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Disney in silver: from a $45 Stitch cover to a shaped Dumbo set

Our Disney range runs from a $45 Stitch stamp and coin cover to a $320 shaped Dumbo silver set, with Minnie, Donald, Maleficent and Gonzo in between.

The ton arrives in silver: The Perth Mint's 2026 Bridgerton range

The Perth Mint's 2026 Bridgerton coin range spans five silver releases from $132, including a gilded 2oz House of Bridgerton proof and a Lady Whistledown coin.

Obi-Wan's lightsaber in silver: the Lightsaber Radiance Collection begins

A shaped 1/2oz silver lightsaber hilt and a 5g silver foil of Obi-Wan Kenobi, boxed as the first release in the Lightsaber Radiance Collection. Just 1,000 sets worldwide.  

R2-D2 arrives in a blind box, and one box in a hundred holds g

The New Zealand Mint's Star Wars R2-D2 5g foil comes sealed in a blind box with four tiers, including a fully engraved gold chase note limited to just 50 worldwide.

The mints behind our shelves: who we buy from and why it matters

Mint Coin Shop stocks the Royal Australian Mint, The Perth Mint, New Zealand Mint, The Royal Mint and NZ Post. A guide to each mint and what makes them different.

Why Buy From an Authorised Mint Stockist Instead of the Open Market

When you buy a coin, you are trusting that it is exactly what it claims to be. New, genuine, and in the condition described. That trust is easy to take for granted, right up until it goes wrong. Wh...

Coin collector advice: Building a Themed Coin Collection: A Smarter Way to Collect

Ask experienced coin collectors what they would tell their younger selves, and many say the same thing. Collect with a theme. A focused collection is more enjoyable to build, easier to complete and...

Caring for Silver Coins: How to Prevent and Handle Tarnish

Silver is shiny and beautiful, for sure. The thing is, silver tarnishes. Every silver collector meets this sooner or later. The dull film or rainbow toning that appears over time is natural, and ho...

Understanding Coin Mintage: Why the Numbers on the Certificate Matter

Open the package of a collector coin and you often find a certificate. Somewhere on it is a number: the mintage. It is easy to skim past, yet that figure tells you a great deal about the coin you o...

Coin collector advice: How to Spot the Difference Between Bullion and Collector Coins

Coin collectors often use the words bullion and collector coin as if they mean the same thing. They do not, and confusing them can lead to buying the wrong coin for your goal. The difference is wor...