In 2022, on the NumizmatikaNET portal, we published an article and a video about the most expensive gold coin in the world – the 1933 American 20-dollar gold coin, known as the 1933 Double Eagle. This is a coin that already had an almost cinematic story at the time: from the mint in
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The author expresses his opinion on the newly discovered Slavonian banovac minted during the time of Duke Stephen Angevine. In the paper, he also reviews the theories on this denar presented by Szilveszter Gerlovics and Ferenc Soós in the work Anjou István herceg szlavón pénzei. A few years ago, about a dozen
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Bimetallic coins, that is, coins made of two different metals, are an important part of many monetary systems today. As a rule, they consist of a central insert (core) and an outer ring made of different metal alloys that are permanently joined together into a single unit during coining. Such a construction allows easier
Money coined in Split and for Split from the 12th to the 16th century can be divided into three basic groups: autonomous communal money (12th–14th century), the money of the city of Split coined for Count Hrvoje Vukčić Hrvatinić (1403–1413), and money coined in Venice for the needs of Split (1491–1518).
The 500 lira silver coin, issued in the late 1950s, represents one of the most famous and intriguing issues of modern Italian numismatics. It was created during a period of favorable economic conditions when Italy, following wartime destruction and post-war reconstruction, was gradually returning to stability and prosperity. At the same time, there was a need to harmonize
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The 5-kuna silver coin minted in 1934 has been written about on several occasions, and a number of sometimes contradictory conclusions have been reached regarding it. Original documents from Belgrade, available in the form of microfilms in the Croatian State Archives, shed light on many details about the activities of the Ustasha movement in Italy, to which
Besides the obverse and reverse, a coin also has an edge. The edge is the lateral, usually curved surface connecting the obverse and reverse of the coin. The edge is usually smooth or reeded, but it can also be more complex in shape. In addition to a decorative role, the shaping of the edge also has an important protective function. Very
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Although common sense dictates that coins, like other collectibles, should be handled carefully so as not to damage them, many people are still quite careless when it comes to handling them. This might be due to negligence or, even worse, ignorance.
The smallest denomination of US circulating currency, the well-known 1-cent coin featuring the image of President Abraham Lincoln, has officially become a thing of the past. President Donald Trump's decision to halt the minting of this coin of this denomination came into effect early last week, thus ending a history lasting more than
The US 1-cent coin is going down in history – forever! Read more »
Throughout the centuries, coins have experienced many forms and variations: in material, size, shape, and design. There are truly all kinds of them, even with holes! Today, coins with a hole can be found all over the world, but historically they are somehow most associated with money from East Asia. Hole
Coins with a hole in the middle: What is that for? Read more »
In today's world, „investment“ is a „magic word.“ Everyone is investing in something and mostly patting themselves on the back, calling themselves wise and smart for doing so. Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, real estate, even Pokémon cards... all of this has become the subject of investment, so it is no wonder that even
Numismatics today: it's not (all) about the money... Read more »
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)
Overview of Commemorative Coins: Croatia, Gold and Silver Coin Set, Baranja, 1997. Read more »
The numismatic community is based on a shared passion for coins, banknotes, medals, and similar items. For this community to function harmoniously and develop, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules of good etiquette. This code of conduct provides guidelines for maintaining mutual respect, fair dealings, and ethical trading. The goal is
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In today's video, we are presenting a “heavy hitter,” which is a very rare Hungarian 100-korona gold coin from 1907. This impressive gold coin of significant weight and diameter was minted in the Kremnica mint in a very small quantity of only 1,088 pieces. On the obverse
Gold coin overview: Hungary 100 Korona 1907 Franz Joseph I Read more »
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