Join the World of Rare Coins
If you are looking for information about rare coins, their value and all the curiosities about Italian, European and foreign coins, you have come to the right place. Below you will find the best resources to explore the fantastic world of rare coins. Each of your drawers or purses could contain small precious treasures. Discover them now.
Euro Coins
Which are the rare Euro coins and their market value? The new currency did not disappoint collectors. There are many pieces to collect.
Rare Italian Lira Coins
Old lira coins can be worth a lot. If you found rare lira coins in an old drawer or purse, read here.
Rare Euro Cents
Even small euro cents hold big surprises. Due to certain minting errors they can be worth thousands of euros. Read here.
Want to know how much 500 Lira Silver coins can be worth? Here is all the information and curiosities about the rare 500 lire of the Italian Republic.
Throughout history many types of ancient coins have been minted, including Roman Coins, Greek Coins and more — and you can collect them all.
€2 Commemorative coins are special issues minted by Eurozone countries and can reach high prices. Start with Italy €2 coins.
If there is one coin that has crossed centuries and still has heirs today, it is the silver Thaler!
Find out which are the rare 50 euro cents or the common ones. While browsing rare euros, take a look at the 50 centesimi coins of the old lire.
Vatican City also minted bimetallic 500 lire coins. In this article we examine the various coins (there are 20 of them!) of Vatican 500 lire.
Do you remember the old telephone tokens used in public phone booths? Here you can find out whether your tokens have any value.
Want to know if your coin is among the rare €2 coins? Browse this complete catalogue with all rare €2 coins and their value.
Rare Coins in German
MoneteRare is also available in German, designed for German-speaking collectors. On MoneteRare Deutschland you will find the same catalogue, with descriptions and in-depth pages in German, plus dedicated navigation paths. If you follow euro and €2 commemorative collecting, the DE version is the German reference point.
Catalogues of €2 Commemorative Coins
We have gathered all €2 commemorative coins into catalogues divided by country. Find out which are the rarest €2 coins — such as Vatican or Monaco issues — and start your euro collecting journey.
Catalogues of all Italian Lira Coins
Browse through the many resources and articles dedicated individually to each of the Italian Lira coins. Everyone has lira coins at home and there are more and more new collectors and enthusiasts who, perhaps with a little nostalgia, want to buy or sell rare lira coins.
Curiosities, errors and value of the smallest denomination ever minted for the Italian lira: the 1 centesimo lira coin.
There are not many 2 centesimi lira coins, but they still hide small and big surprises for numismatic enthusiasts.
There are 12 rare 5 centesimi Italian lira coins, and in this article we examine them all — rarities, curiosities and value included.
10 centesimi lira coins are rich in history, peculiarities and curiosities, including rare specimens, proofs and experimental strikes of great interest.
Some 20 centesimi lira coins are considered among the most beautiful coins in world numismatics from the first half of the 20th century.
Everything about 50 centesimi lira coins. Not only images, history and curiosities but, as always, values and prices for every single coin.
It was 1861 when, in the Kingdom of Italy, a new coin first appeared: the 1 lira. Here are all the issues, including the famous orange 1 lira.
The 2 lire coin first appeared in 1861 during the Kingdom of Italy and marked the country's history for about 100 years. Famous issues include the 2 lire spiga and 2 lire olivo.
The 5 lire coin is not among the best known, but these pieces marked the history of Italy. Famous issues include the 5 lire uva, the 5 lire delfino and the 1954 5 lire value.
We look at rare 10 lire coins in chronological order, examining the various mintages of 10 lire coins, their differences and the value of each issue.
20 lire Italian coins are among the most sought-after by numismatic collectors. They were first minted in gold in Turin in 1861.
The history of 50 lire coins of the Italian Republic is full of details that still spark debate among collectors. See also the 1958 50 lire.
The value of 100 lire coins can range from a few cents to hundreds of euros, depending on various parameters we describe in this article.
200 lire coins are among the historic issues of the Italian lira. Find out which are the rare 200 lire and what value these rare Italian coins have.
Curious to learn everything about Italian bimetallic 500 lire coins? Then you are in the right place!
Here you will find all the coins and their prices.
Gold Coins
Here are our articles on gold coins. Some are hard to find, others are highly sought after by collectors, but all are valuable. Gold coins are a type of rare coin certainly worth knowing for both numismatic and investment purposes.
History, value and peculiarities of one of the most famous and collected gold coins: the 20 lire and 20 franc gold coins also known as the Napoleon coin (Marengo).
On this page you will find all the information about the Gold Sovereign: value, history and market price of this legendary modern rare coin.
The Gold Florin has ancient origins dating back to the 13th century, in the heart of the Middle Ages. We also cover the Gold Florin of Florence.
Learn how to sell your coins and much more…
Click on the guide of your choice. You can learn how to keep your coins or how to sell and buy them.
From the local numismatic shop to hundreds of lots at online auctions. Here is where to sell your rare coins or buy new ones.
Coins are often not in excellent condition. Here we explain how to clean coins depending on the metal they are made of, rare euros included.
Defined as the “Hobby of Kings”, Numismatics is the study of coins. Here is an article that introduces you to this exciting practice.
Gold has always been one of the ultimate safe-haven assets. Learn which tools you can use to invest and buy gold in coins or bars.
Things you should know
If you are a coin enthusiast there are some things you should know.
Read our guides and nurture your passion with us.
Let us explore together the history, value and peculiarities of the most famous gold coins, such as the gold sovereign or the Napoleon Marengo.
The difference between the ounce and the Troy ounce is important to know, as they are the weight units for precious metals and therefore for gold coins too.
Coin collecting is a practice governed by strict regulations. Here is everything you need to know if you want to collect rare coins.
Have you seen coins for sale at coin auctions and want to sell yours too? Here is how to sell or buy rare coins easily.
The terms, abbreviations and definitions used in numismatics are all explained clearly in our numismatic glossary.
A journey through countries around the world to discover their coins: Chinese coins, Polish coins, Hungarian coins.