For years, claims have been appearing on the Internet that the 2002 Greek 2-euro coin, which has the letter „S” in one of the stars, is extremely rare and worth several thousand, even tens of thousands of euros. Such information regularly generates great interest, especially among
Greek 2-euro coin from 2002 with the letter „S”: A rarity or an internet delusion? Read more »
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
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 because of this, Prague and its surroundings offer multiple attractions that can be
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.
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 »
Banknotes have come a long way over the past hundred years or so. From large paper formats, often with simpler artistic design and more modest security features, to modern polymer banknotes that today represent the pinnacle of security, technical, and artistic craftsmanship. In this video, we show the evolution of banknotes through several selected examples. The goal
Banknotes in the last 100 years: from “paper sheets” to “transparent plastic” Read more »
Numismatic catalogs have for decades represented one of the fundamental tools of numismatic collectors, dealers, and auctioneers. In addition to providing a systematic overview of issues, types, varieties, and technical characteristics of coins or banknotes, almost every catalog also contains estimated market values, i.e., „catalog prices.“ It is precisely these prices that often cause the most
Over the past few years, a phenomenon has become extremely noticeable in the numismatic community which, although not essentially new, has taken on its most stripped-down and primitive form in the digital space. It is about the obsessive reduction of numismatic items solely to their market value, with every post, every
Croatian numismatics will soon be enriched by another extremely important edition. Following the great success and sold-out book „Slavonian Banovci,“ authors Zlatko Viščević and Tomislav Dundović will soon present a new book – the numismatic catalog „Money of the City of Split.“ This is the first independent numismatic catalog dedicated exclusively
Literacy is one of the fundamental elements of every nation's identity, and in the Croatian case, it historically developed through three scripts: Glagolitic, Cyrillic, and Latin. A particularity of Croatian cultural history is the fact that all three scripts also developed their own national variants: the Croatian (angular) Glagolitic script and the Croatian Cyrillic script (arvatica).
To all members of the numismatic community, as well as to everyone involved in numismatics in any way – whether through collecting, research, or trade – we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year 2026. We wish you much success in all areas of life, and especially in numismatics.
Precious metal prices have been „skyrocketing“ for some time. Gold and silver are breaking historical records, investors are rubbing their hands with satisfaction, but concern is growing among numismatists and collectors. The question arises for almost everyone: Does the rise in precious metal prices also benefit numismatists, or does it actually harm them by making it harder
Does the rise in precious metal prices harm numismatics? Read more »
Recording and cataloging the numismatic collection are of immense importance when collecting coins and banknotes. First and foremost, it allows us to see what we actually have in the collection and what is still missing. Likewise, we have an insight into the value of the collection, i.e., how much we have spent on it, and
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