Olympic medals are a symbol of top sporting achievement and honor. Every Games brings unique medals that reflect the culture and spirit of the host. Since 1896, when the first modern Olympic Games were held, the design of the medals has gone through numerous transformations, reflecting changes in art, politics, and technology. Traditionally, gold,
Silver medal from the 16th Olympic Games – Melbourne, 1956. Read more »
The 25 para aluminum coin from 1953 is one of the rarest specialties of Yugoslav numismatics. It is a coin that was intended to be the smallest denomination in the 1953 coin series of the FPR Yugoslavia. However, it was never put into circulation, and the entire emission was melted down.
Following the „wartime“ series of banknotes of the Democratic Federal Yugoslavia dated 1944, the first „peacetime“ emission dated 1946 followed. In the meantime, the country changed its name to the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia and turned to new social themes; the establishment of the new political order, socialism, labor, reconstruction. Accordingly, and
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The National Bank of the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia had produced, but never put into circulation, as many as 16 types of paper banknotes, which today are a great rarity and a true treat in the collector's world. The banknotes, about which there is not a single piece of data in official literature except for images, can
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In the video from July 27, 2022, published on the YouTube channel NumizmatikaNET, we presented the Yugoslav Order of the People's Liberation. It is a high decoration established back in 1943, whose appearance and purpose of awarding changed over time. The video shows different types of fastening, but
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Following the withdrawal from Belgrade under heavy pressure from Soviet forces, German forces destroyed the Danube bridge in Belgrade in May 1944. The reconstruction of this extremely important bridge leading towards Pančevo required a considerable period of time. However, with the engagement of Soviet engineers and local builders, the bridge
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In today's video, we are presenting a Yugoslav decoration, which is the Medal for Merit. This medal was established in 1955 and, upon its introduction, ranked 6th in the order of precedence of Yugoslav medals. It was awarded to administrative and technical personnel accompanying foreign delegations or in foreign
In today's video, we are presenting a Yugoslav decoration: the Order of the People's Army with a Silver Wreath, also known as the Order of the People's Army, Third Class. This order was established in 1952 and, at the time of its introduction, held the 29th place in the order of precedence of Yugoslav decorations. It was awarded for special merits achieved in the building and
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In today's video, we are presenting a Yugoslav decoration – the Order of the Republic with a Silver Wreath (2nd class). It was awarded in socialist Yugoslavia for special merits in the fields of education, science, art, culture, and other areas of public activity. There are two variants of this decoration: with the coat of arms of the FPRY (5 torches) and the coat of arms
In today's video, we are presenting a high Yugoslav decoration – the Order of the People's Liberation. This decoration was established back during the Second World War, in 1943, and was most likely designed by Đorđe Andrejević Kun and Antun Augustinčić. The decoration changed its appearance twice, and on multiple occasions, they
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The Commemorative Medal of the October Revolution was established in 1947 and was awarded to Yugoslav participants on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the 1917 October Socialist Revolution in Russia. This badge is very rare because it was awarded in a very small number of copies and was not awarded after 1947 due to the Resolution
In today's video, we are presenting the Yugoslav Medal for Military Merits. This medal was awarded to military commanders and soldiers who, through their example at work, developed enthusiasm for the accomplishment of assigned tasks, or who distinguished themselves by such command or soldierly qualities that they served as an example to others.
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In today's video, we are presenting a banknote from the “Informbiro series” – 5,000 dinars 1950. This is an unissued banknote that belongs to a reserve series of banknotes normally used in extraordinary circumstances such as war. The name “Informbiro series” arose from the political circumstances in which Yugoslavia
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In today's video, we are presenting the Order of the People's Army with a laurel wreath (1st class). This medal was awarded for special merits achieved in the building and strengthening of the armed forces or for special successes achieved in commanding military units, their consolidation, and training for the defense of the country's independence. The video is
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