Contents

 Basic coin training

 JR Mayer Collections product highlights
Coins & Medallions
 Coin VS Medallion
Coin
A piece of metal intended for use as legal tender and
stamped with inscriptions and exact monetary value.

Issued by an authority i.e. central bank, national bank,

monetary authority and etc that guarantees its weight and
purity.

Medallion
A medallion is struck both by government and private
mints to honour historic events, anniversaries or other spe
cial occasions.

Medallion does not have monetary value.

 Coin Diagram
Coat of Arms

Reverse Obverse

Relief

Removable Inlay

Denomination Field Edge Rim

 Coin: What to look at?
 Authenticity
Coins, issued by an issuing authority, commemorating an event and in addition being
endorsed by a national or international institution (like FAO/UN) have a high degree of
authenticity and are therefore highly numismatic
Eg. FAO Series – Ceres Gold and Silver Medallions (Food and Agriculture Organization,
UN)

 Rarity & Limited Mintage

The lower the mintage the higher the possibility that the value of the coin will increase since
demand is higher than supply.

 Policy and Image

The more conservative, strict and stringent the issuing policy of the respective authority,
the better the potential the value of a coin will increase.
 Type of Coins
 Numismatic Coins:
– Coins issued by the government to celebrate and honour important events,
anniversaries, etc.
– Can be both precious and non-precious metal
– Often minted in proof finish, with limited mintage and face value

 Bullion:
– Coin with little numismatic value sold for its precious metal content and traded at
the current bullion price. Gold or silver coins, bars or ingots
– Often struck in prooflike finish or BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)

 Circulation Coins:
– Coins that were minted for commercial use and never become a numismatic coin
– therefore suffers wear and tear; a used coin.
 Commemorative Coin Finishing
 Proof coins
– coin minted from highly polished planchets and dies resulting in a
well-struck coin with highly reflective fields
– The mirror-like finish derives from high pressure strike in the
minting process

 Matte

 Antique

 High Relief
a coin with deep concave fields due to highly
raised designs. High relief coins require extra pressure to
be fully struck and are difficult to stack.
 Coin Edge

 Plain Edge

 Milled Edge

 Lettered Edge

 Decorated Edge

For the purpose of authenticity

and create barrier for copying
 Tips in Coin Care
 Tip 1: Housing
Keep your coin in the provided presentation box.

 Tip 2: Removing
Before removing a coin from its capsule, consider whether it's
really necessary

 Tip 3: Holding
Never touch an uncirculated or Proof coin anywhere but the
edge. Wearing clean surgical gloves is advised.

 Tip 4: Storage
Keep the coin in a dry environment with minimal changes in
average temperature.

 Tip 5: Avoid close contact

Avoid holding numismatic items in front of your mouth. Small
particles of moisture may eventually cause spots.

 Tip 6: Dragging
Do not drag coins across any surface. You can never be too
careful.

 Tip 7: Don’t polish.

Polishing with the softest tissue or cloth will scratch the coin’
surface.
 7 Steps in Coin Collecting
 Step 1: Identify Yourself
Start with one or two meaningful series to which you as a person can associate.

 Step 2: Specialize
Set goals and boundary on the series of your selections

 Step 3: Learn
Learn all you can about the particular coins you chose

 Step 4: Subscribe
Subscribe to coin publications to enhance your knowledge as much as possible

 Step 5: Complete
Try to collect all coins in one series to increase the potential numismatic value.

 Step 6: Patience
Collecting coins is similar to collecting antiques, art, cars, and wines and requires a lot of patience. There are
coins which appreciate immediately and there are others which appreciate after 20 years.

 Step 7: Display
Pick up a collector's display album or folder to proudly show off your collection
JR Mayer Collections Coins & Medallions

Product Highlights 2008 - 2009

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series I

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of
the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and
national heritage.
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Coin Set – Series II

The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Coin Set - Series I captures the spirit and ideals of
the 29th Olympic Games while reflecting the fascinating aspects of Chinese history, culture and
national heritage.

* Available in Iran only

 Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series I
A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National
Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Haram Gold Coin , the Hodja
Akhmed Yassavi Mausoleum Silver Coin and Baiturrahman Mosque Silver Coin in Series I.
A treasure trove to cherish, this priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.
 Famous Mosques Coin Set – Series II
A tribute to some of the holiest places, the Famous Mosques of the World issued by the National
Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan features the Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi Gold Coin, Shah Faisal
Masjid Silver Coin and Zahir Mosque Silver Coin in Series I. A treasure trove to cherish, this
priceless keepsake reveals the spiritual beauty of the Islamic world.

* Available in Iran only

Limited Mintage : 17,777 pcs
 Dome of the Rock

This noble treasure features a fine silver coin distinctive with perfectly
fitting Swarovski crystal fabric on the Dome of the Rock and green
Swarovski component on the door of the religious sanctuary merging
numismatic art with the seductively sparkling universe of crystal.

Limited Mintage: 17,777 pcs

Fine: Silver 999/- with Swarovski Fabric and Green Swarovski Component
 Ferrari Coin Set-Series II
The Legend of Speed
Ferrari, a car that every man dreams of, is more than just a name, it’s a legend. Conceived with the best in leading-edge technology and design,
Ferrari has fired the imaginations of entire generations. Steeped in tradition marked by groundbreaking designs and trailblazing speed, its splendid
looks are backed by the enormous success of its racing teams. As any speed fanatic will tell you, Ferrari is more than just a car, it’s a way of life.

Ferrari F1 Shield Ferrari 500 F2

Diameter : 13.92 mm
Diameter : 38.61 mm
Weight & Content : 1/25 oz Fine Gold 999.9
Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-
Quality : Proof
Quality : Proof
Edge : Milled
Edge : Milled
Issue Year : 2005
Issue Year : 2005
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Denomination: 10 Dollars
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands

Ferrari F2004
Diameter : 38.61 mm
Weight & Content : 25 g Silver 925/-
with One-side coloured on Three Dimensional
Relief
Quality : Proof
Edge : Milled
Issue Year : 2005 Limited Mintage: 8,000 Sets
Limited Mintage: 8,000
Denomination: 5 Dollars
Issuing Authority: Government of the Cook Islands
Where to check out products?

Mainline and Cycle products:

 World market: www.quest.net