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Spink (in) New Zealand
Spink (in) New Zealand
Consign Locally, Sell Globally
Aventine Coins & Bullion is an international numismatic dealership offering specialist services across coins, banknotes, medals and bullion. We are appointed as New Zealand's global numismatic agents for Spink & Son, the world’s premier collectables auction house founded in London in 1666 AD.
Request an Assessment → JLee@Spink.com- 1666Spink & Son founded
- AppointedNZ numismatic agent
- InsuredHWS Specialty cover
- 55 daysTypical settlement
Auction process overview
Unparalleled global reach for New Zealand sellers
Spink & Son conducts world-renowned public auctions of numismatic rarities and complete collections. Significant and choice items are always welcome for inspection, either at our offices or by private appointment nationwide. We facilitate the consignment of important collectables to leading international numismatic auctions, while also offering direct purchase and private treaty options for clients.
The sales process
From Consultation to Settlement
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01
Consultation
Contact us for a complimentary, no-obligation assessment of your item(s) from anywhere in New Zealand. Based on your requirements, we can recommend the most suitable route — typically an auction consignment or else a direct cash.
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02
Shipping & Administration
Once your items are with us, we handle every aspect of logistics — from secure shipping via private couriers through to direct flights to London. We maintain a comprehensive private insurance policy with HWS, specifically covering coins, banknotes, medals and precious metals.
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03
Reserves
Vendor reserves can be made available to ensure your item(s) meet your required minimum sale price.
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04
Cash Advances
An interest-free cash advance may be offered to select clients on request as well as a premium settlement advance.
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05
Sale Updates
Consignors have live access to Spink's auction platform, with no sign-up needed and full visibility of online sale results.
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06
Settlement
Payment for items sold through Spink is typically made within 55 working days after the auction closes, following a successful sale. Our bankers, BNZ, calculate foreign-exchange rates. Contact us to enquire about our complimentary, interest-free and fee-free outright cash advance for your item(s).
Commission
From 10% to as low as 0.1%
Aventine offers one of New Zealand's most competitive commission structures. Our all-inclusive rates are determined by your item's realised (hammer) price and cover every stage of the sales process.
- Sale commission for both Aventine and Spink & Son
- Applicable freight and insurance coverage
- Applicable domestic and international sales taxes — no New Zealand GST surcharge is applied to the sale price for our vendors
- Customs fees, both import and export
Where third-party certification services ( e.g NGC or PMG) are required or requested by the seller, any associated costs are advised separately and clearly in advance.
