World Coins are all the coins in the world
not already pigeon holed
here already.

One of the more interesting aspects of world coins is the way many commonly circulated coins have been utilized by punching, cutting, or just plain counter stamping to give them value in a new part of the world.

Many of these common coins counter stamped or punched are some of the rarest most collectable coins in the world all by the addition of a little added something.

Unfortunately the unsavoury side of the world also have figured this out and counterfeit counter stamps are showing up all too regularly.

Spanish coins are a special interest because they fit so nicely into the above category. Not to mention the huge numbers of coins lost to the seas which come to light from time to time evoking thoughts of pirates and incredible adventures. These adventures are both in the past and present because the finding and salvage of these items is often an incredible journey in itself.

Many of these coins have interesting histories and stories far too numerous to list here but I will try and cover some of the major more interesting areas in the individual sub pages attached to this section as I am able to find time.

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