JWH Coins

14/05/2026

After three unforgettable years, JWH Coins is officially closing and will no longer be trading in any capacity.

What started as a passion for coins, history and people became a journey filled with incredible clients, collectors, friendships, lessons and opportunities. We are deeply grateful to every person who supported JWH Coins, trusted us, followed our journey and became part of our story.

As we move into an exciting new season, we want to make one thing very clear:

JWH Coins is no longer buying, selling, trading, valuing, consigning or accepting payments of any kind.

Please be aware that scammers may still try to use the JWH Coins name, logo, photos, old posts or previous content to mislead people. If anyone contacts you claiming to represent JWH Coins or asks for payment, deposits, delivery fees or personal information, please treat it as suspicious.

Thank you for being part of the JWH Coins journey. We are truly humbled, grateful and excited for what lies ahead.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

MS vs PF: what is the difference?

Here we have two South African 2½ Shillings: one graded MS63 and one graded PF64.

MS, or Mint State, means the coin was struck for normal circulation but survived in uncirculated condition.

PF, or Proof, means the coin was specially struck for collectors, usually with sharper detail and a more refined finish.

But here is the key lesson:

Proof does not automatically mean rarer. Mint State does not automatically mean common.

Rarity depends on the coin, the year, the grade, surviving examples, mintage figures, and collector demand.

That is why numismatic value is about far more than silver content.

Want to have your coins professionally graded? Submit them through SANGS.

Want to start or grow your collection? Download the Bassani’s Auction House app and bid on South African numismatic coins from anywhere.

JWH Coins
Education. History. Numismatics.

03/05/2026

Watch livestream now!🎉

JWH Coins Live Stream

03/05/2026

Tonight we come together for something far bigger than the auction itself 🤍

After the Signature Auction, we will be hosting a very special Fundraiser Auction for Juan Turblanche at 8:30pm.

Juan is a well-known and deeply valued pillar of the South African numismatic community. This auction is brought to you by and in collaboration with the South African Coin Collectors Club 🇿🇦.

In true community spirit, every single lot has been generously donated 🤝
and 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward supporting Juan and his family during this time.

This isn’t about the items - it’s about standing together when it matters most. About showing up for one of our own ❤️

Bassani’s Auction House
South African Association of Numismatic Dealers

If you’d like to be part of it, you can join the live auction tonight via our app 📲. Or via our website https://auctions.bassanis.co.za/auctions/5-2C6QED/fundraiser-for-juan-terblanche

Let’s do what this community has always done best - come together, show heart, and make a difference 💫

⚠️ Please Update: New Banking Details for All Auction Payments effective from 1 April 2026 Bank: ABSA Account Name: Bassani Numismatics (Pty) Ltd Account Type: Current Account Account Number: 4125 1701 42 Brought to you by The South African Coin Collectors Club (SACCC) We are standing together f...

02/05/2026

Big Auction on Sunday,
The Signature Auction by Bassani’s Auction House

01/05/2026

It’s Friday, and we’re on the second-last day of the Bloem Show in Bloemfontein!

Come and meet JWH Coins and Bassani’s Auction House in the Protea Hall.

Whether you want to have a conversation about coins, submit your coins for grading through SANGS, consign your numismatic items for auction through Bassani’s Auction House, or join the South African Coin Collectors Club, we would love to meet you.

We are here to help collectors, investors, and anyone curious about coins understand the market better, safely and transparently.

Come say hello before the show ends.

📍 Bloem Show, Protea Hall
Friday and Saturday remaining

30/04/2026

Cold and wet Thursday here at the Bloem Show, but we are still here and ready to talk coins.

There are only two days left, Friday and Saturday, and hopefully we get clearer skies for the final stretch here in Bloemfontein.

If you have coins, banknotes, proof sets, graded coins, or numismatic items that you would like valued or considered for auction, come visit us at the show. We can assist with valuations and help you consign suitable items to Bassani’s Auction House.

Also, do not miss our Instagram giveaway for the 1952 Five Shilling, a coin that will be pedigreed to the winner. Full details are on the official giveaway post, so please go check it out and make sure your entry is valid.

Hope to see you in the last two days here at the Bloem Show.

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