How to mail coins to foreign countries

On many occasions you have to mail the coins to your friends or buyers. It is difficult to cross the boundary as there are different rules existing in different parts of the world. Here are some tips you can follow or rather a step by step advice for coin collectors around the world.I am using the following strategy for mailing parcels with coins:

1. Wrap up coins in plastic or paper (to avoid glue from tape on coins).
2. Fix them with tape on piece of cardboard.
3. Wrap cardboard with aluminum foil that women are using for cooking (to avoid metal scan). Put the result into the bubbled envelope (to avoid fingering).
4. Sending with registered mail (to decrease chances of losing the mail). Registered is not something that will bring coins day after (UPS, DHL etc.) but the one which gives you the number that might be used for the tracking of your package.
5. Finally, it is a good idea not to be too descriptive when you are required to attach a customs form listing the contents of a package. Rather than writing "coins" on a customs form, one collector have found it quite acceptable to write "hobby supply".

My friend Tomas Diosi from Slovakia gives this bit of advice for all the collectors around the world who mail their coins for exchange etc.

How to preserve British India Copper Coins

 British India Coins are mainly of Copper, bronze and Silver. It is very important to preserve the coin the safeguard the antique value and beauty of the coins. The coin price is depending on its condition. The condition of the coin gets deteriorated due to many reasons. The major causes are rubbing, scratching, humidity and contact with chemicals. 

Damaged British India Coin

Before beginning the preservation clean the coin from the dust and other particles on the surface. It is better to use soap water, pure water or oil to clean the surface.

The first step you have to take is the means to avoid rubbing. For this keep the coins safely in albums or flips. I prefer flips because you can re-arrange the coins without touching the same. For this use some decent flips without any chance to chemical attack. A good flip will keep the coin out of humidity and moisture also to some extent. 

The second step is to keep the coins away from bad climatic conditions. Humidity can be the major enemy of the coins. So keep the coins away from humid conditions. 

These tips for preservation of British India coins hold good for all type of coins you come across.

MONETARY SYSTEM UNDER BRITISH RULE

The Monetary system under British Rule in India was not decimal system. It followed a particular pattern. Here I would like to share the monetary system in India under British rule. There were Pies, Pice, Anna, Rupee and Mohur. In our previous blog post we have seen the denominations minted under British India Authority. You may read about those below: 1. 1/12 Anna 2. 1/2 Pice 3. 1/4 Anna 4. Pice 5. 1/2 Anna 6. Anna 7. 2 Annas 8. 1/4 Rupee 9. 4 Annas 10. 8 Annas 11. 1/2 Rupee 12. Rupee 13. 5 Rupees (1/3 Mohur) 14. 10 Rupees (2/3 Mohur) 15. 15 Rupees (Mohur) 16. 30 Rupees (2 Mohur )

1 pie = 1/12 Anna  
 

3 Pies = 1 Pice (Paisa)

4 Pice = 1 Anna

12 Pies = 1Anna

16 Annas = 1 Rupee

15 Rupees = 1 Mohur

Even after 1947 this system of Annas and Rupee followed till 1950s

Major Classification of Coins of British India

 The coins of British India can be mainly classified into East India Company Issues and Regal Issues. Under East India Company Authority coins were struck between 1835 to 1858. They were struck under two Kings, William IV (1835 - 1840) and Victoria Queen (1840-1858). Later coins were struck direct under British kingdom they were Victoria Queen (1862-1876), Victoria Empress (1877-1901),Edward VII (1903-1910), George V (1911-1936) and George VI (1938-1947). 

King Edward VIII ruled for a short while but no coinage were issued under his authority. Online auction sites offer such coins but the genuiness may be debated. 

The coins of British India were of the following denominations: 1. 1/12 Anna 2. 1/2 Pice 3. 1/4 Anna 4. Pice 5. 1/2 Anna 6. Anna 7. 2 Annas 8. 1/4 Rupee 9. 4 Annas 10. 8 Annas 11. 1/2 Rupee 12. Rupee 13. 5 Rupees (1/3 Mohur) 14. 10 Rupees (2/3 Mohur) 15. 15 Rupees (Mohur) 16. 30 Rupees (2 Mohur ) British Gold Sovereign were issued as war emergency issue.

Sell your British India Coins through this Blog Site

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It is very simple – just make a few snap shots of British India Coins items you have got. Write a brief description about the coins and the expected price for each item. Just mail this to our email id goldenweblinks@gmail.com . We will publish your items and articles in our blog posts. Our readers will read your articles and contact you directly.

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Share your knowledge about British India Coins, Earn Coins

Are you a collector of British India coins? Have you got some wonderful collections and have good knowledge about your coins? If the answer is yes please share your knowledge and earn valuable coins as gifts. Plus you will earn friends and popularity; you can share your coins with your readers.

It is very simple and interesting. Just select one subject you like about British India Coinage. Write about that subject, add few images and send it to goldenweblinks@gmail.com. I will publish your article on this blog and your contact details will be displayed along with the article. If you are a seller or collector, friends and readers will come to you for the coin. You can sell, exchange or review your coin. If you are submitting some popular article you will get bonus British India Coin from me. Students, Collectors, Sellers and Buyers can take this challenge and earn coins, popularity, fame and contacts!

British India One Pice Holed Coin

British India One Pice Hole Coin is one common coin found with every British India Coin Collectors. Most of the collectors have High crown, small dot High crown, small dot 1943, High crown, large dot 1944, High crown 1944 L, High crown, small dot 1944p, Flat crown, diamond 1945b, Flat crown 1945c, High crown, diamond 1947b, High crown1947c etc are most common verities. I have got the following types in my stock.

British India One Pice Holed Coin Observe

These coins were struck during 1943 – 1947 period in India and Lahore. The Lahore issue is very costly. All coins are 2 gram bronze coins. It has got a diameter of 221.32 mm. The shape of British India One Pice Hole Coin is round with a hole in the middle. There is no head in these coins but only crown is shown. But you can easily undersatand that these coins are of King George VI.

British India One Pice Holed Coin Reverse

If any of coin collectors are interested to buy coins I can send these four coins for just Rs. 100.00 plus postage of Rs. 50.00. Those who want to get the item by mail in India can contact me at 9447820161. I can send this by VPP also! Don't wait just call and obtain these valuable coins.