Top 10 Rarest and Most Elusive Coins in the World
What Makes Coins Truly Rare Before listing specific coins, it helps to understand what factors tend to make a coin “elusive” or “rare” in numismatics today: With that in mind, here are some standout examples in 2025 and why they are so rare. Top Rare & Elusive Coins, Updated 2025 1. 1898 Republic Gold “9 Pond” (South Africa) One of the most infamous rare modern gold coins is the 1898 Republic “9 Pond.” In early 2025 this coin from the …