Lately, quite a few people have been asking me, „What is it that you do?“. In my experience so far, most people don't even know what numismatics is, and consequently, what professional numismatists actually do and how they even make their money. That is nothing unusual.
Throughout the entire history of Yugoslav money, the 25 para banknote from 1921 represents the smallest paper money denomination ever issued by pre-war Yugoslavia (Kingdom of SCS). The amount of 25 para at that time was equal to a quarter of a dinar. The decision to produce this banknote was made on March 3, 1921.
The smallest banknote of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: 25 paras from 1921. Read more »
During its brief existence (1941–1945), the Independent State of Croatia created and awarded numerous decorations. One of these decorations is the Order of Merit, specifically the Order of Merit 2nd Class. This decoration was established on December 19, 1942, by the Legal Decree on the Establishment of the Order of Merit and occupied
Award presentation: Croatia, Order of Merit 2nd Class for Christians Read more »
In numismatics, it is completely normal for money to depict events that the issuer—most often the state—considers important. This is especially pronounced on commemorative coins which, as the name itself suggests, are issued on the occasion of certain special events. On such occasions, the money, besides
Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity and, according to Christian belief, represents God, a part of the Holy Trinity, the Messiah, the Savior, and the Redeemer of the world. In his time he bore the name Jesus, and was also known as Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus the Nazarene), while the title Christ (Greek: Χριστός, Hristos)
Following the breakup of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy after October 29, 1918, the banknotes of the Austro-Hungarian Bank remained in circulation in the successor states, in the Kingdom of SCS some even until 1922. In January 1919, the Kingdom of SCS carried out the first nostrification of the found banknotes, prescribing the stamping only of those banknotes issued until
The 1809 medal of the Zadar Lyceum represents not only a medal but also a historical document of the era in which it was created. Crafted during the Napoleonic rule in Dalmatia, this medal bears witness to the connection between culture, education, and the political system that governed Dalmatia at that time. The medal is
The follis was a type of coin in the Roman and Byzantine monetary systems, which underwent a series of changes throughout its history. The term “follis” was initially used to describe a large bronze Roman coin introduced around 294 AD, although the actual name of this coin is unknown.
The US dollar has been the world's most popular currency for many years, especially since the late 19th century. A good portion of our ancestors went to work in the United States even before World War I and returned to their homeland with “dollars.” Some families even to this day
Most people who are involved in numismatics in a certain way are not clear about the procedure of manufacturing, i.e., printing banknotes. In this article, you have the opportunity to get a better idea of that, and also to get acquainted with the numbering scheme of the 1000 Kuna banknotes of the Independent State of Croatia from 1941. Beginning
Velika Gospa (Vela Gospa) is the feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into heaven. It is regularly celebrated on August 15 every year. That day is also a national holiday in the Republic of Croatia. According to Catholic theology, Mary was taken up to heaven body and soul, and the doctrine of
The image of Our Lady of Sinj on the Croatian 2015 commemorative 20 kuna gold coin Read more »
The Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir 1st Class with Swords is a decoration of the Independent State of Croatia that was established on May 17, 1941, by the Legal Decree on the Establishment of the Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir, and it occupied the 17th place in the order of precedence of decorations of the Independent State of Croatia. It was awarded to domestic and foreign military personnel for
One of the most interesting insignia from the NDH period is certainly the so-called „linden leaf“ or the Croatian Legion (HL) badge, and the great popularity of this unit raises it above all insignia of the NDH military. The badge was officially prescribed in mid-1942 and all members were entitled to it
Lipov list – znak Hrvatske legije jednog domobranskog poručnika iz Požege Read more »
Banknotes of the National Bank of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia – wartime monetary reserves (banknotes “for the needs of national defense” and “for completely extraordinary needs”) The money of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, 1929 – 1941, just like any other money in the past and today, sends many symbolic messages on multiple levels. By reading them
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