Cyber Monday Coin Sales

On top of our already great sales prices. We have lowered prices even more. A few coins in particular are on an extra special sale for "Cyber Monday".

The Russia 2012 100 Rubles 1150th Anniversary of the Origin of Russian Statehood 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin is one of the most exquisitely designed coins of the year and now is at an all time low price, unmatched across anywhere in the web.

From Australia, we have lowered the price on our inventory of 2011 10oz .999 Pure Silver Bullion Bars.

One our previous coin of the week entries has made it into this sale as well. The Belarus 2008 50 Rubles Lynx w/ Swarovski Diamond Eyes 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin is also priced so close to spot it is almost a steal.

So hurry to our site before the sales end. As always, be sure to have a look at our latest inventory in the New Coins Section and latest deals in the Sales Section.

Black Friday Coin Sale

BLACK FRIDAY! AWW! WAKE UP EARLY! WAIT IN LINE! RUSH THROUGH YOUR SALE CHECKLIST!... This sounds all too familiar for traditional Black Friday shoppers. Today, I remind you that we live in a new day and age. The power of the internet is not limited to cute cats and emails. We can now do our Black Friday shopping at home, with equally great prices and significantly less stress.

We here at Coin Mercantile love the idea of one special day where we are allowed the privilege of fair prices on general goods typically wildly overpriced. Although one privileged day is nice, we feel the more the merrier. Fear not, for our sale does not begin at 4am with a long wait in the winter weather, it has already began and continues through the rest of November. Many items are listed at sale prices that are seemingly too good to be true.

So before you go stressing about the BIG "One-day-only" Sales, have a look at the Sales page on our online store. Also, if you see a coin you just have to have, but it is little over your price range. Reach out to us and we will do what we can to help.

Have a great Holiday season folks and don't forget about the recent addition of the Bill Me Later service provided by PayPal. 

Coin of the Week Nov. 7th

Welcome to this week's Coin of the Week post.

For this week I have chosen a coin from the Monnaie de Paris. This French coin is from the Great Captains of Industry Series featuring a French Civil Engineer and Architect, known for one the most recognizable cultural icons of France, "La Tour Eiffel", aka The Eiffel Tower. This coin commemorates the engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the Eiffel Tower.

Although he is most famous for the Eiffel Tower, he spent a majority of his life earning his name as a hard working engineer that earned him the Eiffel Tower contract. He earned his name building many things in many countries, including viaducts, churches, railway terminals, but most of all, bridges. His most well known being the Maria Pia Bridge, which at the time, surpassed the longest arch span bridge built previously.

As his career progressed, he gained more and more recognition and was chosen for more jobs because of his skillful work and ability to find the right talent to complete necessary tasks. It was because of this reputation that he was chosen to help complete the Statue of Liberty, a gift from the French to the U.S.A.. He played key roles in designing the structure of the Statue of Liberty. One interesting fact is that the Statue of Liberty was erected at the Eiffel workshop before being dismantled and shipped to the U.S..

The concept for the Eiffel Tower was not thought up by Eiffel himself. In fact, he showed little enthusiasm when he discussed the idea with Maurice Koechlin, the creator of the original design for the tower. But he decided to sanction further study of the project. After spending more time theorizing the design, the idea grew on him as he thought the tower would symbolize the century of industry and science.

Now for the coin which commemorates this innovative French Civil Engineer. The France 2009 Great Captains of Industry Series Gustave Eiffel coins are available in 4 variations. The lineup is as follows; 22.2gm Silver, 44.4gm Piedfort Silver, 5oz Silver, and 1/4oz Gold renditions are all available through our store. My personal favorites being the 44.4gm Piedfort Silver and 1/4oz Gold variations. The design is maintained on each different coin. Featuring a portrait a Gustave Eiffel along side the Eiffel Tower, with his name and year of birth and death on the reverse. While on the obverse, an assemblage of metal beams come together at the center of the coin, with inscriptions "Liberte", "Egalite", and "Fraternite" along the top translated to English as "Liberty", "Equality", and "Fraternity".

Have a look through our online store and be sure to stop by the Sales and New Coins sections to see our best deals and most recently added inventory.

November Releases from the Perth Mint

The Perth Mint has released many new great products for November and as Official Dealers for the Perth we are proud to offer these products. 

With new releases from the Lunar Series, Year of the Snake, new releases from the Australian Bird Series, the Budgerigar, and a brand new series, The Australian Seasons, with the first release depicting the Summer. A Christmas Locket 1oz Silver Proof Coin is also being released with semi-precious gems inside the locket and viewable from the reverse, and obverse. 

2013 Lunar Year of the Snake
Gold Colored Proof Coins

Also released for November are coins minted by the Perth for the Cook Islands and Tuvalu. For the Cook Islands, following suit with previously releases, the Lunar Series, Year of the Snake Four Rectangular-Coin Set. The Tuvalu release features the Lunar Babies Series, this release being the Baby Year of the Snake.

For the Australian Lunar Series, they have added an entire line up of Colored Gold Proof Coins in 1/10th oz, 1/4 oz and 1 oz variations, as well as, adding to the Colored Silver Coins with a 1/2 oz rendition. 

One of the most exciting releases for November is the Australia 2012 High Relief Series Silver Proof Set, featuring all four of the 2012 High Relief Coins. 

Holiday Season Coins

It's that time folks. The weather has turned and that means each passing day brings us closer to the Holidays.

The Holidays make a great time to gift your young ones and family. While toys and the latest greatest gadgets are probably high on the "Wish List" of your loved ones. Why not offer something that will uphold its value and appreciate with time.

Precious metals and commemorative coins in particular are a great gift for young ones because it teaches a valuable lesson that is ever fleeting from today's curriculum. The lesson of patience and appreciation for your possessions. Too many children are being taught that their gifts are only good until broken. With commemorative coins you can teach your little ones the value of pristine quality, of treasuring what you have and most importantly the respect for one's things.

At Coin Mercantile we have many holiday themed coins and many more unique coins that would make a great personal gift for your family. We offer coins from many different countries and numerous themes. Whether your loved one is an Animal Lover, an Astronomer or a world traveler, we have the perfectly themed commemorative coin to fit whatever passion your family members follow.

One of my personal Favorite coins of the holiday theme is issued by the island country of Niue. The Niue 2012 $2 Christmas Bell w/ Swarovski Crystal 28.28gm Silver Proof Coin is beautifully crafted with a truly one-of-a-kind Bell shape. This coin is made from 28.28gm of .999 Pure Silver and is minted by the Mennica Polska (Mint of Poland) in a Proof Finish.

Make your merry way to our store and be sure to have a look at the Holiday Section. Also while you're there, stop by the Sales and New Coins sections to stay up to date with our latest and greatest deals. 

Bill Me Later Now Added to our CoinMerc Store

Have you ever been shopping online, seen an item you really like, but the price is just too much for you at the  time. Well, you aren't alone. In fact, many people have eyes bigger than their immediate bank account balance.

That's where the great service Bill Me Later steps in. Bill Me Later is a wonderful credit opportunity offered by the great folks at PayPal.

"How does it work?" you ask. Well simple really, upon check out, you choose the pay with PayPal box. From there, you log into your PayPal account and press the option to change payment method, then select the Bill Me Later option. You will be asked for your Date of Birth and last four of your Social Security. This info will be used to run a very quick check to see if you are eligible for credit based on your past credit.

Essentially you are opening a line of credit with PayPal. This selection comes with 0% interest for the first 6 months after your purchase and 19.99% APR after that. So lets summarize. If you choose Bill Me Later as your selected payment method, PayPal will approve or decline based on your previous credit, if approved, you have the first 6 Months after completing your purchase to pay the balance interest free. Sounds almost too good to be true. But here is the kicker. It isn't. It is 100% true and easy to complete your purchases with Bill Me Later and PayPal in our CoinMerc store.

I must remind you to fully read the terms and conditions and knowingly make your decision based on the agreement you are making with Bill Me Later/PayPal. 

Coin of the Week 10/19/2012

This week's "Coin of the Week" comes from the country of Kazakhstan. We offer many different coins from Kazakhstan. 41 listed for sale as of today. We pride in ourselves in being able to offer so many unique coins from some of the lesser known countries of the world.

Kazakhstan offers ever-changing scenery, from mountains, to desert, to forests. With such dramatic change in environment brings many different animals. One of these the animals, the Snow Leopard (Uncia Uncia), is featured on this weeks, coin of the week.

The snow leopard (Uncia uncia) is a moderately large cat native to the mountain ranges of Central Asia. The southern Mountains of Kazakhstan are an ideal terrain for the Snow Leopard and the Kazakhstan Mint has done a wonderful job showing their appreciation for the most prevalent large cat in their country.

This 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin leaves a lasting impression from its exquisite Diamond gaze. The Latin name for the Snow Leopard Uncia Uncia is inscribed into the coin above the greatly detailed depiction of the Snow Leopard. The Diamond Eyes and detail of the fur on this coin really sets it apart from other coins.

We currently have this coin listed in our Sales section. Be sure to have a look at our New Coins section as well. 

New Reduced Prices on Coins from the Perth Mint.

Coin Mercantile is a Proud Dealer for the Perth Mint. We have over 100 Coins for sale from the Perth ranging from 2008-2013. Including the New Australian Lunar Series II Year of the Snake is nearly every variation available.

Have a look at our Australia Section to see our wide selection of recently reduced prices from the Perth.

Also be sure to stop by the New Coins and Sales sections. 

Coin of the Week Oct. 11th

This week's coin of the week comes from the historical country of Russia.

Celebrating the 1150th of the Origin of Russian Statehood in Gold and Silver, Russia has displayed its great level on craftsmanship on 1oz and 1 Kilogram, Silver and Gold slates. Each coin features a different Reverse image depicting the historical anniversary.

Our featured coin of the week is the One Kilogram Silver version. The Central Bank of the Russian Federation spared no expense in creating such an exquisite piece of numismatic art. Every detail of this coin shows the quality that we have come to love from the great country of Russia.

The Reverse of this coin features a detachment of armed riders going along a large body of water from Novgorod down the trade route's of east, west, north and south as Prince Oleg gathers favor in the region before the governing bodies in the area banded together to form unity under one nation.

We currently have this coin listed for sale but act quickly as we only one have available and it is sure to go fast.

Also be sure to have a look at our Sales and New Coins sections to stay up to date with all of our new inventory.

Coin Merc Sales

We have recently added more coins to the Sales section of our website. We have many Gold and Silver coins for sale that are truly great deals. You won't find these coins anywhere else and now they are also on sale.

The Australia 2008 HMAS Sydney II 1oz Silver Proof Coin commemorates the Famous Naval Cruiser that was lost in a deadly engagement with a German Naval ship. Her fate proved baffling until the Finding Sydney Foundation announced on 16 March 2008 that it had located the wreck approximately 207km off the Western Australian coast.

This coin is currently one of the best prices you'll find on our site for a 1oz Silver Commemorative coin. We also have many other great coins listed for the best prices you'll find on the internet. 

Oct. Perth Mint Allocation

Coin Mercantile Inc is an official distributor of the Perth Mint and we have added the newest releases for October.

October brings more variations of the Australian Lunar Series II featuring the 2013 Year of the Snake. The new coins of this month include a 1oz Silver with color, 1 Kilogram Silver w/Gemstone insert and a 1oz Silver w/ Gold-Gilding sold both with the presentation case and without.

Also released in October is the latest from the Animal Athletes series, the Rocket Frog Aluminum-Bronze coin. As well as a new addition to the Bush Babies Series - the Possum 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin.

Be sure to head to our site and visit the Coins by country, Australia section to see all of the latest and greatest coins from the Perth Mint.

Also have a look at our Sales and New Coins sections. 

Coin of the Week Sept. 20th 2012

Welcome back to the Coin Mercantile Blog. This is the third edition of Coin of the Week here at Coin Mercantile.

This week's Coin of the Week comes from the Eastern European Nation of Belarus, where over 40% of the country is forests. Within these forests are many different types of wildlife. Which leads me to this weeks coin of the week.

The 2008 50 Rubles Lynx w/ Swarovski Diamond Eyes 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin was issued by the Bank of the Republic of Belarus.

The Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is the biggest of the lynxes. It is native to European and Siberian forests.

During the summer, the Eurasian lynx has a relatively short, reddish or brown coat, which is replaced by a much thicker silver-grey to greyish-brown coat during winter. The lynx hunts by stalking and jumping its prey, helped by the rugged, forested country in which it resides. The cat will generally feed on small prey, such as, hares, rabbits, foxes, etc., and switch to larger prey only when food becomes scarce.

Each coin is struck by the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus from 1/4oz of .999 Pure Gold and is inlaid with two diamonds 1mm in size, SI Clarity with a very limited mintage of 2,000 pieces.

This coin is currently on sale from $658.98 to $558.98 for a limited time. Be sure to have a look at it and while you're at our site be sure to check out the New Coins and Sales sections.

This has been the third edition for the Coin of the Week Series, how are the readers enjoying it so far?

Royal Canadian Mint Year of the Snake Releases

We are proud to present the new Year of the Snake releases from the Royal Canadian Mint.

The year 2013 is ruled by the Snake. The Year of the Snake also ruled 1905, 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989 and 2001. However, people born in January or February should consult the Chinese lunar calendar. New Year does not automatically fall on January 1st. This celebration is better known as the Spring Festival and coincides with the first day of spring - a date that shifts from year to year depending upon the lunar cycle and solar year.

People born during the Year of the Snake have a hypnotic beauty and never give themselves totally away. The mysterious Snake is a strategic planner that has everyone guessing its next move. It will keep plotting until it gets what it wants. And when it does, it is not likely to let go. The Snake is a strong individual and is usually destined for great success. Does this sound like someone you know?

We have three of the Royal Canadian Mint Year of the Snake coins. Featuring the $150 Year of the Snake 18-Karat 11.84gm Gold Proof Coin. This is coin is made from 75% Gold and 25% Silver, putting the gold content at 1/4oz. Second, we have the $15 Year of the Snake 1oz Silver Proof Coin. And Lastly, we have the $15 Year of the Snake Lunar Lotus 26.7gm Silver Proof Coin. Named, Lotus for its unique scallop shape that resembles that of a lotus flower.

Be sure to have a look at our site and have a look at the New Coins and Sales sections. Also be sure to check out our selection of coins from the Royal Canadian Mint. 

Newly Released Star Wars Series II

Coin Mercantile is proud to present the second series in the Star Wars set being issued by the island country of Niue and minted by the New Zealand Mint.

Niue 2012 $2 Star Wars Series Darth Vader
II Four 1oz Silver Proof Coin Set

With the success of the first series of Star Wars coins, who wasn't expecting a grand following?

The New Zealand Mint has released two new four 1oz Silver Proof Coin Sets and 10 of 40 Silver-Plated Star Wars coins.

The sets follow suit in the packaging with the Millennium Falcon and Darth Vader designs but the coins have changed. This round features Yoda, Darth Maul, Anakin Skywalker, and Queen Amidala. The two sets only vary in the case.

For the Silver-Plated coins, there will be a total of 40 in total but only 10 have been released at this time.

The 10 released at this time are C-3PO, Yoda, Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Emperor Palpatine, Han Solo, Chewbacce, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, and Luke Skywalker. The following 30 will be sure to feature the full cast of both good and bad buys from the grand saga of Star Wars.

Head over to our site to see the current releases and while you're there don't forget to have a look at our New Coins and Sales sections. 

Coin of the Week Sept. 13th 2012

This is the second post in the new blog series "Coin of the Week".

This week's Coin comes from Macau, one of two Special Administrative Regions (SAR) of the People's Republic of China, the other being Hong Kong.

The 2009 250 Patacas 10th Anniversary of Return of Sovereignty of Macau 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin is the coin of the week.

The year 2009 poses exceptional and historical significance for Macau. Ever since the sovereignty of Macao was reverted to the Motherland ten years ago, Macau has embarked into another historical era. After ten years of changes and development, today Macau has emerged from its old self and blossomed into a vibrant city, glowing with brilliance.

On the reverse, The sculpture of the "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom" erected on the Golden Lotus Square in Macau. This was a significant gift by the State Council of China to the people of Macau in 1999. The lotus flower in full bloom symbolizes the everlasting prosperity of Macau. A square knot, also known as a binding knot, is featured on the coin under the lotus sculpture. It signifies the perfect binding of China and Macau under the principle of one country, two systems.

While on the obverse, The Statue of A-Ma, which stands at 19.99m on Coloane Peak. The height of the statue symbolizes the year in which China regained sovereignty over Macau. The Statue of A-Ma is a very significant part of Macau as she is believed to be a deity protecting Macau, the sea around Macau and her people.

This coin is now on sale for a limited time. Be sure to have a look at it and while you're at our site be sure to check out the New Coins and Sales sections.

This is the second edition in the Coin of the Week Blog series. I hope you guys enjoy.

How do the readers like the new series? Feedback is welcome.

Coin Mercantile, Inc. on Ebay

Happy Friday Everyone,

Today I'm going to give a brief insight of our ebay store. That's right not only do we have  www.coinmerc.com, but we also offer a store on Ebay. 

One of the neat features of the ebay store is "Buyer Protection". Ebay is known for offering a store that provides hassle-free protection. As an example, say you purchase an item and that item never gets delivered to you or even its not the item you thought it was. The first option would be to report your issue to the seller and see if the issue can be resolved. If not, then that is when Ebay steps in with "Buyer Protection". If after 7 days and if determined in your favor, Ebay will refund the cost of your purchase plus shipping. 

Another great feature of Ebay is the community involved within the store. Every seller has ratings and a majority of transactions are given feedback by the Buyer. Example, in the last twelve months CoinMercantileExchange has received over 150 positive feedback ratings, 2 neutral ratings and 0 negative ratings. As a Buyer you can see this on our listings and every other Seller on ebay, which in my own personal opinion is the deciding factor when it comes to different merchants offering the same item. 

Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of
Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver
w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin

If you are unfamiliar with Ebay, have a look at our Featured Coin of the Week listing. The Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin is the first coin in our new Blog Series "Coin of the Week" in which will be featuring a coin from our inventory at a special low price to go along with its Coin of the Week status.

I must disclose that our Ebay Store does not list any coins we have labeled "Special Order" on our website.

Be sure to have a look at our website and don't forget to stop by the Sales and New Coins sections.

Have any of the blog readers used our ebay store?

Coin of the Week Sept. 6th 2012

We have begun a new blog series called "Coin of the Week".

For this new blog series we will feature one of our lessor known coins and that coin will also be on sale.

This weeks featured coin comes from Transnistria. Transnistria is a small, country that declared its independence in 1990.

Transnistria 2006 100 Rubles
Stamp of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks
14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin.

The coin featured is the 2006 100 Rubles Stamp of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks 14.14gm Silver w/ Gold-Gilding Proof Coin. This coin design features a replication of the Stamp of the Army of Faithful Black Sea Cossacks.

Although the history of the Black Sea Cossacks shows a vague, spread interpretation of events. It is clear that The Army of the Faithful Black Sea Cossacks displayed great courage and fortitude. The Zaporozhian Cossacks or Ukrainian Cossacks inhabited land from the 15th to 18th centuries. Becoming a strong political and Military force, the Cossacks challenged the authority from all nearby rulers. After years of conflicts and alliances they found their place in the Tsardom of Russia where they served a valuable role of defending the empire from tribes and were granted a great degree of freedom for their efforts.


This will be all for the first edition of the "Featured Coin of the Week" Blog Series. Tune in next week for more.

Also, be sure to head to our website and take a look at the New Coins and Sales sections.

What do the readers think of the new series, the featured coin?

Sept. Allocation from the Perth Mint

Australia 2013 Year of the Snake Gold

Coin Mercantile Inc is an official distributor of the Perth Mint and we have added the newest releases for September.

The main release for September is the highly anticipated 2013 Year of the Snake from the Australian Lunar Series II. Featured to the right is the Gold Version. Made from 99.99% Pure Gold in 1oz, 1/4oz and 1/10oz versions, each as magnificent as the next. Also available is the three-coin set featuring all three sizes.

Gold may be Grand but Silver is not far off.
The Perth Mint has also released Silver versions weighing in at 1oz, 1 Kilo and for the first time 1/2oz. Same as the gold, the silver variations are available in a three-coin set.

Also released in September, the 1/2oz Silver Red-Tailed Black-Cockatoo Proof Coin, the first in the new Birds of Australia Series. Another addition to the Young Collectors Animal Athletes series features the Rhinoceros Beetle, known for its incredible strength compared to its size, it is said to be able to carry 100 times its weight on its back.

Be sure to head to our site and have a look at our "Sales" and "New Coins" sections.

What do our readers think of the new releases from the Perth Mint?

The Central Bank of Russia Commemorative Coins

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation is the official national bank for the country of Russia.

In Short it is called the Bank of Russia. Founded initially in 1860 as the State Bank of the Russian Empire and being changed to The Central Bank of the Russian Federation in July 13, 1990. This bank is responsible for many financial tasks within Russia.

In December 1990, it was declared a legal entity and the main bank of the RSFSR (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic). According to the Constitution of Russia, the Bank of Russia is an independent entity, with the primary responsibility of protecting the stability of the national currency, the ruble. It also holds the exclusive right to issue ruble banknotes and coins.

The Bank of Russia, by law, is to perform its duties independently of other state organizations, but the law also says that the central bank plans and carries out monetary and financial policy in cooperation with the Russian Government.

Along with all of its traditional financial duties, The Bank of Russia also issues Commemorative Coins of quite outstanding quality. The coins are minted at either the Moscow Mint, or St. Petersburg Mint locations and issued under the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

Russia 2009 100 Ruble 200th Anniversary of the
Birth of N.V. Gogol 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin

Featured to the right is the Russia 2009 100 Ruble 200th Anniversary of the Birth of N.V. Gogol 1 Kilo Silver Proof Coin. This coin displays the level of detail we have come to expect from the Mints of Russia. Exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail make this coin stand out from the crowd.

What does our audience think of coins from Russia?

Be sure to check out our site and don't forget to the visit the Coins by Country - Russia, the new coins and sales sections. 

The Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint features some of the most uniquely designed coins available on the market today.

The current and historical references featured on the coin designs from the Royal Canadian Mint show the rich history of the great North American Country. From Canada's culturally rich society, to the great wildlife and natural wonders the country has to offer.

What truly makes the Royal Canadian Mints coins stand out is their appreciation for detail. Every coin is struck with such quality, such craftsmanship. They have acquired the "Pure Standard" and settle for nothing less. The "Pure Standard" meaning 99.99% Pure Silver, Gold and Platinum Products. A standard so valuable the Royal Mint among others have began to follow suit.

One of the finest things that stood out to me in their quest for quality, was the initiative to transition to "lean" practices. The term lean is typically synonymous with the car manufacturer Toyota, but it has quickly earned its place in all manufacturing operations for its values that center on creating better product, faster, and with less waste. Which in the end equates to a better product being sold for less to consumers.

We have two great examples of The Royal Canadian Mints quality and craftsmanship currently listed on sale.

Canada 2011 $300 Cougar 1oz Platinum Proof Coin

The 2011 $300 Cougar 1oz Platinum Proof Coin is a truly great coin. The fine details of the Cougar make it an exquisite keepsake. It is made from 99.95% Pure Platinum and is the only coin to be made from Platinum by the Royal Canadian Mint in the year 2011. This coin along with the previous years of this series are sold out from the mint.

Canada 2011 $350 Mount Avens 35g Gold Coin

The 2nd coin we have for this blog is the 2011 Mountain Avens 35g Gold Proof coin features a wonderful example of Canada's bond with the landscape around them. This coin features a wonderful member of the rose family that only grows at high altitudes in the Northern Hemisphere in Canada. Called the Mount Avens Rose (Dryas Integrifolia) This coin is unique in that is known as the World's Purest Gold Coin, made from 99.999% Pure Gold and hand polished to perfection.

Be sure to head to our website and visit our great selection of coins from Canada and as always be sure to check up on the "New Coins" and "Sales" sections.

Free Shipping through August.

Coin Mercantile is offering free shipping on ALL orders now through the end of August.

Be sure to head to our store and check out our new features, "New Coins", and "Sales"

Use coupon code "FREESHIPPING" now through the end of August to receive free shipping on your purchase of any amount.

Eye of a Collector.

Eye of a Collector.

What does it mean to have the eye of a collector?

Coin collecting, much like other upscale collecting hobbies, has collectors of all levels. Rookies to novices, novices to professionals. What separates the pack?

Does having the eye of a collector mean following every upcoming trend? Perhaps it means to follow the forums and ask what other people are doing, collecting, buying.

In my opinion, having the eye of a collector means following your heart, how a coin makes you feel. Trends are as fleeting as the summer sun in the Pacific Northwest. But what sets apart the rookie collectors from the professionals is understanding what creates those trends, what moves them in and washes them out. Once you've acquired the taste for trending patterns, the mind begins to see coins in a new light.

For example, every year there are seemingly endless versions of the various Lunar series coins. This year being the Lunar Year of the Dragon, we are currently offering 27 different versions of coins depicting the Year of the Dragon. But of those 27, a few stand out among the crowd. The Perth Mint 1oz Silver High Relief Proof Year of the Dragon, and the Russian 1oz Silver Proof Year of the Dragon coins were priced
nearly 5x over spot for the Russia version and 8x over spot for the Australian High Relief.

The difference between these coins and the rest of the Dragon coins are that the professional collectors saw the true value of these coins and bought them early, this quick draw sent the prices skyrocketing and lead to a very quick sell out of these coins at their respective mints.

What differences in these coins made them have true value over the others?

Well to start with, Russia is known for creating coins of superior quality and also keeping the mintage very low. Russia made only one Year of the Dragon commemorative coin and did a superb job at it.

In Australia, they have made numerous variations of the Year of the Dragon coins, Gold, Silver, and Platinum. 1/10oz, 1/2oz, 1oz, Nearly every color of the rainbow and more for the 1oz Silver variety. But, only one was a high relief, which from the beginning of the listing on the Perth Mint's website has been labeled "Limit of one coin per customer" and shortly after being listed was branded "Sold Out". The professional collectors of this world saw the High Relief, combined with the low mintage of only 7,500 pieces and saw, even better, felt the need to add this coin to their collection.

It is this acquired feeling, the feeling and sense of knowing what sets apart the coins that are truly unique and worthy of being in a true collection, rather than buying a Purple colored Brisbane ANDA Coin Show Special - Australian Year of the Dragon 1oz Silver Coin simply because you were at the show and at the time it looked nice.

I must admit, this is purely my opinion and although this is what I do for a living, I too have room to grow and learn.

What does the audience think about having the Eye of a Collector?

Please feel free to comment and offer your opinion on this matter.

The Power of Platinum

For those of you who keep an eye on the daily changes in spot prices of precious metals. You'll see the same thing I have seen. A five percent increase in platinum in the last 5 days. Significant? When that five percent equates to an increase of over sixty-dollars per ounce, you better believe that is of significance.

What is the cause of such an increase you might ask. Spot prices much like Stock prices are not directly related to overall production, or actual market impact. The price is more closely related to expectations.

A strike at the South African Mine of the 3rd largest Platinum producing company in the world, Lonmin, has caused unexpected violence between the strikers and South African Police. On Thursday, 34 strikers at the Marikana Platinum mine lost their lives due ot the violence..

Lonmin claims it has so far lost six days of mined production, or about 15,000 ounces of Platinum because of this violence.  Experts are saying that the amount of platinum lost, for now, will not stop the manufacturing purposes of platinum. But, if this continues, this could have quite a long-term impact and it is because of this expected long-term impact that we have seen a sudden increase in price of platinum. 

Pacific Sovereign

The Fiji 2011 $100 Pacific Sovereign 1oz Gold Bullion Coins are now in stock. This includes a Coin Mercantile exclusive listing of the #1, #2, #3, and #4 coins minted! Hurry while they are still available. Chances like this are once in a lifetime.

More Coins, From More Countries

At Coin Mercantile, we strive to bring our customers a very wide selection of coins from all over the world.

As it stands today we have one of the most diverse online stores of coins available for sale. We have relationships with many of the worlds finest mints and issuing authorites, and it is because of these relationships that we are able to offer such a large variety.

Belarus 2009 20 Rubles Zodiac Signs
Scorpio 28.28gm Silver Unc Coin

You would be hard pressed to find another store with so many coins from Belarus, Transnistria, and Kazakhstan. At Coin Mercantile we are able to offer over 30+ coins from each of these countries. 

To the right, A coin featured from the country of Belarus, The Belarus 2009 20 Rubles Zodiac Signs Scorpio 28.28gm Silver Uncirculated Coin is apart of the Belarus Zodiac Sign Series that is extremely detailed and unique. Every intricate detail shows the level of craftsmanship of each coin. 

We also feature many coins from Liberia, Kyrgyzstan, Singapore and Macau. 

Be sure to head to our website and check out all of our available products from so many various countries around the world. 

Great Coins from the United States of America.

The Mints in the United States of America don't focus as much on the having a large number of various coin sets and series like the Perth or Royal Canadian Mint. But the Mints of the United States take their time and produce wonderful coins with very meaningful themes.

United States 2010 $1 American Eagle
1oz Silver proof Coin

Since its conception in 1986, the American Eagle Silver Proof Coins have become highly revered collectors items.

The Proof - Strike of these coins make them stand out in already elite class of American commemorative coins, being minted with special dies that strike a highly polished coin blank several times. Resulting in a mirror-like finish.

The United States 2010 $1 American Eagle 1oz Silver Proof Coin is a great addition to any collection, or a great way to share your hobby with friends with loved ones.

United States 2009 $1 Louis Braille
Bicentennial 26.75g Silver Proof Coin

The Braille system, designed by a man from France, but adapted to almost every known language system in the world today and commemorated by the U.S.A. in this wonderful Silver Proof Coin.

This coin commemorates the birth of Louis Braille, unsure of who he is? Any map, telephone, airport, atm and so many other parts of everyday life have the Braille language for the blind to read.

It is such an overlooked part of our society. Sight seems so simple, so normal. But what about the population of blind Americans? Estimated at over 11 million. Have you ever tried to go a day without sight?, an hour?, ten minutes? For those of us with sight we take our senses for granted. For those of us who are without sight, or any other sense for that matter, they are truly living. Each experience without one sense intensifies every other sense.

The United States 2009 $1 Louis Braille Bicentennial 26.75g Silver Proof Coin was made to commemorate the hard work and diligence of one individual who has left a permanent mark on this world and truly helps people every single day.  

Recent Coin Specials.

We recently added a new feature to our website labeled "Sales" and with that we have begun to list more and more great products at great sale prices. Same great coins, with an even better price to match.

Belarus 2008 50 Rubles Lynx 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin

We offer many coins from the country of Belarus and being a self-proclaimed "cat-lover" makes the Lynx a personal favorite of mine. 

Featured to the left is the Belarus 2008 50 Rubles Lynx 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin with Swarovski Diamond Inserts in each eye. Belarus takes environmental preservation very seriously, an environmental protection system has been in place in the country since 1960 since the Nature Protection Committee of the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) was established.

Australia 2009 $1 100 Years of Swimming Australia
Excellence 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Australia features one of the largest, most well known Mints in the world. The Perth Mint. Coin Mercantile, Inc is an official distributor for The Perth Mint.

To the right is a wonderful example of the quality that the Perth Mint offers. Colorful, detailed, meaningful theme. The Australia 2009 $1 100 Years of Swimming Australia Excellence 1oz Silver Proof Coin, features a young person swimming through the water with the splashes made up of divers in all different poses.

The best part of this coin, we are offering it close to 40% off our regular price!


This is only the tip of our sales "iceberg" head on over to the Sales section of our website to see all of our current deals.

New Releases from the Perth Mint

Coin Mercantile, Inc is an official distributor for the famous Perth Mint and we have recently added there latest additions to there already prestigious collection.

Australia 2012 $1 Opal Series Wombat 1oz Silver Proof Coin

One of the Perth Mint's most creative and uniquely designed coin series' is the Opal Series. Inspired by Australia's famous nocturnal wildlife, this series will release two coins a year, with eight coins in total. The opal center acts as background for the night as these creatures wonder about and forage through the night.

The 2012 Wombat 1oz Silver Proof Coin is the second release from this series. The first release in this series, The Koala, saw unprecedented success and the same is expected for The Wombat.

Australia 2012 $1 Map Shaped Series Emu 1oz Silver Proof Coin

Another largely successful series from the Perth Mint is the Map-Shaped Series. Named after the circumference design that depicts the border of the Australian Continent. The first release in this series, the Kookaburra, was another extremely successful release for the Perth Mint.

The 2012 Map-Shaped Emu 1oz Silver Proof Coin is expected to do just as well. 





We have also added the Australia 2012 50 Cent The Outback Collection Three 1/2oz Silver Coin Set and continuing with the Young Collectors Series, The Australia 2012 $1 Animal Athletes Sailfish Aluminium-Bronze Coin. As well as, the Australia 2012 $1 40 Years of China and Australia Friendship 1oz Silver Proof Coin that depicts flags from both countries and the famous Kangaroo from Australia and Panda from China.

Be sure to check out our New Coins Section on our website.

Rare Pacific Sovereign Opportunity

We have recently came across something of extraordinary rarity. While all of our coins are rare and unique in their own ways, today we are offering something so seldom seem, it should be spoken only in a whisper. We have acquired stock of the Fiji 2011 1oz Gold Pacific Sovereign Coins. This coin is already known as a great find because of its investment opportunity and its popularity in the market. Now for the kicker, the stock we have acquired happen to be #1, #2, #3, and #4 coins minted of its type. This is no gimmick. For a very short time you have the chance to be the owner of the very first Fiji 2011 Pacific Sovereign Coin to be minted. 

New Inventory!

We have recently added some new products to our inventory.



From Niue, we have added the 2012 Durer Codex 24 Part Silver Coin Set. This set is truly incredible. Featuring paintings from the famous 15th Century German Painter, printmaker, engraver, mathematician and theorist, Albrecht Durer. This set comes together to create a wonderful mosiac of his best work with the graphical image of human hands folded in the praying gesture in the center.

170th Anniversary of Sberbank of Russia and 1150th
Anniversary of the Origin of Russian Statehood

From Russia we have added many new coins. To the left we have two recently added Gold coins from Russia. The far left, is a 1/4oz Gold coin celebrating the 170th Anniversary of Sberbank of Russia. To the immediate left is a coin of great historical significance to Russia, The 1150th Anniversary of the Origin of Russian Statehood 1/4oz Gold Proof Coin. 

Also from Russia we have added many new Silver Coins. At the bottom right, is a coin from the Outstanding Sportsmen of Russia Series, The Figure Skating Couple of Lyudmila Pakhomov and Alexander Gorshkov is featured on a 1oz Silver Proof Coin. The top right is a coin from the History of Russian Aviation Series, The Iluyshin IL-76 Military transport aircraft is featured in color on this exquisite 1/4oz Silver Proof Coin. In the center is a coin also from the History of Russian Aviation Series. The Biplane U-2 1/4oz Silver Proof Coin.
The bottom left is a coin from the Architectural Monuments of Russia Series, The Museum Estate of V.D. Polenov 5oz Silver Proof Coin. At the top left is a 1 Kilogram coin from the Historical Series, this coin commemorates the 350th Anniversary of the Voluntary Entry of the Buryatia in the Russian State.

Be sure to stop by our site and have a look at the New Coins section. 

Collectible Coin Sets

Collectible Coin Sets have proven to shown wondrous quality and creativity. Mints and Issuing Authorities the world over have pushed the envelope of what this market is all about. While some people look clearly at the value of metal of the coin. Many people find a connection to the theme of the coin or coin set and it is these themes that hold the true value for a avid coin collector.

From Fiji comes a spectacular set that uses today's technology to create the theme of the coin. With maps provided by Google Maps, the Zoom Series features spot on clarity from maps of some of the most significant cities on the planet. Featuring New York, Sydney, Berlin, Tokyo and Paris this series has been made even more incredible by adding a gold gilding feature depicting world famous monuments in each respective city. Each coin is struck from 2 ounces of .999 Pure Silver with the afore mentioned 24-Carat Gold Gilding to accent the finely detailed craftsmanship of each coin.

Perhaps one of the single most unique and marvelous coin sets comes from Niue. Dubbed The Da Vinci Codex to follow suit with his many masterpieces. This set is made up of 24 individual Silver coins that together, depict his most famous pieces of art. The true showmanship of this set is displayed in the detail of its case. It comes fully housed in a perspex case and is complemented with an elegant stand to display its full beauty.

These wonderful examples of creative coin sets only scratch the surface of the available coin sets on the market today. Browse our selection of World Coin Sets for a taste of what is available.

RSS Feeds on Coinmerc.com

For those of you who use RSS feeds, you know how valuable this tool can be for receiving all your essential news in one place.

If you don't already use RSS feeds, I'll give you a quick run down. When you subscribe to an RSS feed from your favorite sites, all of the new things added to that site are automatically sent to your RSS feed software. You can use extension rss readers in your browers, IE, firefox, Chrome for example. Outlook has a very easy to use RSS feature that simply adds a folder labeled "RSS Feeds". There are also many desktop apps available to separate your rss feeds from all of your other daily information intake.

On Coinmerc.com we offer rss feeds for our various coin categories. So for example if you are interested in staying up to date with our latest additions to our inventory of gold coins. From the Gold section on our site, you would click the Subscribe to RSS Feed button, then copy the page url into your rss reader and now every time we update our inventory, you will be updated via your RSS Feed.

I for one have found the RSS feature to be an invaluable asset to staying up to date with quite literally everything I am interested in. 

New Features on Coinmerc.com

We have recently added two new sections to our website. Encircled in red "New Coins" and "Sales". We continuously use customer feedback to create a better experience for our customers on our website.

We are updating our store with new merchandise almost daily and felt it pertinent to add a category devoted to this subject. Along with our promotional offers used at checkout, we also offer a wide selection of great coins at sales prices.

Be sure to have a look at both our new inventory and our selection of coins on sale. Please feel free to use the "Contact us" feature if you ever have any questions or feedback.

New Products for Sale.

At Coin Mercantile, we strive to bring our customers a wide variety of Rare Modern World Coins. We are one of a few vendors to offer such a large selection of coins from Eastern European countries such as Russia, Transnistria, Ukraine, and Belarus. We also offer very rare coins from Countries like Liberia and Kazakhstan.

While we do offer a very broad selection of Truly Rare world coins we also keep up to date with some of the most recent releases from the more "mainstream" Mints.

5 Pound London Olympics
 Gold Plated Silver Proof Coin

We have recently added Many new coins from both Canada and England.

The Royal Mint has recently released an entire line of Coins to Commemorate the 2012 Olympics being held in London. This Silver - Gold Plated coin is an exquisite 28g proof coin celebrating the 2012 London Olympics. A truly special feature about this design is that the design was chosen from an open competition for all UK Art and Design students.

Canada 2012 $300 The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 22gm Gold Proof Coin

From The Royal Canadian Mint comes one of our favorite recent releases.

2012 marks the 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's ascension to the throne and there has been many magnificent releases celebrating such a grand event. She is only the 2nd Queen to hold the crown for over 60 years. This $300 Queen's Diamond Jubilee 22gm Gold Proof Coin is a world's first. This coin is the first of its kind to have the diamond inserted during the minting process instead of being layed in after minting the coin. This makes for a unique design because you can see the diamond on both sides of the coin.

Be sure to have a look at the New Coins page on our website as we are adding new inventory daily.