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Silver dollars, old banknotes, stamps, gold and antiques each call for different checks. Start with variety, condition, patina and storage, then compare recent sales so you know which details to photograph before asking for a valuation.

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First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Paper Evidence

Featured guideJune 25, 2026

First Series Renminbi: Denominations, Designs and Paper Evidence

First Series Renminbi spans many denominations and designs. Give each note its own faces, serial, dimensions and condition record before using a catalogue na...

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Central Mint and Provincial Guangxu Yuanbao: Legends and Dragons

Appraisal guideJune 24, 2026

Central Mint and Provincial Guangxu Yuanbao: Legends and Dragons

Central Mint and provincial Guangxu Yuanbao should be separated by the legends and devices on the subject coin. Photograph both f...

Sichuan Guangxu Yuanbao: Broken-Horn and Sword-Hair Dragon

Appraisal guideJune 23, 2026

Sichuan Guangxu Yuanbao: Broken-Horn and Sword-Hair Dragon

Treat Broken-Horn and Sword-Hair Dragon as proposed Sichuan Guangxu Yuanbao attributions until complete faces, dragon, pearl circ...

Taking Home Collectibles Out: Privacy, Lists and Safe Handover

Appraisal guideJune 21, 2026

Taking Home Collectibles Out: Privacy, Lists and Safe Handover

Protect a home collection with an item list, redacted photographs, agreed meeting details, clear family-agent authority, consent ...

18K and 14K Jewellery: Hallmarks, Net Weight and Fittings

Appraisal guideJune 17, 2026

18K and 14K Jewellery: Hallmarks, Net Weight and Fittings

A 750, 585 or 14K mark is a clue, not a complete material conclusion. Record each jewellery item, scale reading, stone, clasp, so...

Kangxi–Qianlong Porcelain: Form, Body, Glaze and Marks

Appraisal guideJune 17, 2026

Kangxi–Qianlong Porcelain: Form, Body, Glaze and Marks

Grouping the Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong reigns is a catalogue scope, not proof of imperial manufacture. Compare form, body, g...

1980 T46 Monkey Stamp: Perforations, Gum and Print Data

Appraisal guideJune 15, 2026

1980 T46 Monkey Stamp: Perforations, Gum and Print Data

Connect the 1980 T46 Year of the Monkey stamp's official issue and print data to complete perforations, gum, paper condition, col...