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The prestigious Durham District Shop, which lists “very rare” coins for up to £ 21,500 – the northern echo

The prestigious Durham District Shop, which lists “very rare” coins for up to £ 21,500 – the northern echo

Nestled in the historic city of Durham, throwing a stone from the place of Durham’s famous coin, Durham Coins stands as a destination for both numismatists and collectors.

With a deeply rooted passion for British history and their expansive imperial past, the Prince Bishop shop specializes in British coins before a decare offering a carefully cured selection of rare and historically significant pieces.

The coin listed for 21,500 pounds of durham coinsThe coin listed for 21,500 pounds of durham coins (Image: Durm Coins) Among the most aimed offers of the store is the 1960 VIP Crown breath, classified PF67 Ultra Cameo and at a price of £ 21,500 -the most expensive coin at the moment.

With a harvest of less than 30 pieces, this coin is elite rare, but what distinguishes it is its exceptional tonic and highest population status, making it one of the best known examples.

Struck as VIP proof, this coin has never been intended for circulation, but instead has been made with thorough workmanship for the purposes of presentation.

Collectors will be attracted to the blazing blue toning of the coin, an effect that is rarely observed in such high quality patterns.

While the coin is on the site, it is currently “out of stock” at the bottom of the list – but it proves that the coins are highly sought after and highly collectible.

Another of the coins listed for 3500 poundsAnother of the coins listed for 3500 pounds (Image: Durm Coins) The Durham Coins collection has a wide price range, taking care of both experienced investors and passionate collectors, with coins priced at £ 3,500, £ 5,000, £ 10,000 and £ 15,000, though some are listed for Only 750 and 500 pounds.

The personal collection of the store, NGC – British Raj Collection, focuses on the crowns VIP, MATTE and Pattern Proof, a certificate of their experience in this field.

The store is only by appointment – but people can explore their coins collection Here.

In the meantime, a collectible 50p coin has started to celebrate the red arrows, 60 years after their first public air display in 1965.

The red arrows 50pThe red arrows 50p (Image: PA Media) The royal mint coin has three Red Arrow Bae Systems Ti aircraft in flight, accompanied by the colored paths used in the team’s air displays.

Colorful versions of design are available, reviving the speed and agility of the red arrows.

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The Royal Air Force Aerobatic team, more known as the red arrows, has shown nearly 5,000 times in front of the audience in 57 countries around the world.

Rebecca Morgan, director of Royal Mint’s commemorative coin, said: “Red arrows are a symbol of British aviation achievements in the UK and around the world. We are proud to celebrate 60 years from their grand displays of an official collector coin 50p.

“Made with the ethos of the red arrows of the precision and quality of the mind, the dedicated Royal Mint team works hard for the creation of a coin that is the best of the royal air forces.”

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