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Coins of the World
An information guide to help you sell coin jewelry
Coin jewelry is a unique product in that the setting is either 14 or 18 karat gold and the coin is pure gold, platinum or silver. This enables the customer to both wear a piece of jewelry and invest in a precious metal. There are two types of coins. Numismatic coins are usually very old and scarce and are valued by their limited mintage, rarity, condition and age. Most numismatic coins are sold through coin dealers or collectors. Bullion coins are generally valued by weight in a specific precious metal. Most coins used for coin jewelry are bullion coins. Some bullion coins can also become rare and sell for more than their precious metal contents. The purpose of the information below is to give you a brief understanding of the more popular bullion coins being shown in coin jewelry today.
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 KRUGERRAND
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN South Africa
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED 22 Karat Gold
HISTORY First introduced in 1967.More than 50 million coins have been minted,
making this coin one of the most popular bullion coins. The obverse (front) depicts Paul
Kruger, the president of the original South African Republic from 1883-1902.The reverse is ornamental
with a depiction of a Springbok, the national animal of South Africa. |  |
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GOLD AMERICAN EAGLE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED 22 Karat Gold
HISTORY Introduced in 1986, these are the most popular bullion coins in the United States.After careful consideration, the United States Mint decided to copy the $20 Saint Gaudens for the obverse (front), showing the walking liberty holding an olive branch. The reverse is the family of eagles, which symbolizes America and family. Considered legal tender, the coins are guaranteed by the United States Government for weight and purity. |  |
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PLATINUM
AMERICAN EAGLE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED .9995 Pure Platinum
HISTORY First issued in 1997, the Platinum American Eagle is minted in one of the world’s rarest precious metals.A truly beautiful coin, the obverse (front) features the “Portrait of Lady Liberty”by John Mercanti.The reverse shows the majestic “Soaring Bald Eagle”by Thomas D.Rogers.Each
coin is guaranteed by the United States Government for weight and purity. |  |
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SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN United States
SIZE AVAILABLE 1 oz
METAL USED .999 Pure Silver
HISTORY Introduced in 1986, the Silver Eagle borrowed the design of a previously minted US coin.The obverse (front) features the “Walking Liberty”designed by Adolph A. Weinman, which first appeared on the 1916 Half-Dollar. The reverse features the “Heraldic Eagle”designed by JohnMercanti. The advantage this coin holds over most other silver coins is that its purity and weight are guaranteed by the United States Government. This is also the largest silver coin ever minted by the United States Government. |  |
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CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Canada
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED .9999 (24 Karat Pure Gold) or .9995 Pure Platinum
HISTORY First produced in 1979, the Maple Leaf was the first bullion coin to be minted in pure .9999 gold.Other bullion coins add an alloy to strengthen the coin. The obverse (front) of the coin has the bust of Queen Elizabeth ll. The reverse shows the Maple Leaf.These coins (with the same design) are also available in Platinum.The 1 oz size is also available in pure Silver. These coins are produced by the Canadian Government and are guaranteed for weight and purity. |  |
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CHINESE PANDA
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN China
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/20 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED .999 (24 Karat Pure Gold)
HISTORY The introduction of the panda series in 1982 first asked the question: “Is it bullion or collectible?”For the panda, it was both, as the coin produced a different reverse each year with a limited amount minted each year.Only 15,000 of the 1 ounce size were produced in 1982, resulting in a present day value of over $1000 per coin. Each year, the obverse had the same depiction of the Temple of Heaven located in Beijing, but the reverse displays different Panda designs. In 2001, this ended and now the reverse is the same each year. |  |
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CAT COINS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Isle of Man
MINTED BY Pobjoy Mint (England)
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/25 oz, 1/10 oz, 1/5 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED .9999 (24 Karat Pure Gold)
HISTORY Like the Panda, the Cat series are also collectibles, as a different type of cat is pictured on the reverse each year.Beginning in 1988, different types of cats including the Siamese, the Persian, the Manx, the Long Hair Smoke and the Somali Kittens have been pictured on these beautiful coins for cat lovers and collectors. However, every Isle of Man Cat coin ever produced has a Manx cat somewhere on the coin, because it is indigenous to that country. The front depicts the bust of Queen Elizabeth ll.Each coin is guaranteed by the Isle ofMan Government for purity and weight. |  |
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PHILHARMONICS
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Austria
SIZES AVAILABLE 1/10 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/2 oz, 1 oz
METAL USED .9999 (24 Karat Pure Gold)
HISTORY Philharmonics pay tribute to the wonderful musical history of Vienna, home of Hayden,Mozart, Beethoven and its world famous orchestra. The front depicts the great organ from Vienna’s Golden Concert Hall and the reverse depicts the different instruments used by the orchestra. These coins make great collector pieces for musicians. |  |
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