Throughout history, the fanciest things have been used as currency, from seashells to cattle. So it would seem that the advent of coins would bring monetary circulation to uniformity. Coinage could be limited to gold and silver for large denominations and a few alloys for small change money. 

But gradually, precious metals went out of circulation and gave way to cheap aluminum or copper coins. Then, everything changed with the heyday of collectible numismatics. Money not for circulation but for collectors brought back the fashion for coins that are silver and gold. Mints began to produce new coins from unusual metals or add fancy inserts to attract collectors.

La Casa de Moneda de México is the Mexican national mint. The history of coinage in the Americas began here in 1535. It was established by the Spanish viceroy Antonio de Mendoza. Mexican coins were used in Asia and America until the 19th century. 8 Reale coin silver ("Spanish dollar") and silver Pesos also became the basis of national currencies in many countries, including the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan, and the U.S. dollar.

Numismatics: how to make money buying silver coins

Numismatics is a fun hobby and a way to make money. If you find a rare silver coin in your piggy bank, your budget will increase by tens or even hundreds of dollars in a second. But, of course, about 95% of coins are already concentrated at the enterprising collectors, so it is more realistic to invest in modern coins.

Minted in Germany: the silver coins old

The history of German mints is not as old as the country itself. After adopting the constitution in 1871, Germany transformed from separate federal states into an independent empire. This required introducing a new currency, which later became known as the mark ("Deutschmark").

Silver Dollar Coins With Precious Stones

By the beginning of the 21st century, the numismatic world has surprised everyone with countless coins made of various materials, different shapes, and gorgeous designs. Colored silver dollar coins, coins with stickers, coins from aluminum, iron, and platinum coins have existed for a long time. But what else could surprise us mints?

It turned out that not all metal coinage techniques had been used before. Modern minting techniques have made it possible to decorate coins with a variety of inset components: crystals, gemstones, glass, hologram, marble, organic stones, etc.

The U.S. Mint has been minting US silver coins since the late 18th century. The Mint produces up to 50 million coins a day. The average lifespan of a coin is 30 years.

In the early years of independence, Canada did not have its Mint. Instead, silver coins were minted either at the London Mint or the Heaton Mint in Birmingham. Then, in 1908, the government of Canada decided to build a mint in Ottawa, Canada's capital. The Mint was officially opened by the Governor-General of Canada, Lord Grey, who first established the coin production.

Every fifth person keeps a jar with different coins in the depths of their house. Usually, this piggy bank is forgotten and covered with a thick layer of dust, but it can store priceless treasures.

Few people know about the actual price of coins silver. And sometimes it happens that people give away the priceless coins to their friends or acquaintances, who know something in this matter.

The technology of modern coinage has evolved a lot so that modern coins are entirely different from the first coins. It is believed that the Lydians were the first who used gold and silver coin in circulation. However, historians have established that the first coins were made in Asia Minor, probably in Lydia or Ionia (modern Turkey). That wasn't a first financial asset because even before the coins, people used to barter or trade with some semblance of money: cowrie shells, cattle, utensils, etc.

Last year, The Perth Mint Australia bought the license to mint Simpsons-themed coin issues. The silver coin with the favorite series of adults and children has immediately attracted numismatics worldwide. So now Australia regularly produces 1 oz silver coins depicting popular characters of this animated series, and we offer you even more rare and exciting copies of this coin collection.

We are happy to present the 2020 Germania Beasts Fafnir BU 1 oz Ag 999.9. Very uncommon coin with unique design, where two separate Obverse and Reverse images create an integral picture.