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Many people confuse coins, medals, orders and just commemorative tokens. As a result, they either underestimate the thing, or, on the contrary, they expect crazy money for an item that the market does not need.
The — jubilee coin is primarily an official means of payment issued in a limited edition, often made of precious metals: gold or silver. The award — is a badge of honor awarded by a state, army, enterprise or organization. For example, the prestigious Labor Veteran Award — is a real part of the history of the Ukrainian and Soviet eras, although it does not always have a high market value. Knowing exactly what you have in hand, — is the first step to understanding real value.
List of Ukrainian gold coins that collectors are looking for today
The National Bank of Ukraine issued dozens of gold coins, and some of them became real market hits. Here is a short list of Ukrainian gold coins and their circulation and sale value that arouse interest:
- «White-tailed eagle» (2007) — is one of the most popular investment coins;
- «Volodymyr Veliky» (2015) — coin in honor of the Baptism of Russia, rare edition;
- «25 years of independence of Ukraine» (2016) — released in a limited series;
- «Euro-2012» — for fans of sports and football topics.
The demand for these coins depends on their condition, the availability of packaging, the certificate and, of course, their rarity.
Prestigious award «Veteran of labor»: does it have a market value
Many families retain the prestigious «Veteran of Labor» award. It was awarded to employees for long and conscientious work, often together with certificates or jubilee medals. However, in the antique market, its value is mostly symbolic. Price affected by:
- manufacturing material (aluminum, brass, less often silver);
- availability of documents;
- general condition (without scratches, preserved enamel);
- date of issue (first issues may be more interesting).
The award is valuable primarily to the family as a memorial. But sometimes, if it is included in a complete award set, it can also have a collectible appeal.
How the cost of selling collectible items is formed
The main thing that shapes the price in the market is the circulation. The fewer copies produced, the greater the demand. But the relevance of the topic, the level of interest in it, even the appearance are also important. Examples:
- A gold coin issued in 500 units is almost always more expensive than its counterpart of 5 000 copies.
- A coin dedicated to a historical event that has become relevant again (for example, the Armed Forces or Independence) may increase in price several times.
The cost also depends on the platform where the item is sold: auction, personal sale, numismatic fair or online portal.
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