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Kick off the Numismatic New Year Right! Stop by our booths (#100, 102, 104, 106, 108 and 110) and say "Hi"! We'll have a wide array of beautiful, unusual and exciting coins from Canada, Australia, Poland, France, Armenia, and all over the world, in fact! We've always got some great show specials at the booth as well! We'll have our usual tremendous selection of goodies! • Our exciting new selection of beautiful coins, sets & gifts from the Perth Mint in Australia! • Coins from Canada, Poland and France, including the latest releases, of course! • Coins from around the world, including older issues, toned & certified gems, errors, etc. • High relief medals and medallic art; tokens; art bars & rounds; and other exonumia! We've included 3 intriguing silver proofs here as an example of the the kinds of numismatic treasures we'll be bringing to FUN! |
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2009 Poland 70th Anniversary of the Start of World War II 10 Zlotych Silver Proof
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Terror Bombing of Wielun by
Luftwaffe Ju 87 Stuka Dive Bombers  On
September 1, 1939, at about 04:40 am, Stuka dive bombers of the German
Luftwaffe attacked the town of Wielun indiscriminately. Approximately 90% of the
historic old town was destroyed, and many important buildings were hit,
including the medieval Gothic church, the old town hall, and the
hospital (despite a huge Red Cross sign painted on its roof). About
1,200 civilians died, representing 8% of the population.The bombing of Wielun is considered one of the first terror bombings in history, and the very first in of World War II. The bombing had no military justification. Tactically, there were no Polish military forces stationed in Wielun. Strategically, the town held no heavy industry.  This double A-side silver proof is shockingly direct.One side portrays a map of Poland rent in two down the middle, with two military movement arrows thrusting into Poland. The western arrow bears the swastika of Nazi Germany, while the eastern arrow bears the hammer and sickle of Soviet Russia. The other side depicts German Ju-87 Stuka dive bombers, swastikas evident on their tails, in the midst of their bombing run on the center of old town Wielun. Much more about the bombing of Wielun, the terror weapon Ju 87 Stuka, and the no-punches-pulled attitude of this remarkable coin program can be found on our web site, including many additional historical images! This is an unbelievable price for a military-themed, sold-out silver proof! We also have the other two coins from the release still available: The 2 Zloty Nordic Gold
features the Battle of Westerplatte!
The 200 Zlotych Gold Proof depicts Warsaw in flames and the Mermaid of Warsaw! |
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Tuvalu 2010 Famous Battles - Marathon $1 Ultra High Relief Piedfort Silver Proof
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 Greek Victory at MarathonThe battle of Marathon between the Greeks and the Persians has been called an event more important historical turning point than the Battle of Hastings. It's safe to say that had the Greeks not successfully defeated the Persian invasion, we would not have Western culture or society as we know it!  News of the battle was carried to Athens by a soldier named
Pheidippides, who volunteered to run the distance. He did so, arriving
in Athens to utter the single word, Nenikhkamen,
or "We have won." He then dropped dead of exhaustion, but his legend
has been immortalized in the race we run today, the marathon.An Ultra High Relief, Proof Piedfort The feedback we've received from shows and customers is that this is a beautiful and stunning piedfort... we've even taken new pictures to give you a better idea of the beauty of this coin! The Battle of Marathon depicts Pheidippides (wearing the full armor of a hoplite soldier) as he completes his 26 mile 385 yard run from Marathon into the center of Athens. This portrayal is done in Ultra High Relief, with a frosted cameo proof finish, struck on a Piedfort (double-thick) planchet! With an extremely low mintage of only 5,000, this looks like a sure winner! |
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Canada 2009 Dragon Maple of Wisdom $5 Silver Proof with Hologram and Crystal
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 Rare Hologram SML with Crystal!Certain to sell out quickly, this unique Silver Maple Leaf features a one-off design of great significance - a dragon clutches a pearl of wisdom (in the form of a hologram maple leaf) in its claws, while encircling a red Swarovski Crystal that symbolizes joy and good fortune. What's not to love - a proof Silver Maple Leaf depicting a dragon, with a lucky $8 denomination, a hologram, and a red Swarovski Crystal gemstone - all on one coin!?!? All we can say is, get this one fast - it won't last long! A blockbuster list of features! Why do we like this coin so much? Let us count the ways:
1) A genuine, red Swarovski Crystal, combined with 2) The Mint's proprietary Hologram (first coin ever with these two technologies together!) 3) Unusual, lucky $8 denomination 4) Very low mintage limit 5) Dragon motif - the most auspicious of all the animals (with the possible exception of the Tiger). All this, and, oh yes, it's a Silver Maple Leaf, needed by all Silver Maple Leaf collectors! |
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Winter 2009 F.U.N. Show Information and Details
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We'll
be on the bourse floor at booths 100, 102, 104, 106, 108 and 110. We
will be
representing the Royal Canadian Mint, the Perth Mint of Australia, the
Mint of Poland, and Monnaie de Paris (the Paris Mint) with a wide
variety of coins, medals, and rare
items. We
will also have an assortment of older world
(foreign) coins (including many better grade coins and errors);
Presidential dollars; and a huge array of medals and medallic art! We will have a nice assortment of world coins and other items priced under $10!
The Winter 2010 FUN Show is free and open to the public. It is held at the Orange County Convention Center in Hall NB, in Orlando, Florida. There will be many attractions, including free seminars & educational opportunities. The show runs Thursday, January 7 through Sunday, January 10: Thursday, January 7: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Friday, January 8: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Saturday, January 9: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm Sunday, January 10: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm For details including maps, hotel information, and a complete schedule, visit www.funtopics.com If you're at the show, please stop by our booths and visit us. We look forward to seeing you! |
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Email: info@talismancoins.com
Phone: (Toll Free)
888-552-2646
Fax:
314-968-3801
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