Rocks of Africa, Inc. is a joint venture between Colin R. Owen and his wife Helga Owen. We are working together to bring you the best selection of fine minerals directly from the source in Southern Africa. We are acquiring new mineral specimens monthly, sometimes even more, often depending on what has been discovered. So keep visiting this web site to see new additions!!! Over the years Colin R. Owen has acquired a large collection, over 32 meters of wall to wall showcases of Fine mineral specimens in Somerset West (Near Cape Town) South Africa!!!

For over 30 years, Colin has operated a numismatic Company, the "Chimperie Agencies", being American Numismatic Association Life Member No. 1651 and the International Banknote Society Life Member No. 21. He is also a life member of all South African Numismatic and Militaria Societies and joined the International Banknote Society in 1978. During his years as a collector in the military field he has written 8 books on the subject, "The Military Badges and Insignia of Southern Africa" being the latest in the series, having over 6300 pictures. Colin will soon be opening up the Numismatic and Militaria side again. We deal with mines in the Kalahari Manganese field, Orange River and all the many mines in Namibia. Having dealt in collectable coins and medals for so long, he found it very easy going into the mineral specimen field. We hope you enjoy this web site and find the kind of fine African Minerals you are looking for.We also trade under the name of rocksofafrica_wholsale, tsumeb-rocksofafrica and africanfineminerals.

Regards

Colin Roy Owen