This document provides information about coins and medallions produced by an internationally recognized numismatic company. It summarizes the company's exclusive collection of limited edition coins and medallions produced with advanced minting technology. The document also defines coins and medallions, and outlines key factors to examine such as authenticity, rarity, image, and finishing when evaluating numismatic pieces.

2. • Internationally recognised
as one of the world’s
numismatics companies
• Exclusive collection of
limited-mintage coins and
medallions
• Extensive research and
development
• Advanced minting technology
• Legendary skills of its Mint
Masters

3. • Coin collecting developed into pieces of art
• Limited edition masterpieces commemorating historical
events, iconic figures, architectural monuments and
religions of the world

4. Coins &
Medallions

5. Coin
A 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, etc
that guarantees its weight and purity.

6. Medallion
A medallion is a piece of metal, usually
carved or engraved; circular (like a coin)
and large, that is used as a work of art,
souvenir, medal, or worn on the body as
a special symbol.
It is struck both by government and
private mints to honour historic events,
anniversaries or other special occasions.
A medallion does not have monetary
value.

7. Coin/Medallion Diagram
Coat of Arms
Reverse Obverse
Relief
Removable Inlay
Denomination Field Edge Rim

8. • Reverse – usually refers to the head side of a coin
• Obverse – the other side of the Reverse side
• Field – the flat area of the coin that has not been raised
off of the coin during minting
• Relief - the portion of the design that has been raised
off the coin
• Rim – the upraised part of the coin that runs all the way
around the edge of the coin on both sides

9. • Edge – the plain, unadorned surface. It is the
actual side of the coin, and should not be confused
with the rim
• Denomination
• Coat of Arms
• Removable Inlay

10. Coin: What to look at?
• Authenticity
Coins, issued by an issuing authority, commemorating an event and in
addition being endorsed by a national or international institution have a
high degree of authenticity and are therefore highly numismatic.

11. • Rarity & Limited Mintage
The lower the mintage the
higher the possibility that the
value of the coin will increase
since demand is higher than
supply.

12. • Policy and Image
The more conservative, strict
and stringent the issuing policy
of the respective authority, the
better the potential the value of
a coin will increase.

13. 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

14. • 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 Brilliant
Uncirculated (BU)

15. • Circulation Coins:
- Coins that were minted for commercial use and never
become a numismatic coin therefore suffers wear and tear;
a used coin

16. Commemorative Coin/Medallion Finishing
• 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

17. • Antique

18. • Matte

19. • High Relief
A 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.

20. Coin/Medallion Edge
 Plain Edge
 Milled Edge
 Lettered Edge
 Decorated Edge
For the purpose of authenticity
and as a barrier for copying

21. Special Techniques
• Gold Inlay

22. • Partial Gold Plating

23. • Removable Inlay

24. • Decorative

25. Coin and Medallion Care
• Tip 1: Housing
Keep your coin in the provided
presentation box.
• Tip 2: Removing
Before removing a coin from
its capsule, consider whether
it's really necessary.
• Tip 3: Holding
Never touch an uncirculated or
Proof coin anywhere but the
edge. Wearing clean surgical
gloves is advised.
•Tip 4: Storage
Keep the coin in a dry
environment with minimal
changes in average
temperature.

26. Coin and Medallion Care
• Tip 5: Avoid close contact
Avoid holding numismatic items
in front of your mouth. Small
particles of moisture may
eventually cause spots.
• Tip 6: Dragging
Do 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’ s
surface.