The Czech Republic is a numismatically very interesting country, with a rich and long monetary tradition that reaches deep into the Middle Ages, and continued through various political and state frameworks all the way to the modern Czech koruna. Precisely for this reason, Prague and its surroundings offer multiple attractions that can be [...]
Trump Dollar: controversial edition that everyone wants The United States Mint, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, has issued a one-dollar coin featuring the portrait of President Donald J. Trump. The very choice of the motif was enough to attract attention far
A new chapter has been published on the NumizmatikaNET portal as part of the „Numismatics Guide” project, intended for everyone who wants to systematically learn the basics of numismatics, as well as expand their existing knowledge. The new, fifth chapter is titled „Basic Characteristics of Coins and Banknotes” and details the fundamental features of metallic and paper money.
This interesting video (report) provides a look into the illegal production of counterfeit US dollar banknotes, known for their exceptionally convincing execution. It shows how counterfeiters attempt to mimic the special material, printing, inks, and security features of the original banknotes, and further refine them by hand. A particular danger is posed by counterfeit banknotes
We are once again witnessing inflation and the gradual loss of the value of money. Until recently, a 100 kuna banknote still represented „something,” while today 13 euros is almost „nothing.” It is not uncommon for a „round” of drinks at a café to cost that much. And a 100 euro banknote, which until recently was „something,” today
A numismatic catalog is one of the essential tools for every numismatist and collector, regardless of whether they deal with ancient, medieval, or modern money, coins of a specific country, paper money, or some narrower specialized field. Almost everyone who starts taking numismatics more seriously sooner or later comes
Numismatic catalogs: what they are, how they are used, and how much can we trust them? Read more »
Croatian kuna and lipa circulating coins had one interesting feature that made them recognizable among numismatists worldwide. Depending on whether they were minted in an odd or even year, the coins bore Croatian or Latin names of the plants and animals depicted on the reverse. On coins with odd
Variants of one kuna coins with a Latin inscription Read more »
It is with great pleasure that we present the new online project „Numismatics Guide”, a systematically organized online manual intended for anyone who wants to get to know the world of coins, banknotes and other numismatic items. The guide is intended for absolute beginners who are just entering numismatics, but also for more experienced collectors who want to expand, renew or
The project „Guide to Numismatics” has been launched” Read more »
A new catalog titled „Coins and Banknotes of the Republic of Croatia 1991–2026“ is in preparation and is expected to be published in about a month. It is a standalone printed book dedicated to the coins and paper money of the Republic of Croatia, from the period of the Croatian dinar and the kuna, all the way to today's Croatian euros.
The Italian Mint marked the 80th anniversary of the Vespa with a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 5 euros. The new 2026 edition is dedicated to one of the most famous products of Italian industry, as well as a symbol that has long outgrown its original role as an ordinary city means of transportation. On the coin are connected
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The European Central Bank has presented ten design proposals for a new series of euro banknotes and opened a public consultation where the public can express their opinion. The shortlist includes five proposals on the theme „European culture” and five proposals on the theme „Rivers and birds”. In the survey
Culture or nature? Europeans „choose” the new look of euro banknotes Read more »
Certified Collectibles Group, the parent company of certification houses NGC and PMG, has acquired ownership of the KM and Pick cataloging systems, the most important international identification standards for world coins and banknotes. KM numbers, originating from Chester Krause and Clifford Mishler's Standard Catalog of World Coins, have served for decades
NGC and PMG acquired KM and Pick catalog systems Read more »
The 2015 Argentine 50-peso banknote is one of the more interesting modern world banknotes, not only because of its interesting artistic and security features, but also because of the strong political message it carries. At first glance, it is a commemorative circulation banknote dedicated to the islands that Argentina
Falkland Islands or the Malvinas? The controversial 50 peso Argentine banknote Read more »
A new numismatic catalog titled „Austro-Hungarian Crowns 1892–1918 and Ducats of Franz Joseph I” by author Zlatko Viščević has been published. It is a practical and clear edition intended for collectors, numismatists, dealers, researchers, and all enthusiasts of Austro-Hungarian numismatics. The catalog covers the coins and paper money of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.
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