The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of just 250 pieces.

Item CROIX ST. CROIX 1 DOLLAR 2015, COLUMBUS PROOF $22.00

CARIB INDIANS ON ST. JOHN, VIRGIN ISLANDS DOLLAR

Saint John is the smallest of the three main United States Virgin Islands. Approximately 60% is a National Park. This unofficial 2015 1 Dollar coin of St. John depicts two native Island Caribs on the reverse. In the 18th Century Denmark established sugar plantations on the island and enslaved the Caribs to work on the plantations. The native population was quickly decimated by diseases. In 1917 Denmark sold the islands to the United States. The obverse features a Bananaquit bird, the state bird of the U.S. Virgin Islands, perched on the letters “SJ”. Below is the original Spanish name for the Virgin Islands: Islas Santa Ursla Y Once Mil Virgenes (Islands of St. Ursla and Eleven Thousand Virgins). The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of only 250 pieces.

Item JOHN ST. JOHN 1 DOLLAR 2015, CARIBS PROOF $22.00

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE ON ST. THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS DOLLAR



St. Thomas is part of the United States Virgin Islands and uses the U.S. dollar for their currency. However a Russian coin dealer decided it needed its own coin. He recently issued this attractive 2015 dated 1 Dollar coin for St.Thomas. One side depicts a pirate Edward Teach, commonly known as Blackbeard, and his ship. The other side features a bananaquit bird, the state bird of the U.S. Virgin Islands, perched on the letters “ST”. Below is the original Spanish name for the Virgin Islands. The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of just 250 pieces.

Item THOMAS ST. THOMAS 1 DOLLAR 2015, EDWARD TEACH (BLACKBEARD) PROOF $22.00

HOWLAND ISLAND DOLLAR



Howland Island is an uninhabited United States territory located just north of the equator in the central Pacific Ocean. There is evidence of pre-historic Polynesian presence on the island. It was claimed by the United States in 1857 under the Guano Islands Act. Two competing firms made claims on the island: The United States Guano Company and the American Guano Company. Both mined the island until the Guano was essentially depleted in 1878. In 1935 the United States settled four high school students from Hawaii on the island. The students made scientific and weather observations and built an airstrip. Amelia Earhart was scheduled to land and refuel on the island during their round-the-world flight in 1937, however she disappeared in route, never making it to the island. On December 8, 1941, the Japanese attacked the island, killing two of the four inhabitants. They remaining inhabitants were evacuated on January 31, 1942. During World War II the island was inhabited the United States Marines and was known as Howland Naval Air Station, though no aircraft is known to have landed there. In 1974 the island was declared a National Wildlife Refuge. This unofficial Howland Island 1 dollar coin depicts a bristle-thighed curlew (Numenius tahitiensis). The bird breeds in Alaska and winters on Howland and other tropical Pacific islands. The reverse features the American Bald Eagle and a coat-of-arms. The 40mm Proof coin is struck on silver plated brass and has a mintage of 250 pieces.

Item HOWLAND HOWLAND ISLAND 1 DOLLAR 2015, PROOF $22.00

BI-METALLIC COIN FROM THE STATE OF NUMISMA

STATE OF NUMISMA

UNUSUAL AS ORDINARY

The State of Numisma is a micro-nation created by Russian coin dealer Vladimir Startsev. Numisma recently issued this 2015 dated bi-metallic 50 Numismaru to commemorate his and his wife’s 50th birthdays. An outline of their conjoined busts is on the obverse of the coin. The reverse has a map of the world, the Moscow Mint mintmark and the inscriptions "" and "". The 27mm coin is Proof and comes in a capsule. Only 200 pieces were struck.

Item NUMISMA NUMISMA 50 NUMISMARU, 2015 PROOF $25.00

THE AMERICAN SILVER 5 DIRHAM

The American silver 5 Dirham is modern hard currency token based on ancient Islamic standards. In the late 7th century Umayyad Caliph set standard for 1 silver Dirham to be the the weight of 50 grains of barley. Recently various Islamic organizations have attempted to revive this ancient standard for a modern precious metal based currency. An Islamic organization in the United States recently issued a 5 Dirham coin based on the ancient standard. The coin 30mm is struck in .999 fine silver and contains 14.875 grams of silver. One side depicts the Kaaba and Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca. The other has a design that features stars and stripes and the words Peace in Hebrew, Arabic and English, The coin is dated 1436AH, which corresponds to 2014-2015AD. The coin was struck in the United States for distribution to Muslims throughout the world. It is an unusual American coin struck to an ancient and international standard.

Item US-5DIRHAM AMERICAN SILVER 5 DIRHAM, AH1436 (2014AD) BU $29.75

COINS OF WIKINGLAND



Item WIK-85 WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK 1985 VIKING SHIP & MAP $55.00

Item WIK-93 WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK 1993 THOR’S HAMMER $55.00

Item WIK-94 WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK YEAR 2244 (1994) WITH DATE $45.00

Item WIK-94E WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK (1994) WITHOUT DATE $55.00

Item WIK-95 WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK 2245 (1995) ANGLO-SAXON FURHOC $45.00

Item WIK-96 WIKINGLAND 10 WIKING MARK (1996) YOUNGER FUTHARK $45.00

Item WIK-SET SET OF ALL 6 OF THE ABOVE WIKINGLAND COINS $275.00

SCARCE FANTASY COIN OF HEJAZ



This scarce fantasy silver Hejaz 10 Piastres or ½ Riyal was made to appear to be an early coin of Hejaz. It is dated AH1334, Year 8 (1923) and bears the legends that was struck in Mecca (“Makka al-Mukarrama”). In reality it was struck some years ago in the United States. The coins is technically Uncirculated, however was given an “antiqued” finish. The 27.8mm coin has a reeded edge. It is a scarce coin and given the popularity of Saudi Arabian related coins, is sure to be in demand.

Item HEJAZ10P HEJAZ 10 PIASTRES Br.X2 ANTIQUED UNC. $95.00

A COIN FROM MARS (BARSOOM)

A Princess of Mars

John Carter

Chariots of the Gods

This most unusual fantasy coin is based on Edgar Rice Burroughs fictional series starting with "", which Disney recently made into the movie "". The story goes that the coins were found deep in a cave in the desolate hills of the Nevada desert. The unusual oblong silver coin pictures the nude Dejah Thoris, the princess of Helium, holding a sword and dagger. Helium is one of the realms on Barsoom. Barsoom is the what the Martians call their planet. The reverse is inscribed in a version of the pre-Hellenic Mycenaean "linear-b" script, which may indicate an ancient connection between Earth and Mars, as was proposed in Erich von Däniken book "". The coin is denominated as 10 Pi, a denomination mentioned in the books. It is approximately 25mm long, weighs 5 grams, and is struck in .999 fine silver. The coins appear to be lightly circulated, perhaps from having been used on Mars before somehow being teleported to Earth.

Item BARSOOM BARSOOM (MARS) 10 PI, DEJAH THORAS, VF $32.00

BERMANIA TICKLE TOKEN

Soggy Bear

Bermania is a fantasy kingdom created by coin dealer Allen G. Berman. Its latest numismatic item is the Tickle Token. It is modeled after the medieval English Touch Pieces. In the 17th Century English Kings would bless sufferers of scrofula by touching them with coins. The touch coins were modeled after the gold Angel: one side featured the Archangel Michael and a ship was on the other. Each piece was personally bestowed by the monarch. Word of this got around to Bermania, where it was believed that a tickle by the king would cure glumness. These tokens were sold those seeking admission to the Royal Tickle Ceremony of King Placebus I of Bermania. One side pictures an angel tickling a dragon with a giant feather. The other depicts the Bermanian Pirate ship. The 27mm copper token is Brilliant Uncirculated. Even if you don’t get tickled, it is good for a laugh.

Item BERM-TICKLE BERMANIA TICKLE TOKEN, 2014, BU $7.50

2014 CRIMEA COIN SET



CRIMEA CRIMEA 2014 5, 10, 25 & 100 RUBLES, UNC. $39.75

FANTASY COINS OF NORTH AMERICA

VINLAND SILVER PENNY OF LEIF ERICSSON

This silver penny might have been issued if Lief Ericsson’s Vinland colony in North America had been successful. Instead the Viking colony was abandoned after a few years and European knowledge of North America was forgotten for nearly 500 years. The coin is struck in a style typical of Viking coins. A helmeted Lief Ericsson is pictured with the legend “Lief Ericsson” on the obverse. A stylized cross and the legend “Vinland Moneta” is on the reverse. Just before his departure, Leif was forced to convert from paganism to Christianity on pain of death by Norwegian King Olav Trygvasson, hence the Christian reverse. Note however that the text terminator on the inscription on the obverse is a "Hammer of Thor" rather than the traditional cross, indicating that Leif had not completely given up his pagan ways. The coin is about 19mm in diameter and is struck in 90% silver. It is Uncirculated with an "antiqued" finish. It is an interesting and historical fantasy coin.

This silver penny might have been issued if Lief Ericsson’s Vinland colony in North America had been successful. Instead the Viking colony was abandoned after a few years and European knowledge of North America was forgotten for nearly 500 years. The coin is struck in a style typical of Viking coins. A helmeted Lief Ericsson is pictured with the legend “Lief Ericsson” on the obverse. A stylized cross and the legend “Vinland Moneta” is on the reverse. Just before his departure, Leif was forced to convert from paganism to Christianity on pain of death by Norwegian King Olav Trygvasson, hence the Christian reverse. Note however that the text terminator on the inscription on the obverse is a "Hammer of Thor" rather than the traditional cross, indicating that Leif had not completely given up his pagan ways. The coin is about 19mm in diameter and is struck in 90% silver. It is Uncirculated with an "antiqued" finish. It is an interesting and historical fantasy coin.

Item VINL-AR VINLAND SILVER PENNY Fantasy coin, Unc. $19.95



BI-METALLIC BOOTLEGGER DOLLAR FROM ALCATRAZ

Item ALCATRAZ ALCATRAZ BOOTLEGGER DOLLAR 2013, BU $8.00

Notorious gangster Al Capone is depicted on this bi-metallic 2013 "Bootlegger Dollar" from Alcatraz. The reverse depicts the island prison and a pelican. Alcatraz was a maximum security Federal Penitentiary located in San Francisco Bay from 1934 to 1963. It housed the most notorious and brutal criminals in the country. Prisoners could see the bright lights of the city, which was only about 1.25 miles (2km.) away, however the cold water and strong currents made escape almost impossible. Al Capone was housed at Alcatraz from 1934 to 1938. Though Capone was involved in smuggling and bootlegging liquor during prohibition, prostitution, as well as bribery of government officials, he was sentenced to prison for tax evasion. Today Alcatraz is a popular museum that attract over a million visitors annually. Of course, the coins were never used, but it is a fun memento of this infamous prison that once housed "the worst of the worst". The bi-metallic coin is 29mm in diameter and has a mintage of only 1000 pieces.

AMAZONIA COIN SET FEATURES BI-METALLICS & WILDLIFE

Item AMAZONIA AMAZONIA 8 COIN SET 10 - 400 REIS, 2012 UNC. $39.50





2012 MICRONESIA COIN SET FEATURES WILDLIFE & BI-METALLICS





Item FM-SET8 MICRONESIA 8 COIN SET: 1 CENT – 5 DOLLARS, 2012 UNC. $29.75

INDIVIDUAL MICRONESIA COINS FROM ABOVE SET:

Item FM-5D MICRONESIA 5 DOLLARS 2012 PYGMY KILLER WHALE, BIMETAL, UNC. $9.00

Item FM-2D MICRONESIA 2 DOLLARS 2012 DOLPHIN, BIMETAL, UNC. $8.00

Item FM-1D MICRONESIA 1 DOLLAR 2012 MANTA RAY UNC. $5.00

Item FM-50c MICRONESIA HALF DOLLAR 2012 BOAT & SHELLS UNC. $5.00

Item FM-25c MICRONESIA QUARTER DOLLAR 2012 TUNA UNC. $4.50

Item FM-10c MICRONESIA DIME 2012 HERON UNC. $4.00

Item FM-5c MICRONESIA 5 CENTS 2012 MOORISH IDOL UNC. $3.50

Item FM-1c MICRONESIA 1 CENT 2012 FLYING FOX UNC. $3.00

WHERE IS PURPLE SHAFTIEULAND?

You won't find Purple Shaftieuland in any atlas. The Purple Shaftieuland coins were created by coin dealer Bob Kolasa in 1970 as a spoof on foreign aid and the numerous coin sets being issued by obscure nations. The set of 5 coins includes a 16mm 1 Nudge, a 22mm 1 Twist, and 38mm 1/4, 1/2 and a Full Shaft. The coins were struck in both “brilliant brass” and “genuine unanodized aluminum” and come with a politically incorrect “ brochure ”. The coins are Uncirculated, though may show some minor spotting from sitting in storage since 1970. It is an interesting and fun fantasy issue.

Item PURPLE-BRSET SET OF 5 BRASS PURPLE SHAFTIEULAND COINS, 1970 UNC.-spots $35.00

Item PURPLE-ALSET SET OF 5 ALUMINUM PURPLE SHAFTIEULAND COINS, 1970 UNC. $25.00

Item PURPLE-1 PURPLE SHAFTIEULAND ALUMINUM COIN, Joel's choice UNC. $5.00

SILVER & COPPER COINS OF PURA PALU'E

Pura Palu'e is a fantasy island in the Indian Ocean. According to the Blue Waters Mint it is a peaceful paradise of some 11,500 people that exist without any formal government. Though it has little need of money for many transactions, coins have proved useful in stores when purchasing goods brought from off the island, such as salt, kerosene, batteries and cloth. In 2012 a silver 9 Tang coin was issued. One side of the coins depicts the face of a fierce man-god. The other side has the name of the country, denomination and date. The Tang was based on a denomination that was introduced in the Dutch East Indies in the 17th century, but was never widely accepted. The silver 9 Tang is 21mm in diameter, contains 1/10 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and is Brilliant Uncirculated.

Item PALUE-9T PURA PALU'E SILVER 9 TANG 2012 BU $18.00

2011 FRENCH TERRITORIAL COINS FOR ANTARCTICA





Adelie Land

Crozet Islands

French Antarctic Territory

Kereguelen Islands

Amsterdam Island and St. Paul Island

is the French claim of a slice of the Antarctic continent, which is not internationally recognized. The arms feature a crowned penguin. Theare a group of desolate, wet and windy islands in the Southern Indian Ocean that belong to France. It rains about 300 days a year and has winds over 60 mph (100 km/h) 100 days a year. Its only inhabitants are based at a research station. It is the site of many shipwrecks. In 1887 a shipwrecked crew attached a note to an albatross, which was found seven months later in later in Fremantle, Australia. Unfortunately by the time a rescue ship arrived the crew had perished. The arms of Crozet Islands depict a pig and half of a ship's wheel. Pigs had been introduced to provide food for stranded sailors, but have now been exterminated in an attempt to restore the original ecosystem.is administrative grouping for all of these tiny French territories. The arms depict an iceberg. The, also known as the Desolation Islands are the home to 50 to 100 scientists and researchers and a staff that runs a satellite tracking station. It arms depict an unusual native plant.are volcanic islands in the Southern Indian Ocean. The coat-of-arms features a spiny lobster. In 1928 a French established a lobster cannery on St. Paul. When the company went bankrupt in 1931, seven of its employees were stranded on the island. Five died, and the only two survivors were finally rescued in 1934. All the coins are dated 2011 and are Uncirculated.

Item ADELIE-100F ADELIE LAND 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $17.00

Item ADELIE-200F ADELIE LAND 200 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $22.00

Item ADELIE-500F ADELIE LAND 500 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00

Item ADELIE-SET SET OF ABOVE ADELIE LAND COINS: 100, 200 & 500 FRANCS 2011, UNC. $55.00

Item CROZET-100F CROZET ISLANDS 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $17.00

Item CROZET-200F CROZET ISLANDS 200 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $22.00

Item CROZET-500F CROZET ISLANDS 500 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00

Item CROZET-SET SET OF ABOVE CROZET IS. COINS: 100, 200 & 500 FRANCS 2011, UNC. $55.00

Item FR-ANT-100F FRENCH ANTARCTICA 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $17.00

Item KERGUELEN-100F KERGUELEN ISLANDS 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. out

Item KERGUELEN-200F KERGUELEN ISLANDS 200 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $22.00

Item KERGUELEN-500F KERGUELEN ISLANDS 500 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00

Item ST.PAUL-100F AMSTERDAM IS. & ST. PAUL IS. 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $17.00

COINS OF BASSAS DA INDIA FEATURES FRENCH SAILING SHIPS

La Couronne

La Couronne

Le Soleil Royal (The Royal Sun).

Formidable.

HMS Formidable

on the other.was France’s first Man of War. The ship, built for Cardinal Richelieu in 1636, carried 68 heavy cannons. The 22mm bi-metallic 200 Franc features the frigateLaunched in 1669, the 104 gun ship was a powerful and beautifully decorated vessel was a symbol of the power of Louis XIV. The ship was destroyed by a joint British and Dutch force in 1692. The 28.5mm bi-metallic 500 Francs pictures the battleshipLaunched in 1751, the ship took part in the Canadian campaign of 1755. She was captured by the British in 1759 in the Battle of Quiberon Bay, off the coast of France and became thein the Royal Navy. In 1768 she was dismantled. The reverse of the coins picture the arms of the island which feature two dolphins and a seahorse. All three coins are Uncirculated.

Item BAS-INDIA-100F BASSAS DA INDIA 100 FRANCS 2012 UNC. out

Item BAS-INDIA-200F BASSAS DA INDIA 200 FRANCS 2012 UNC. $22.00

Item BAS-INDIA-500F BASSAS DA INDIA 500 FRANCS 2012 UNC. $24.00

FIRST COINS FROM CLIPPERTON ISLAND INCLUDES BIMETALLICS

Item CLIPPERTON-100F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 100 FRANCS 2011 UNC. out

Item CLIPPERTON-200F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 200 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $22.00

Item CLIPPERTON-500F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 500 FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00

BI-METALLIC 2011 COINS FROM CABINDA AND REDONDA

Item CABINDA-WWF CABINDA 3 REIS 2011 WWF UNC. $16.00

Item REDONDA-WWF KINGDOM OF REDONDA 2 DOLLARS 2011 WWF UNC. $16.00

Item WWF-SET2 Above 2 bi-metallic coins: CABINDA & REDONDA WWF, 2011 Unc. $29.95

THE EMPIRE OF ATLANTIUM





Item ATLANTIUM-10S ATLANTIUM 10 SOLDI (2001) BU $25.00

Item ATLANTIUM-30S ATLANTIUM 30 SOLDI (2011) BU $40.00

2011 LUNDY COIN SET FEATURES PUFFINS

Lundy Lights and Leads

", which is a reference to the islands two lighthouses. They are attractive coins from a tiny but beautiful and historic island.

Item LUNDY LUNDY 5 COIN SET 1/2 - 6 PUFFINS, 2011 BU $27.50



INDIVIDUAL COINS FROM THE ABOVE SET:

Item LUNDY-1/2P LUNDY 1/2 PUFFIN 2011 BU $4.00

Item LUNDY-1P LUNDY 1 PUFFIN 2011 BU $5.00

Item LUNDY-2P LUNDY 2 PUFFINS 2011 BU $6.00

Item LUNDY-4P LUNDY 4 PUFFINS 2011 BU $7.00

Item LUNDY-6P LUNDY 6 PUFFINS 2011 BU $13.00

BI-METALLIC EURO COIN FROM THE FLEMISH REPUBLIC

For over a year, Belgium has not been able to create a national government because of disagreements between the French speaking portions and the Dutch speaking portions of the country. Despite the lack of a national government (or maybe because of a lack of a national government), Belgium is doing better economically than most of Europe. A number Belgians have advocated breaking the country into two separate nations. Flanders is the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. This 2010 1 Euro coin was created for the Flemish Republic, which does not yet exist. One side has a map of Flanders with the legend Vlaams €uro (Flemish Euro). The other side features a Flemish lion.

Item FLANDERS FLEMISH REPUBLIC 1 EURO 2010 UNC. $12.00

TRI-METALLIC COINS OF THE ARCTIC TERRITORIES FEATURE POLAR BEAR

Item ARCTIC-NO ARCTIC TERRITORIES TRI-METALLIC 10 DOLLARS 2011 WITHOUT HOLE UNC. $29.50

Item ARCTIC-HOLE ARCTIC TERRITORIES TRI-METALLIC 10 DOLLARS 2011 WITH HOLE UNC. $25.00

Item ARCTIC-BOTH Both of the above ARCTIC TERRITORIES 10 DOLLARS 2011 WITH and WITHOUT HOLE UNC. $49.50

TRI-METALLIC COIN OF ANTARCTIC TERRITORIES HONORS POPE JOHN PAUL II

The beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1, 2011 is commemorated on this 2011 tri-metallic 10 Dollar coin issued for the Antarctic Territories. One side of the 27mm coin pictures the Pope. The other side shows a map of Antarctica. There is a certain irony in a coin being issued honoring the Pope by the only continent that the Pope never visited.

Item ANTARCTIC-POPE ANTARCTIC TERRITORIES TRI-METALLIC 10 DOLLARS 2011 UNC. $29.50

TRI-METALLIC COIN OF MARIE BYRD LAND HONORS POPE JOHN PAUL II

Because of its remoteness in Antarctica, most of Marie Byrd Land has not been claimed by any sovereign nation, though it has been claimed by various micro-nations such as Westarctica. It was named by explorer Admiral Richard E. Byrd in 1929 after his wife. I am sure she deserved it for putting up with his numerous explorations and adventures. In 2011 a trimetallic 10 Dollar was issued for this remote area. One side of the 27mm coin pictures Pope John Paul II and commemorates his beatification on May 1, 2011 The other side shows a map of the territory and a penguin.

Item BYRD MARIE BYRD LAND TRI-METALLIC 10 DOLLARS 2011 UNC. $29.50

CONFEDERATION OF ANTARCTICA

This strange 20mm copper coin was issued by the Confederation of Antarctica in 1976 to celebrate the United States Bicentennial. It is good for 1/100 Troy ounce of silver in 2076. It was struck by the Patrick Mint for a firm in Alaska and has a mintage of just 1000 pieces.

Item ANTARCTIC-CON CONFEDERATION OF ANTARCTICA, 1976 UNC. $4.50

TRIBAL COINS OF GHANA





This fascinating series of coins has been issued by a firm in Spain. High relief coins are being issued for many of the traditional kingdoms and tribes of Ghana. The Kings or Chiefs of the Kingdoms or Tribes have authorized each of the issues. The coins are not intended to circulated, but rather to be sold to raise funds for projects that benefit the Kingdoms and Tribes. The coin have a mintage of only 1000 pieces each. The King or Chief appears on the one side of the coins and items of significance to the tribe, the name of the tribe and the denomination appear on the other. The brass Eduola issue is denominated 1 Edo and features a traditional spear and shield. The bronze Manyaala Tribe 2 Ebo features a bow and arrow. A traditional drum is on the bronze 1 Eche coin of the Naajeri Tribe. The coins are all 38mm in diameter, are dated 2008 and are Uncirculated with a matte finish.

Item EDOULA EDOULA BRASS 1 EDO 2008 UNC. $19.95

Item MANYAALA MANYAALA BRONZE 2 EBO 2008 UNC. $19.95

Item NAAJERI NAAJERI BRONZE 1 ECHE 2008 UNC $19.95

EASTER ISLAND COIN DEPICTS MYSTERIOUS HEAD AND UNDECIPHERED LANGUAGE

This unofficial 1000 Peso coin for Easter Island (Isla de Pascua) features one of the mysterious carved stone heads found on the island on the obverse. The reverse pictures a carved wooden tablet featuring the still undeciphered Rongorongo Easter Island script. The 2008 datec coin is 27mm in diameter and is struck in nickel-plated zinc.

Item EASTER-1000 EASTER ISLAND 1000 PESOS 2008, UNC. $8.00

FIRST MODERN COINS OF DARFUR FEATURE AFRICAN WILDLIFE

Item DARFUR DARFUR 7 COIN SET: 5 - 500 DINARS, 2008 AU-UNC. $29.50

INDIVIDUAL DARFUR COINS FROM THE ABOVE SET:

Item DAR-5D DARFUR 5 DINARS, AFRICAN WILD DOG AU-UNC. $3.50

Item DAR-10D DARFUR 10 DINARS, CIVET, AU-UNC $3.00

Item DAR-25D DARFUR 25 DINARS, CAMEL, AU-UNC $4.50

Item DAR-50D DARFUR 50 DINARS, HARTEBEEST, SCALLOPPED EDGE AU-UNC $6.00

Item DAR-100D DARFUR 100 DINARS, LEOPARD, SQUARE, UNC. $6.50

Item DAR-250D DARFUR 250 DINARS, ELEPHANT, 8-SIDED, UNC. $7.50

Item DAR-500D DARFUR 500 DINARS, CROCODILE, BI-METALLIC, UNC. $9.00

THE TAR VALON MARK FROM ROBERT JORDAN'S WHEEL OF TIME SERIES



Robert Jordan's epic Wheel of Time series has become one of the most popular epic fantasy series in the world. The books have frequently topped the New York Times Best Sellers lists and has spawned role playing and computer games. The series features a fantasy world with well developed characters and intricate plots. The series was envisioned to span six novels, the first of which was published in 1990. The series ended up with 14 volumes, plus a prequel and a campanion volume. The author died in 2007, leaving extensive notes. The final volumes in the series were finished Brandon Sanderson with the last volume finally being published in 2013. Events unfold after Tar Valon Mark coins, like this one, are given to three young farm boys from Two Rivers: Rand, Mat and Perrin. This attractive 25mm "nickel-silver" coin is officially licensed, however I cannot say if it contains any magical power.