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We BUY and SELL bullion
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SILVER: COINS, INGOTS AND MEDALS UP TO 4 OUNCES.

We have a huge range of smaller silver items available for sale. From British Crown-sized coins to smaller specialist ingots, from unusual legal-tender bullion coins to stunningly designed special-issues, we cater to a wide range of customer demand.

Medals and currency coins are often under-rated by those who are seeking to boost their silver reserves. While .999 ingots are much sought-after, silver coins and medals of lower alloys, usually made of Sterling (.925) silver, still contain good quantities of silver metal and are therefore an affordable means of building up silver stocks. And of course, they can also form part of an attractive collection, potentially gaining value for future sales to collectors due to their designs and relative scarcity.

If you're looking specifically for one ounce items, please click this link to go to the specialist one ounce page.

Until the web site is complete, please don't hesitate to contact us with your needs to see if we have what you require.

.999 (FINE) SILVER


CREDIT SUISSE 125 YEARS COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL.
RARE! Extremely limited issue.

Issued by Credit Suisse to commemorate 125 years operation, this rare and special medal shows Albert Escher, the founder of Credit Suisse, on the obverse whilst the commemoration, the weight of the medal and its fineness are all on the reverse. This item is supplied in a bespoke box with a matching keyring holder. A very limited edition, it contains 8 grammes of .999 purity (fine) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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AUSTRALIA KOOKABURRA SILVER HALF DOLLAR.
YOU WON'T EASILY FIND THESE ANYWHERE ELSE!
The baby version of Australia's favourite silver bullion coin.


How about this spectacular square-shaped half-Kookaburra coin? It's the baby version of the full coin and contains half a troy ounce of silver. Harder to find than full ones, ours are supplied in tailor-made hard capsules. They are all minted with eye-catching designs which change each year, together with the image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The photos show an encapsulated 2002 version, (marks on photo are reflections due to its brilliance).

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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CUBA 30 PESO BROTHER BARTHOLEMY COIN (.999 SILVER).
ONE OF MANY STUNNING DESIGNS FROM THE CUBAN NATIONAL MINT.
Each coin contains 3 troy ounces of pure silver.


Cuban silver is often under-rated by collectors, but worth considering as, in most coins, it is usually issued in .999 purity at a rate of 10 Pesos to one troy ounce; hence this 30 Pesos coin contains 3 troy ounces of fine silver. Commemorating the 500th anninversary of Brother Bartholemy, the obverse shows the famed religious character whilst the reverse shows the Cuban coat of arms, the denomination and the purity and weight of silver. We have other versions, (and sizes up to 5 ounces), available. (Image is in negative form for greater clarity.)

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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GREAT BRITAIN: TRIBUTE TO SIR WALTER SCOTT.
"In celebration of a famed Scottish poet."


This medal serves as tribute to the Scottish poet and novelist, Sir Walter Scott, author of many famous works, including the three-volume set of collected Scottish ballads, The Minstrels of the Scottish Border, which inspire the reverse design of this medal. It was issued in 1971 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Scott's birth.

The medal contains 41.72 grammes of .999 silver and is supplied in a bespoke container.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

silver medal celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Walter Scott from www.lainson.eu



UNITED STATES COHEN MINT POURED INGOT (.999 SILVER).
A UNIQUE POURED SILVER INGOT CONTAINING JUST OVER 1 TROY OUNCE OF SILVER!
A hand-finished ingot, each one is unique.


Each delightful ingot is hand-poured at the Cohen Mint premises in New York. The rough-pour aspect of the ingot is very nicely offset by the pressure-applied logo and the weight of each ingot is added after having been weighed by Mr. Cohen himself!

A fantastic purchase; as you can see from the photos, we have several different weights available and demand from collectors assures a premium to the silver content.

PRICE: SOLD.
18.9 gr for £12, 36.2 gr for £23.

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.925 (STERLING) SILVER.


GREAT BRITAIN SILVER £2.
300th Anniversary of the Bank of England.

A wide variety of £2 coins have been issued by the Royal Mint. This image shows the verion produced to commemorate the tercentenary of the Bank of England in 1994. On the reverse is the crest of the Bank, incorporating Britannia.

Each silver £2 coin weighs
15.98 grammes of .925 silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

1997 British silver two pounds available from lainson.eu



GREAT BRITAIN 25 pence CROWN, QUEEN'S SILVER JUBILEE COMMEMORATIVE.
Celebrating 25 years since accession to the throne of H.M. Elizabeth II.


Issued by the Royal Mint, this proof, silver, legal tender coin, (value 25 pence), commemorates the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne. The obverse shows a frosted relief of Queen Elizabeth riding her horse during the trooping of the colour. The reverse has a complex design of Royal symbols. The coin contains 28.28 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver and is supplied in an original box. Please note that toning on silver coins is a natural occurrence.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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GREAT BRITAIN £5 CROWN.
40th Anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

After 1989, Crowns were given a denomination of five Pounds and remain the largest legal tender coin issued in Great Britain, with each weighing 28.28 grammes of .925 (sterling) silver.

This 1993 version was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's 40th anniversary of accession to the throne.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

1993 British silver Crowns available from lainson.eu



GREAT BRITAIN £5 CROWN.
50th Wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

We have in stock, a wide selection of Crowns, the largest legal tender coin issued in Great Britain, with each weighing 28.28 grammes of .925 (sterling) silver.

This 1997 version was issued to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and prince Philip.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

1997 British silver Crowns available from lainson.eu



GREAT BRITAIN £5 CROWN, QUEEN MOTHER'S CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE.
A PIEDFORT coin celebrating the Queen Mother's 100th birthday in 2000.


This proof, silver, legal tender £5 Crown, of Piedfort style, is double the thickness of a standard Crown. It commemorates the 100th birthday of H.M. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. The obverse shows a frosted portrait of H.M. Queen Elizabeth whilst the reverse has a frosted portrait of H.M. Queen Mother with symbolic crowds in contemporary dress cheering both her birth and her 100th birthday respectively. This beautiful piece comes with in a plush green box with certificate and colour booklet. It weighs 56.56 grammes. Please note: this coin displays slight toning to the obverse and is sold as BUNC grade.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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GREAT BRITAIN: JOHN PINCHES: "FIRST REFERENDUM OF THE BRITISH PEOPLE" MEDAL.
The peoples' decision had wide-ranging impact on modern life.


In 1975, the British government held a referendum on whether or not to stay part of the European Economic Community. The people voted "yes" and this beautiful medal was issued by John Pinches to commemorate the event. The obverse shows a frosted relief of Harold Wilson, the Prime Minister of the time, whilst the reverse has a fussy design of Britannia seated on a map of Europe and the World. This near-proof medal is supplied in a box and with certificate of authenticity and contains 28.50 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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GREAT BRITAIN: ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY GOLD MEDAL.
"To Sheffield and Disrict Orchid Society"


This fine gilded medal displays an elegant image of Flora, the Greek goddess of nature, on the obverse. On the reverse is a complex design of flowers, grapes and leaves. Within the RHS inscription is engraved "To Sheffield and District Orchid Society for Orchids. Harrogate, 21.4.94". Below this, is a full hallmark: TK&S, Anchor (Birmingham assay office), Lion rampant, (Sterling silver) and T (1993).

This medal contains 56 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

RHS award to Sheffield and District Orchid Society, Harrogate 21.4.94 from www.lainson.eu



GREAT BRITAIN: INAUGURATION OF THE CHANNEL TUNNEL.
"Finally, a fixed link between England and France."


This medal was issued by Eurotunnel in a limited edition to celebrate the opening of the Channel Tunnel in May 1994.

The obverse shows two people reaching out to each other whilst the reverse has a complex design showing the route of the tunnel between the two countries. What appears to be grey on the image is actually a reverse-stamped image of the sea whch changes aspect as the medal is moved.

The medal contains 50 grammes of sterling silver and is supplied in a pouch with certificate of authenticity.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

silver medal commemorating the inauguration of the channel tunnel in 1994 from www.lainson.eu



BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY PROOF £1 COMMEMORATIVE.
Golden wedding anniversary of H.M. Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh.


Issued by the Bailiwick of Guernsey, (part of the Channel Islands), this proof, silver, legal tender coin commemorates 50 years of marriage between Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The obverse has a frosted cameo relief of Queen Elizabeth with the issue year of 1997 whilst the reverse displays a very detailed composition of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, with Westminster cathedral in the background. The coin contains 19 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver and is supplied in a box, with certificate of authenticity.
Please note: toning on silver coins is a natural occurrence.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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ISLE OF MAN US INDEPENDENCE BI-CENTENARY CROWN.
A proof version of this stunning coin.


Issued by the Isle of Man to commemorate the 200th anniversary of United States independence. The obverse displays a frosted cameo of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the issue year of 1976. The reverse has a frosted cameo relief of George Washington. Of proof quality, it contains 28.73 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver. Supplied in a box and with certificate of authenticity.
Please note: toning on silver coins is a natural occurrence.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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ISLE OF MAN RNLI LIFEBOAT MEDAL.
Super detail of the Douglas lifeboat from the Pobjoy Mint.
Royal National Lifeboat Institute.


This Isle of Man medal was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's silver jubilee whilst celebrating the contribution of the RNLI in saving countless lives.

The obverse has the jubilee effigy of Queen Elizabeth. The reverse shows a highly detailed image of Douglas lifeboat 54-03 racing to the aid of a sinking merchantman.

This near-proof medal is supplied in a box and with certificate of authenticity and contains 28.50 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

RNLI silver medal from www.lainson.eu




INDIAN SILVER 2 COIN SET.
"GROW MORE FOOD" CAMPAIGN - 1973.
A rare set, much sought-after.


A special issue by the Indian Government from their Bombay Mint.

It was issued as part of the Development orientated coin sets in 1974 and comprises a silver 10 Rupees and a silver 20 Rupees (both from 1973) in original presentation holder, (used condition, but complete), and all supplied within the original yellow card box, (which is slightly worn, but complete).

A hard-to-find item, it is a mark of how much progress has been made in advancing the Indian nation since her independance.

PRICE: £20.00.


Indian silver from www.lainson.eu

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JAMAICA $10 UNITY COIN.
Over an ounce of silver in this coin!

Another coin issued by the Franklin Mint for a Caribbean state, in this case, Jamaica. This coin reflects the unique ethnic and cultural heritage of the island. Of proof quality, sealed in a pack and supplied in a box with CoA, it was issued only in 1978 and weighs 42.80 grammes of .925 silver, giving a pure silver content of 39.59 grammes (or 1.2 troy ounces). (Please excuse photo quality - the image was shot through its plastic cover.)

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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LATVIA 1 LATS MILLENNIUM COIN.
A special coin with a very limited issue.

Issued by Latvia to commemorate the new millennium. The obverse shows the year 1999 in the centre, whilst the reverses shows the year 2000 and the word "Millennium". The whole coin is pierced in the middle to represent a button. Would make novel buttons for your dinner jacket! This proof coin is supplied in sealed container and contains 15.20 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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PAPUA NEW GUINEA 10 KINA COIN.
Each coin is a full 1.2 ounces of silver!

Issued in 1975 as the first coinage of the new nation of Papua New Guinea. The obverse of the coin has a striking image of a bird of paradise and five stars of the Southern Cross constellation. This proof coin is supplied in sealed card within a box and with CoA. It contains 41.60 grammes of .925 purity (sterling) silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO $10 ANCIENT MARINER'S MAP COIN.
Over an ounce of silver in this coin!


The Franklin Mint was involved in the production of silver coins for many a Caribbean state and here is another lovely example. This coin has an interesting image of an ancient mariner's map on the obverse. It's proof quality, sealed in a pack and supplied in a box with CoA. The weight is 35.00 grammes of .925 silver, giving a pure silver content of 32.37 grammes (or just over 1 troy ounce). (Please excuse the poor photo quality - the image was shot through its plastic cover.)

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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.900 SILVER.


UNITED STATES COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION HALF DOLLAR.
The first commemorative half Dollar.


The Columbian Exposition half dollar was the first U.S. commemorative half dollar. It was minted in anticipation of the Columbian Exposition, originally scheduled for 1892. Unfortunately, the Fair started a year late and the Mint created an additional issue with the date 1893. Relatively few coins were sold at the fair because fair-goers balked at paying one dollar for a fifty cent value coin. The obverse of the coins display an image of Columbus and the reverse shows a montage of his ship, a world map, the date of his voyage of discovery - 1492 - together with the minting date and legend "World's Columbian Exposition Chicago". The photo shows an 1893 version and as with all half Dollars up to 1964, each weighs 12.50 grammes in .900 purity silver, to give a pure silver content of 11.25 grammes.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

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BELOW .900 SILVER.


MARIA THERESIA TALERS.
Maria Theresia Talers have an ASW of .752 troy ounces.

Considered by many to be the most beautiful coins in the world. Although they are dated 1780, these large coins continue to be minted by the Austrian Mint even today. All our Talers are suitable for bullion. Depending on your needs, these items may be purchased in toned or untoned condition. The photograph shown here is of a stock Taler.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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CANADA "VOYAGEUR" 1 DOLLAR.
A beautiful coin with a long history.

This Canadian 1 Dollar coin has a long history. Referred to as "Voyageur" because this was the name given to the traders who used to pack their canoes with goods and depart for months at a time to find buyers. The photos show a 1959 version. The reverse shows a couple of such voyageurs. It contains 23.43 grammes of .800 purity silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price. Years available: 1959, 1962, 1965 and 1966.
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FINLAND 10 MARKKAA "GEESE".
Issued to mark 50 years of independence.

An interesting 10 Markkaa currency coin of typical Scandinavian design. Minted in 1967, it was issued as part of Finland's 50th Independence anniversary celebrations. The main obverse design shows a flight of Canada geese, whilst the reverse has a traditional old Finnish design. Please note: toning on silver coins is a natural occurrence. The coin contains 23.70 grammes of .750 purity silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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FINLAND 10 MARKKAA "FACE".
Avant-garde sculpture on a coin.

Another interesting 10 Markkaa currency coin of cutting-edge Scandinavian design. Minted in 1970, it was issued to celebrate the life of J. K. Passikivi, President of the Finnish Republic from 1946 until his death. The obverse three-dimensional design shows his face in high relief, whilst the reverse depicts a montage of bricks and lakes, signifying the rebuilding of the country after the war. The coin contains 22.57 grammes of .750 purity silver.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
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NETHERLANDS QUEEN WILHELMINA 2.1/2 GULDEN.
A large slice of Dutch history.

The Netherlands has issued 2.1/2 Gulden coins since introducing them in 1929. The obverse of the coins display an image of "Wilhelmina, Queen of the Netherlands", whilst the reverse shows the Dutch coat of arms, the value and issue date, together with an inscription that translates as "A coin of the Kingdom of the Netherlands" The photo shows a 1929 version and each weighs 25.00 grammes in .720 purity silver, to give a pure silver content of 18.00 grammes.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.
A Dutch 2.1/2 Guilders from www.lainson.eu



POLAND MIKOLAJ KOPERNIK 100 ZLOTYCH.
A beautiful proof coin in holder.


Poland has a long history of issuing commemorative coins and this particular coin was issued in 1974 to commemorate the life of Nicholas Copernicus.

Produced in .625 silver, it is of proof quality and is supplied in a holder as shown, (apologies for the reflections).

Weighing 16.5 grammes, the obverse has an image of Kopernik and the reverse has the traditional Polish Eagle, motto and denomination.

PRICE: Please contact us for a price.

Polish silver coins from www.lainson.eu


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Alternatively, delivery is possible: Packaging and postage by insured Special Delivery is £8.00 for items with a replacement value up to £500 and £12.00 for items with a replacement value up to £2500. For orders above this value, we shall quote a tailored price for couriered delivery. Clients outside the UK should ask for a customised delivery quote, but should be aware that recent changes in Royal Mail and courier rules make it almost impossible to acquire insured delivery for export of packages of precious metals.

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