Category: Collectibles
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Raw Diamonds and Congo Cubes from the DRC
How many raw diamonds and Congo cubes export from DRC According to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), which tracks the export and import of raw diamonds globally, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was the third-largest producer of rough diamonds in 2019, with a reported export value of $0.66 billion. Regarding the “Congo cube”…
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The Bull of Clarence Charges into The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection
LLANTRISANT, Wales, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Mint has today announced The Bull of Clarence as the latest beast to be commemorated in its Royal Tudor Beasts Collection. This is the first coin in The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection to feature the official effigy of His Majesty King Charles III. The Royal Tudor Beasts Collection was…
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The Ultimate, a One-of-Kind Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, Surpasses $1.2 Million at Heffel Auction
OTTAWA, ON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – The Royal Canadian Mint is delighted that The Ultimate, a one-of-a-kind one-kilo pure platinum coin, adorned with hundreds of pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine, sold for $1,261,250.00 CAD (including Buyer’s Premium), after heated bids were exchanged during a live auction conducted by Heffel Fine Art Auction House (Heffel). This price surpasses pre-sale estimates of $700,000 to $900,000 CAD. This…
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The Royal Canadian Mint Redefines Rare with the Opulence Collection Featuring Exquisite Pink Diamonds from the Argyle Mine
OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Today, the Royal Canadian Mint launches the Opulence Collection, exclusive numismatic masterpieces of exceptional craftsmanship featuring some of the world’s rarest precious stones: pink diamonds from the famed Argyle mine. These jewels are the crowning element of pure gold and platinum coins that truly redefine rare. This new collection, headlined by…
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U.S., Chinese & World Banknotes and Scripophily offered at Archives International Auctions May 4, 2022 Auction
The May 4, 2022, Auction 76, by Archives International Auctions will consist of 672 lots of rare and desirable U.S., Chinese & World Banknotes, and Scripophily. RIVER EDGE, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, May 3, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — The May 4, 2022, Auction 76, by Archives International Auctions will consist of 672 lots of rare and…
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Lost Original Grateful Dead Art (1968) Surfaces for Public Auction Ending June 17th
The Psychedelic Art Exchange is auctioning, THE LOST ORIGINAL ART that was used to create one of the most famous 1960’s Grateful Dead concert posters BALTIMORE, MD, US, June 16, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ — Premier online concert poster auction, Psychedelic Art Exchange is auctioning, THE LOST ORIGINAL ART that was used to create one of the…
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Polish Pear Diamond in Dubai for Sale
Created in the 1400s, the pear-cut diamond still retains its popularity today. Diamond cutter, Lodewyk van Berquem, invented a diamond-polishing wheel that enabled every facet of the diamond to be polished–a turning point in which all pear shaped diamonds exhibit superb light return and sparkle but the Polish Pear Diamond is truly unique and currently…
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Royal Mint To Auction Rare Tudor Coin in Digital Auction
LONDON, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Royal Mint has announced they have acquired a rare, 500-year-old, gold Sovereign and the coin will be put up for auction next month. The Royal Mint’s historic coin experts have sourced a Type 2 Henry VII Sovereign, one of a select few in the world that are not held by…