Hern's Handbook

Bassani House (Pty) ltd Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch

Hern's Handbook is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Bassani House (Pty) ltd. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated March 24, 2026.

Price: Free; on the App Store
Size: 174 MB; Age 4+
Updated: Mar 24; 2026 · v1.6

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About Hern's Handbook

Hern's Handbook on South African Coins & Patterns 2025/26 — the definitive digital reference for South African coin collectors, dealers, and numismatists. Browse the complete 243-page catalogue compiled by Brian Hern, featuring detailed listings, valuations, and high-quality images of South African coins and patterns. Features: • Full catalogue with page-by-page navigation • Full-text search across all pages with contextual snippets • Table of contents for quick chapter navigation • Go-to-page for direct access to any page • Secure membership-based access • Content protection with personalised watermarking A valid membership with the South African Coin Collectors Club is required to access the catalogue.

What’s new

Version 1.6 · Updated March 24, 2026

Face ID / Touch ID — Your handbook is now protected with biometric security. The app locks automatically after 15 minutes of inactivity. Reading Progress — See how much of the catalogue you've explored with a new progress tracker on your Account screen. Faster, Smarter Login — Your session stays active seamlessly. No more signing in every 7 days. Report a Problem — Quickly send us feedback or report an issue directly from the app. Improved Security — Enhanced encryption and protection for your content. Updated Membership Card — Refreshed card design.

App privacy

The developer, Bassani House (Pty) ltd, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

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The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

Contact Info: Email Address, Name, Phone Number
Identifiers: User ID

Used for: App Functionality

App details

Hern's Handbook is a free Reference app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by Bassani House (Pty) ltd. It requires iOS 15.1 or later and is 174 MB to download. It was first released on March 20, 2026 and last updated on March 24, 2026.

Category: Reference
Price: Free
Version: 1.6
Size: 174 MB
Requires: iOS 15.1 or later
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
Languages: English
Age rating: 4+
Released: March 20, 2026
Last updated: March 24, 2026
Developer: Bassani House (Pty) ltd

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