About
Melbourne Coin Shop buy and sell pre-decimal copper and silver coins, including the rare and iconic 1930 Penny and 1923 Halfpenny. We also buy and sell gold sovereigns, half sovereigns, and gold and silver bullion. Pre-decimal and decimal banknotes are also welcomed. We also buy and sell Royal Australian Mint and Perth Mint products.
Melbourne Coin Shop has the knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your collecting goals, providing a platform for both the novice collector requiring basic guidance, to the more experienced collector looking to take their collection to the next level.
Paul Ratcliffe is Melbourne Coin Shop founder. To date, Paul’s experience in the numismatic industry spans over a period of 26 years.
1998
Paul’s initial exposure to the coin and banknote industry was in 1998 when Paul joined Sherwood Commemoratives in a general management role.
2001
When Sherwood Commemoratives merged with Downies Coins in
2001 Paul took up the position of Operations Manager. Paul stepped
back from his Operations role in 2006 to take on the position of Rare
Coin and Banknote Specialist for the company.
2009
In 2009 Paul was offered the opportunity to take his skills to the next
level and joined Coinworks, immersing himself in all aspects of the
business, from sales and marketing to exhibitions and coin fairs.
2022
Paul founded Australian Rare Coins & Notes, primarily an online and
office-based business in Melbourne.
2024
Paul made the decision to take the basis of what he had constructed when he opened Australian Rare Coins & Notes in 2022 to expand into a retail environment. Melbourne Coin Shop opened its doors
March 2024.