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What a find: Unusual African paper money

This week, I purchased some rare paper money from Somalia. It’s quite a find and fairly difficult to come by. A dealer bought them in Mogadishu. I don’t remember ever having anything from this country. The notes are from the 1960s and ’70s; the dealer’s had them for a while. They are important because they’re in great condition. Some are extra fine and some are uncirculated. There’s a rare note that’s worth about $500. Usually, money from this part of the world is well circulated so it’s not in great condition. The better the conditions, the greater the value.

Anybody who collects African or even foreign paper money will find this interesting. And remember, we have paper money from around the world. If you’re looking for money from a specific country, chances are, we have it — from A to Z! Shop our web site, give us a call or stop by.

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Stay cool and add to your collection!

It’s a hot, challenging summer

Hazy, hot and humid. You know it’s summer in Washington when the day’s weather forecast starts with the triple H.

While you are sitting inside, soaking up that air conditioning, why not look through our website and add to your collection?

We have plenty of interesting pieces.

Take a look at our military challenge coin five-piece set. Dating from 2017, it’s a bargain at $135.

Originally carried by members of the military to signify membership, challenge coins are now distributed as tokens of appreciation and mementoes of events. They are made of many different materials and come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Every president since Bill Clinton has challenge coins with one reserved for the general public. Vice presidents have them, too, as well as a number of other government organizations.

There’s even a First Lady Melania Trump Challenge Coin for $75. Take a look.

Also on display online is a State Department South Africa challenge coin and a State Department Seoul Regional challenge coin. These are $20 each. Challenge coins come in all shapes, sizes and price points. There’s a President Obama Visit to China challenge coin that sells for $65. And a variety of Vice President Pence coins at $75 and military challenge coins at $12.50.

You’ll find these “coins” when you click on the “Other” button under Political Memorabilia.

Our website is always up and running. You can look through our extensive line of political items and coins. We have something for everyone.

Enjoy those lazy, hazy days of summer. And don’t forget to stop by if you are in town!

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Plenty to warm your winter!

It’s a new year, and we have a lot of new merchandise.

Political buttons are tops on our website! If you are looking for add to your collection, check out some of our recent additions at all price points.

We’ve added a number of Joe Biden-Kamala Harris 2020 political buttons in small, medium and large from $2-$3. Buy several to fill out your collection.

A few new Bernie Sanders buttons are also available. There’s even some Black Lives Matter buttons. All for $3.

And if you want to add a piece of history to that button collection, check out the Clinton-Gore 13-piece set at $125.

Are you looking for items other than buttons? Round out your collection of inauguration memorabilia with an inauguration badge. Several police inauguration badges are now available for sale at a variety of price points. Check them out under inauguration items.

We also have Presidential cufflinks, Challenge Coins, playing cards and even a presidential yo-yo!

Whether the cold temperatures have you inside or you are quarantining due to COVID-19, spend a little time browsing the many items on the website. If you need any help, give us a ring at 202-296-0400. In the District? Come visit. We are at 1616 H. St. N.W. Give us a call, and we’ll be waiting for you.   More

Capitol Coin is on the move!

That’s right. Your favorite source for political items and precious metals is moving down the street, around the corner and not too far away – to new digs.

We are closed for a few weeks while we pack up and move out. Look for us in our new space in late April.

While we pack, we may not answer the phone as quickly, and we will not respond to online orders. But rest assured we will be back with the same great service, expertise, enthusiasm and smiles that you’ve come to expect.

Look for our new address in April.

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Unique framed gifts and artwork on sale!

Spend a little of your spring break with us!

Spring is here and we’re having a sale!

All the framed items in our store are now discounted 20 percent. That’s right. Every photograph, Christmas card and print is 20 percent off the ticketed price. This is an in-store only sale. We are not shipping these items.

So now is the time to come and visit us in Washington, D.C. Many of our framed pieces are hanging on our walls: Photographs, autographs, pictures that have hung in the White House as well as framed Christmas cards. If you are looking for a Christmas card from the Clinton era, we have a nice selection of those.

Prices start at $25.

This is a great time to come and visit us at 1616 H Street NW. We lots of interesting political memorabilia as well as collectible coins. We love to meet our customers. Give us a call at 202-296-0400.   More

Some really excellent Reagan stuff!

What a find! You never know what’s going to turn up when you clean out a closet. About a year ago, I bought some great Ronald Reagan memorabilia that I’m just now putting up for sale.

There’s a great trip folder from his 1985 trip to China. It’s beautiful and very scarce; it includes a writing tablet. Take a look at the photo on the website. It’s $250.

And we’ve got Presidential cufflinks and a tie clip, in their original boxes. The cufflinks are $150; the tie clip is $125.

But the very best thing is a set of 10K gold cufflinks from during the time he was governor of California (1967-1975). These are also very scarce, and they are really gorgeous. They can be yours for $450.

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We are on the move!

We have exciting news at Capital Coin. By the end of March, we’ll have a brand new location to serve you.

That’s right, we are packing up and shipping out. But we aren’t going far. Our new location will be right in the same neighborhood.

So for all your coin and political memorabilia needs, you can just visit us a couple of blocks away. Or keep up-to-date on our stock by visiting the website.

March 17 will be our last day at our 17th Street location. We will be closed while we pack and move. We’ll reopen April 3. The website will be up and running but our response may be a little slow until we dig out the computers and get everything up and running again.

Moving a business like ours is a daunting task. Just the buttons alone take hours to pack up. And they have to be unpacked and racked again.

Our new address is 1616 H Street NW, Suite B-1, Washington, DC 20006. The phone number remains the same – (202) 296-0400. Hope to see you soon!

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Changing of the guard on Inauguration Day

Our thoughts this week turn to the inauguration on Friday, Jan. 20.

We have dozens of buttons featuring President-elect Donald Trump as well as Vice President-elect Mike Pence. There’s a nice, 9-button set for $20. Or, if you are looking for a collectible to talk about, we have the same set that features the wrong date! Everybody makes a mistake, including the folks who print the buttons. That set is also $20.

For every inauguration, there are plenty of ways to show your political pride and this year is no different. From buttons featuring the President-elect and the number 45 to buttons including the new first family, there is a wide variety to choose from. Most buttons are $3.

And don’t forget, buttons from the campaign are still available.

If you are in town before the inauguration, please stop by and see us. We’re well stocked with interesting merchandise for your collections, including items from past inaugurations.

We will be closed on Inauguration Day. But check us out online. Or, if you are in town for a few days after the big event, stop by then. We’re open Monday through Friday.

We look forward to seeing you and hearing from you!

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New Year; new coins

Isn’t it time to pick up a few American coins to start out the year?

We’ve just put up some cents and half cents in fine, very fine and extra fine condition. We call it our "cent sale." You’ll see some historic pieces just waiting to be added to your collection. Starting at $25, they are a fun and affordable way to collect in 2016. There are as many price points as there are coins! See the cent sale here.

And remember, if you don’t see what you want, give us a call at 202-296-0400. We have many pieces in store that haven’t made it to our web site.

And if you have a coin you’d like us to look at, either for appraisal or to buy, let us know. We are experts in the field and will give you an opinion based on years of experience and knowledge.

Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year from our family to yours!

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Inauguration goodies now available!

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have been in office since Jan. 20, and we have just received some of the most sought-after memorabilia from their inauguration festivities.

The Biden-Harris inaugural medal is available now. This medal is beautiful on the front and the back and comes with a lovely wooden stand in an attractive box.

The Biden-Harris Congressional Inaugural invitation package includes the invitation to the ceremony and a program. Photos of both the President and Vice President appear.

The Platform Inaugural Ticket has a drawing of the area surrounding the ceremony on one side and the ticket on the other.

All three of these items are in high demand. If you are interested, please call us and we can discuss pricing. Or you can stop into the store and take a look. Our number is 202-296-0400. We are at 1616 H. St. N.W. Give us a call and we’ll be waiting for you.

We have plenty of other political items for your collection. No matter what you are interested in, we are sure to have a little something for you, from buttons to medals and everything in between.

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Fair price, fair value for your collectibles!

Find a silver dollar from Great-Grandma Minnie?

Unearth a box in your closet loaded with pennies and dimes?

Inherit all of your uncle’s precious button collection from FDR’s era?

We can help you put a value on your treasures and dispose of them so that everyone is happy.

With more than 50 years of experience, we can put a fair, accurate price on your coins, stamps and political memorabilia. Individual items or entire collections –– no appraisal is too big or too small.

Don’t let these items sit in a closet. They might have been a treasure to a family member, and they could be a treasure to another collector just looking for that item you’ve packed away. And with the price of gold and silver what they are, you will have a nice little sum to spend on something you want. We also can sell on consignment for a commission.

Gold, silver, coins, U.S. stamps, presidential items, we value them all!

Our prices are reasonable. Give us a call. Or stop by.

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Top dollar for your gold and silver!

Hurry up and take advantage of rising gold and silver prices!

Gold is up about 20 percent since spring. Silver has risen approximately the same amount.

What does this mean to you?

When you bring in your gold and silver coins, you can take advantage of the current high prices. We pay top dollar for all your coins, gold and silver.

And people are selling. That means we will have a good selection of gold and silver coins for the interested collector too.

We are happy to help you whether you are selling a coin or two or looking to get a collection appraised.

We also have some pieces of rare Confederate paper money that might interest a collector as well as large-size $10 and $20 gold certificates. Check out the website for photos of these interesting collectibles.

And remember that the heat index may be oppressive, but it’s nice and cool in our Washington, D.C., shop. Come see us for a break from sightseeing. Give us a call when you are in Washington, and we’ll look forward to seeing you!

Enjoy the end of summer!

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