Irish coins in Cork ?

HobbyMan

Hi,

I am based in Cork and would like to collect a set ( ok almost the whole set ) of Irish Modern Coins 1928 - 1969 in UNC condition ( for most types - I know it gets pricey so I'll settle for some lower grades ) for myself and my son.

There are no coin dealers here that I know of and I don't want to buy over the net due to postage costs etc.

Where could I find these coins locally ?

Many thanks,

HobbyMan

dmcronin

There was, and there probably still is, though I haven't been for a while, a stamp, coin and callcard collectors market in the Imperial on last sat of every month. Give the hotel a bell and they'll put you right.

Blade

Postage costs are insignificant if you can find someone to supply you most of the coins in one go. I wouldn't restrict myself to Cork if I was you. Shop around even the Irish dealers and you should find someone. Attending the coin fairs would be the easiest way of getting everything you want, but the next main one won't be till October. Be prepared to spend big money if you want them in UNC. If you want any tips depending on how you want to approach this, feel free to ask me questions by PM.

sofakingood

I have a 2002 Italian 2euro coin which is not bi-metallic. It is all silver.

Would anybody have an idea how much it is worth?

I checked on the internet and the only other mention of a non bi-metallic 2 euro was an Austrian version and the website said it was a rare coin.

Any reply would be appreciated

Blade

sofakingood wrote: »

I have a 2002 Italian 2euro coin which is not bi-metallic. It is all silver.

Have replied already in the other thread you posted this in

niamh2012

Blade wrote: »

Postage costs are insignificant if you can find someone to supply you most of the coins in one go. I wouldn't restrict myself to Cork if I was you. Shop around even the Irish dealers and you should find someone. Attending the coin fairs would be the easiest way of getting everything you want, but the next main one won't be till October. Be prepared to spend big money if you want them in UNC. If you want any tips depending on how you want to approach this, feel free to ask me questions by PM.

hi i have the old irish 10 pence an post savings book,if you got 10 stamps you would get a pound,i was wondering if you would be able to tell me if its worth money and if you cant,would you be able to tell me where would i go to find out. i have tried the internet but cant find anything on it.thanks

Blade

niamh2012 wrote: »

hi i have the old irish 10 pence an post savings book,if you got 10 stamps you would get a pound,i was wondering if you would be able to tell me if its worth money and if you cant,would you be able to tell me where would i go to find out. i have tried the internet but cant find anything on it.thanks

Any stamp dealer should be able to help you, not my area at all.

owla

in Cork Washington Street there is a shop called the Raven, it supplies coins

owla

The Raven in Washington street, mainly stamps but also coins

HobbyMan

owla wrote: »

The Raven in Washington street, mainly stamps but also coins

Yes, but the coins are a bit pricey.

owla

oh sugar, i was going to go there myself soon, any place else you located?
I know a bric a brack shop (cant think of name) that does all kinds of groovy memorobilia... i have seen coins there too but also pricey, over valued...

owla

in cork also....

owla

did you buy your set of irish coinage there in the end

HobbyMan

No, I am buying them online though I have bought some at the imperial hotel also.

I am now selling my non-core collection in order to buy more Irish. :-)

owla

yes i see in above posts its on the last sat of every month at the imperial...
thought buying coins online totally dodge...

owla

hi hobby man
do you find buying online less expensive than coin dealers inclusive of postage payments etc which i find prohibitive