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Coins of Christmas Present

The Christmas spirit continues to imbue the 2020 numismatic world despite the ravages of The Age of COVID. The number of different coins being struck to celebrate the season has certainly not decreased. Their subject matter has become many-and-varied, sufficient to satisfy most preferences, whether religious or secular.

Those looking for a Christmas gift for the numismatist in their life are spoilt for choice. Just a few are listed here.

As usual Australia’s Perth Mint was an early starter. For those who have collected the

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