There are few banknotes whose history can compete with the opulence of their artistic design. The French 5,000 francs of 1918, known as the „Flameng”, belong to this group. The banknote combines allegorical figures, a Parisian panorama and rich ornamentation with an unusual destiny: it was created from a project for an entirely different denomination, produced
During the period when it was just a hobby, and especially later when it became a scientific discipline, numismatics constantly developed. This development was accompanied by frequent innovations that enabled collectors, archaeologists, and historians to more easily access information (in the form of catalogs), properly sort and preserve it (first as numismatic
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
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 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.
In „Narodne novine”, the official gazette of the Independent State of Croatia, issue number 248 of November 2, 1942, published the exchange rate list for the month of November 1942. At first glance, this is dry administrative data, but for numismatists such a document is extremely interesting. It shows how
A new numismatic catalog titled “Austro-Hungarian Crowns 1892–1918 and Ducats of Franz Joseph I” by author Zlatko Viščević is coming off the press soon. This is the first catalog of its type on our market, conceived as a practical and clear handbook for collectors, numismatists, dealers, and all enthusiasts of Austro-Hungarian numismatics.
In numismatics, a document sometimes appears that significantly changes the way we view a certain group of money. Such is the case with the Decree of the Banknote Printing Institute of the National Bank of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, issued in Topčider in 1930. That decree contains articles that directly relate to
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