Information for Consignors

THE MERGER OF A. H. BALDWIN & SONS with Noble Investments (UK) PLC in 2006 and the acquisition in early 2008 of Apex Philatelics has seen the company grow in size to become a formidable market player. Offering a complete package for any coin or stamp collector or investor our team of specialists and consultants cover all aspects of English, Ancient and Foreign coins, commemorative medals, military medals, tokens, banknotes, numismatic books and world stamps.

Baldwin's produce the highest quality catalogues, expertly researched by our comprehensive team of specialists to provide a unique selling tool for individual items or your entire collection. Catalogues can be personalised to create a lasting record and samples of catalogues we have produced for individual collections are available upon request. . High prices are always the result when quality coins meet experienced and careful cataloguing.

We have spent many years compiling and expanding our international database of clientèle to which our catalogues are sent. This is constantly augmented by our presence at international coin shows including London, New York, Munich, Singapore and Hong Kong. In addition to this we are continually looking for new routes to market our auctions. Our in house marketing team will undertake additional promotion for collectors' sales where appropriate and a comprehensive marketing strategy can be provided upon request. As our track record proves this promises favourable results when we auction your coins.

2006 saw Baldwin's as the first UK numismatic auction house to use live internet biding at their auctions. Since then we have watched this international bidding platform become a an invaluable tool for our bidders and vendors alike with up to 16% of lots selling online.

We have negotiable selling fees and offer pre-auction advance payments in certain situations. Unlike most other auctioneers, this one-off fee covers everything, it is based on the number of items, their value and the work involved. There are no hidden charges for photography, storage or insurance and there is no fee for lots that do not sell. Please contact a member of our auctions team on +44 (0)20 7930 9808 or at auctions@baldwin.co.uk for more details.

At the point of consignment you will receive a signed receipt which details our conditions of sale. You will receive a full listing of your items in the sale and a free copy of the printed catalogue at least three weeks before the sale date.

Payment to sellers takes place between 30 and 45 days after the date of the sale. Consignors are not required to pay any money before the auction as all charges are deducted from the final settlement.

Valuations and Appraisals

Baldwin's are pleased to offer a verbal valuation of your collection or individual numismatic item.

Our London office is open between the hours of 9.15am-5pm, Monday - Friday and an appointment can be made to meet with one of our specialists at any time during these hours.

Our world-class team of specialists offer clear independent guidance for sale in one of our international auctions, sale by private treaty or direct purchase and are able to advise you of the best route to market based on current market trends.

In most cases there will be no fee charged for a verbal valuation.

It is preferable for us to carry out the valuation in person but we do understand that this may not be possible for some clients. In this instance we would invite you to contact us by email at coins@baldwin.co.uk and to send us high resolution JPG images of both sides of each item, explaining as fully as possible your enquiry.

If we feel we can help you then we will answer your enquiry as quickly as possible but, please be advised that it may take up to 7 days for you to receive a response from our very busy team of specialists.

Written valuations for probate or insurance purposes can be provided for a fee and house visits will be undertaken where appropriate or to pick up collections for sale. For more information please contact us on +44 (0)20 7930 6879.

Have your items valued at any international fair we attend

Frequently asked questions about valuations