The Purple Penny

02/08/2026

Our shop is now closed. Our website will keep operating for the time-being and we'll still be adding new stock in the coming days and weeks.

31/07/2026

It's been a week of lasts, but this is the biggest one. The last day this place will be open.

31/07/2026

Our good friend Mike purchased a 2016 WMF privy gold plated 50c from here, sent it to PCGS and was lucky enough to have it graded MS70, the first and still the only coin at that grade. If you're a 50c registry set ju**ie you can bid on his coin here:

Cert Number: 58337791

31/07/2026

What a hobby, I'm still learning after 17 years of dealing! I found this in a bulk world lot last week, East Germany (DDR) 1967 20 mark coin, struck from 80% silver. East German coins are uncommon, but not typically valuable. This commemorative silver issue has a mintage of just 97,000 and is worth about 3x it's silver value.

30/07/2026

So how many images have we generated in the last 7 years and two months? It looks like something slightly over 31,000 different pictures of coins, banknotes, medals, and the occasional toasted cheese sandwich.

29/07/2026

238g of 999 silver.

29/07/2026

1858 Sydney Mint half sovereign in desirable condition, but sadly is bent 😭

29/07/2026

A few people we wanted to say thanks to. If you're not on the list then that is 100% my fault. We're thankful to everyone we've dealt with over the last 7 years and 3 months here in the shop, and for the ten years prior to that before The Purple Penny had a physical shop.

27/07/2026

This is it folks, the last one. Today we’ll be answering questions from our viewers and saying thanks to all those who have helped us out over the journey.

26/07/2026

Our last live video ever, and Kathryn will be joining in. We're doing a live Q&A today, so if you have a question for me (Mark) or Kathryn please ask in the comments below! See you in just under four hours (12pm Adelaide time).