Gold bullion is physical gold valued primarily according to its weight, purity and the prevailing gold price. It is commonly produced as gold bars and bullion coins in standardised sizes ranging from small fractional products through to kilogram bars and…
Read MoreComparing bullion prices is not as simple as finding the cheapest gold bar or silver coin on a dealer’s website. The real cost of physical bullion depends on the underlying metal value, the premium you pay above that value, the…
Read MoreThe Coin Chest is now hosting regular live coin auctions on eBay Live, giving collectors another way to buy, bid, chat with us and see selected coins in a live format. This does not replace our main website or change…
Read MoreThe TCC Shipment Center lets eligible customers manage shipment requests directly from their account. If you have multiple eligible orders with The Coin Chest, you may be able to combine them into one dispatch request, view item-level ETAs, choose a…
Read MoreFor many numismatists and casual collectors alike, discovering a 1977 50 cent coin at the bottom of a change jar is a nostalgic delight. Issued to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne,…
Read MoreHave you ever held a handful of change and wondered about the exact weight of coins australia produces? Whether you are a dedicated numismatist, a retail manager cashing up a busy register, or just someone preparing to take a heavy…
Read MoreIn 1999, Australia issued a commemorative $1 coin for the United Nations’ International Year of Older Persons with the theme “Towards a Society for All Ages.” Collectors and searchers often call it the international year of older persons coin, the…
Read MoreThe 1986 International Year of Peace $1 coin is one of Australia’s most recognisable modern commemoratives. Issued to mark the United Nations’ International Year of Peace, it pairs an accessible, everyday denomination with a design that stands apart from the…
Read MoreEvery so often someone notices our silver reference price has moved on a Saturday/Sunday and asks: “Markets are closed… how did it change?” Short answer: weekend pricing is indicative, not a perfect tradable institutional print — and dealers can’t hand…
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