What is the world coin price guide?

The World Coin Price Guide is a complete catalog of values for World coins from 1600 to date. Created by NGC and Active Interest Media’s NumisMaster, the price guide pages are arranged by Krause catalog numbers and include values, images and specifications such as weight, composition, engraver and current bullion values.

Are coin prices accurate?

Coin prices may or may not be currently accurate but are intended to show relative value. Coin values depend upon condition and rarity. Rare dates are worth far more than the prices listed. Coins that are damaged, cleaned, polished or very worn are worth less than the listed prices.

How do you know how much a British coin is worth?

If you want to know how much your coin is worth, the Seaby Standard Catalogue of British Coins is a great reference book that lists the ‘catalogue’ price of most British coins. However, it’s important to remember that just because a coin is listed in a price guide, it doesn’t mean there is a demand for it.

How much is a pre-1947 silver coin worth?

Pre-1947 coins: Silver coins that were minted before 1947 containedreal silver and are now worth up to 40 times their original face value – thanks to the ever-increasing price of the precious metal. For example, a sixpenny bit (6d coin) can now fetch at least £1 when it would have been worth 2½p on decimalisation in 1971.