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The Peruvian fake money “factory”: how worthless Venezuelan bolivars and a little flour are used to make counterfeit US dollars

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This interesting video (report) offers a look into the illegal production of counterfeit US dollar banknotes in Peru, known for their exceptionally convincing execution. It shows how counterfeiters attempt to mimic the special material, printing, inks, and security features of original banknotes, and further touch them up by hand. A special danger is posed by counterfeit banknotes [...]

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New Croatian gold and silver coins dedicated to the Vučedol culture

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The Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, has issued a new series of commemorative coins entitled „Vučedol Culture“, continuing the „Croatian Heritage“ series. This issue pays tribute to one of the most significant prehistoric cultures in the territory of present-day Croatia, the traces of which have left a deep mark

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Banknotes in the last 100 years: from “paper sheets” to “transparent plastic”

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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

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Mexican 50 peso polymer banknote with an augmented reality view

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The 50-peso banknote issued by Banco de México (Bank of Mexico) is one of the most beautiful contemporary banknotes in Latin America. It belongs to the banknote series with the theme „Historical Identity and Natural Heritage,” which connects key epochs of Mexican history with the country's natural wealth. It was first put into circulation

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New Croatian gold and silver coins dedicated to August Šenoa

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The Croatian National Bank, in cooperation with the Croatian Mint, presents a new numismatic issue entitled „August Šenoa“, the third in the „Croatian Literature“ series. This issue pays tribute to one of the most significant Croatian writers, whose work strongly marked the cultural and social life of the 19th century. Coins from

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The Chemistry of Money

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Here we broadcast a recorded lecture in which Assoc. Prof. Tomislav Portada, PhD, talks about the chemistry of money. Although the appearance of coins and banknotes, their issues, circulations, and preservation are often discussed, here we look at money from a different angle – a chemical perspective. In the lecture you will find out: The lecture combines

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Does the rise in precious metal prices harm numismatics?

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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

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Overview of Commemorative Coins: Croatia, Gold and Silver Coin Set, Baranja, 1997.

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In this video, we present a complete set of Croatian commemorative gold coins dedicated to Baranja. This set was minted in only 300 copies and contains 500 and 1000 kuna gold coins, as well as 150 and 200 kuna silver coins. The motifs on this commemorative currency are Kopačevo (or Kopački)

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Issue of commemorative coins: Croatia 6 and 100 euros 2023. Contour tie

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In this video, we present the commemorative gold and silver coins dedicated to the most famous Croatian garment – the necktie. The 100-euro gold coin and the 6-euro silver coin stand out for their uniqueness. This is the first Croatian gold coin of irregular shape, while the silver coin is the first coin with a “hole” which also has

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Interview with academic sculptor Kuzmo Kovačić, “father of the minted kuna and lipa”

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It is a great honor and pleasure to speak with people who have made history, especially history that is a subject of one's personal interest. One of those people is the academic sculptor, university professor, and academician Kuzma Kovačić, the man who visually designed the kuna and lipa coins. In this

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