HMAS Sydney

HMAS Sydney is a name that conjures up many images in the minds of Australians. Although there have been four different Sydneys, the exploits of the two Sydneys in the First and Second World War are the stuff of legend. More on page 2.

VC Mini-Group - June 8

McCarthy's miniature VC group has sold from the Strand Coin store. The group, along with its related ephemera, will be going to a private collection and is apparently going to be used at educational institutions, teaching children about that period in Australian history.

Antiques & Art - May 25

Strand Coins are featured in the current issue of Antiques & Art magazine along with a story about highly valued modern issue coins and banknotes. Keep watching the site for a version of the article or check out the magazine.

Toy Air Craft - May 11

Once the pride of boys everywhere vintage model planes are now proving to be highly collectable, commanding hefty premiums from dealers and auctioneers. Covering a variety of countries and conflicts the model planes recently purchased by Strand Coins contain both boxed and unboxed items with the centerpiece being a rare Simon and Rivollet Bi-Plane.

Provenance

The provenance of a coin can often add a considerable amount to its value. More on page 7.

Real Or Fake?

Collecting antique cast-iron money boxes is quickly becoming a very popular hobby. So, how do you tell the real ones from the fakes?. More on page 6.

PARTICIPATION

Not every athlete who enters the Commonwealth Games can go home with a gold, silver or bronze medal. But that doesn’t mean they have to go home empty handed. More on page 6.