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Vukovar on the new Croatian commemorative 2-euro coin

On September 21, 2026, the Croatian National Bank put into circulation a new 2-euro commemorative coin „City of Vukovar”. The issue is part of the „Croatian Cities” series and is dedicated to a city of exceptional historical, cultural, and symbolic significance for the Republic of Croatia. The coin was issued in a total quantity of 500,000.

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Belgian-French “diplomatic war” over the 2-euro coin

Numismatics often reflects history, identity, and collective memory, yet it rarely sparks an open political conflict between states. That is precisely what happened in 2015, when Belgium planned to issue a commemorative 2-euro coin marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Instead of a routine numismatic release, the entire project

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Commemorative circulating coins for the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America

The year 2026 brings one of the most important anniversaries in the history of the United States of America – 250 years since the declaration of independence, an event that began the American Revolution and permanently shaped the political and social landscape of the modern world. In honor of this great anniversary, a special program of commemorative circulating coins has been prepared.

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500 lira „Caravela“ and its controversial little flags

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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Coin presentation: Croatia 5 kuna 1994 500th anniversary of the printing of the Senj Glagolitic Missal

For some, the 5 kuna commemorative coin from 1994, issued on the 500th anniversary of the printing of the Senj Glagolitic Missal, is the most beautiful Croatian circulation coin. The coin is still in circulation today, so from time to time it surprises people when they receive it from someone. Some even

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