Lost in the post: $16,000 Malayan bank notes return to sender for London sale

Lost in the post: $16,000 Malayan bank notes return to sender for London sale

An upcoming numismatic auction includes some wartime notes that have greatly appreciated in value
Rare Russian rouble is exchanged for $217,000 in German auction

Rare Russian rouble is exchanged for $217,000 in German auction

The coin easily outstripped expectations in a lively sale of Russian and Polish coins and medals
Catch you on the flip side? Rare Chinese coin sells for $115,000

Catch you on the flip side? Rare Chinese coin sells for $115,000

Goldberg's sale of rare coins and currency underlines the investment potential in numismatics...
Chinese currency and banknotes: 'Here's a great collectible that you can always bank on'

Chinese currency and banknotes: 'Here's a great collectible that you can always bank on'

Spink's World Record $308,000 Chinese banknote sale is only the latest in the currency bull markets
Bids could reach $100,000 for 'one of first circulated US silver coins' in California

Bids could reach $100,000 for 'one of first circulated US silver coins' in California

An example of a half disme coin, created in small numbers by Washington and Jefferson, is up for sale
Qing Dynasty banknote floats to $300,000 World Record price in Hong Kong

Qing Dynasty banknote floats to $300,000 World Record price in Hong Kong

The Bank of Honan Province note was the star lot of Spink's rare coin and currency sales
Year of the Horse proof gallops ahead at Spink's Chinese gold coins auction

Year of the Horse proof gallops ahead at Spink's Chinese gold coins auction

Still sealed in its original packaging, the condition-perfect piece brought $45,000
'Lustrous' $38,000 Type Two Gold Dollar stars at Long Beach coin expo

'Lustrous' $38,000 Type Two Gold Dollar stars at Long Beach coin expo

This 1855 coin was a short-lived 'failure' upon its release - making it extremely valuable for collectors
Rare and unique Hong Kong coins and currency are up for sale at Spink

Rare and unique Hong Kong coins and currency are up for sale at Spink

Led by a $93,000 classic from the Tientsin mint, the sale promises to be unmissable for collectors
The earliest Euro? Russian coin intended for use across Europe goes up for sale

The earliest Euro? Russian coin intended for use across Europe goes up for sale

Tsar Nicholas II had the coins created in 1902, and one of the few remaining may be worth $107,000
Our Top Five... Remarkable rare coin sales of the last quarter of 2010

Our Top Five... Remarkable rare coin sales of the last quarter of 2010

Last year was an incredible year for numismatic investments; here are the best from its final months
Order of St George Russian gold coin could bring $134,000 at Kuenker

Order of St George Russian gold coin could bring $134,000 at Kuenker

It was created to mark the anniversary of Russia's first military medal, St George's Order of Merit