Satisfaction Assured - 14-Day Money Back Guarantee Log in Hello 0 Home /News NEWS Learn about the precious metals from which our coins are struck ABOUT PRECIOUS METALS Gold - the most desired precious metal For collectors and investors alike gold remains reliable and dependable - a thing of permanence in an ever-changing world. Demand for gold has soared during the first years of the 21st century as a very sound asset in uncertain times. The Dublin Mint Office offers a wide range of gold... Read more ... Some important do's and don'ts for coin collectors Some do's and don'ts However and whatever you choose to start collecting, there are certain do’s and don'ts that are worth following in order to avoid disappointment and unnecessary expense. Read more ... Dublin Mint Office The Dublin Mint Office Appoints New Managing Director The Dublin Mint Office are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new managing director, Christopher Wood, who will also join the Board of Directors. Read more ... The anatomy of coins Every coin has a functional value, yet it is also a statement. As well as being the product of the culture and tradition of a particular country, a coin also says much about the country itself, its perception of itself and its place in the world. American coins, for example, traditionally have a marked sense of theatre and drama that dates back... Read more ... Minting quality hints and tips Minting qualities The quality of a coin can be determined by its metal content, by its finish or by both. Different processes are employed in the striking of coins to ensure that they have greater durability and collectability. Coins minted for circulation are usually minted in a lower quality than those struck for the purpose of collecting or... Read more ... Minting quantities, numbers and figures Minting quantities The value of a coin may often depend less on the metal value but on its availability and particularly its rarity. Generally speaking, the smaller the number of coins that are available and the higher the demand, the more attractive the coin will be to a prospective buyer. Read more ... Page 1 of 2 1 2 COINS AND MEDALS Shop Gold Silver Other Metals Deals + Offers ABOUT US About Dublin Mint Office USEFUL INFORMATION Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Payment Options Easy Returns CONTACT US Contact Details Customer Service OUR SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook 1800 937 321 customercare@dublinmintoffice.ie The Dublin Mint Office was established in 2011 and since that time has become one of Ireland’s most trusted suppliers of historic, commemorative and collector coins. Part of Samlerhuset Group, one of Europe’s largest coin companies, founded in 1994 and operating in 14 European countries, The Dublin Mint Office is distributor for major world mints including The Royal Australian Mint, The Royal Canadian Mint, The South African Mint, The New Zealand Mint, The People’s Bank of China and The French State Mint © Copyright 2021 - The Dublin Mint Office We’ll tailor your experience The Dublin Mint Office use cookies and other technologies to keep our sites reliable and secure, to measure their performance, to deliver a personalised shopping experience and personalised advertising. To do this, we collect information about users, their behaviour, and their devices. If you select “That’s OK”, you accept this and agree that we may share this information with third parties, such as our marketing partners. If you deny we will use only the essential cookies and, unfortunately, you will not receive any personalised content. Select “Set preferences” for further details and to manage your options. You can adjust your preferences at any time. For more information, please read our privacy policy. Set Preferences That's OK