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 for this reason, Prague and its surroundings offer multiple attractions that can be [...]
Trump Dollar: controversial edition that everyone wants The United States Mint, on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America, has issued a one-dollar coin featuring the portrait of President Donald J. Trump. The very choice of the motif was enough to attract attention far
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.
This interesting video (report) provides a look into the illegal production of counterfeit US dollar banknotes, known for their exceptionally convincing execution. It shows how counterfeiters attempt to mimic the special material, printing, inks, and security features of the original banknotes, and further refine them by hand. A particular danger is posed by counterfeit banknotes
Croatian kuna and lipa circulating coins had one interesting feature that made them recognizable among numismatists worldwide. Depending on whether they were minted in an odd or even year, the coins bore Croatian or Latin names of the plants and animals depicted on the reverse. On coins with odd
Variants of one kuna coins with a Latin inscription Read more »
The Italian Mint marked the 80th anniversary of the Vespa with a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 5 euros. The new 2026 edition is dedicated to one of the most famous products of Italian industry, as well as a symbol that has long outgrown its original role as an ordinary city means of transportation. On the coin are connected
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The 2015 Argentine 50-peso banknote is one of the more interesting modern world banknotes, not only because of its interesting artistic and security features, but also because of the strong political message it carries. At first glance, it is a commemorative circulation banknote dedicated to the islands that Argentina
Falkland Islands or the Malvinas? The controversial 50 peso Argentine banknote Read more »
A new numismatic catalog titled „Austro-Hungarian Crowns 1892–1918 and Ducats of Franz Joseph I” by author Zlatko Viščević has been published. It is a practical and clear edition intended for collectors, numismatists, dealers, researchers, and all enthusiasts of Austro-Hungarian numismatics. The catalog covers the coins and paper money of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy.
Hrvatska narodna banka i Hrvatska kovnica novca nastavljaju seriju prigodnog numizmatičkog programa „Hrvatski brodovi“ novim izdanjem posvećenim neretvanskoj lađi, jednom od najprepoznatljivijih tradicijskih plovila Hrvatske. Novo izdanje obuhvaća tri zlatnika i dva srebrnjaka, različitih nominalnih vrijednosti i masa, izrađenih od zlata i srebra čistoće 999,9/1000.
Novi hrvatski zlatnici i srebrnjaci posvećeni neretvanskoj lađi Read more »
U „Narodnim novinama”, službenom listu Nezavisne Države Hrvatske, u broju 248 od 2. studenoga 1942. objavljena je tečajna lista za mjesec studeni 1942. godine. Na prvi pogled riječ je o suhoparnom administrativnom podatku, ali za numizmatičare je takav dokument izuzetno zanimljiv. On pokazuje kako je
From the Middle Ages until 1918, the title of King of Croatia existed continuously, which clearly testifies to the millennium-long constitutional and legal continuity of Croatian statehood. With the disappearance of the native Croatian ruling dynasty, the Croatian royal title did not disappear as well, but rather continued to live on in the titulature of the Hungarian and then
Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Hungariae Bohemiae Dalmatiae Croatiae Rex Read more »
Trial strikes for the currency of the Independent State of Croatia rank among the rarest, numismatically and commercially most interesting collections of 20th-century Croatian numismatics. These are coin strikes conceived as minted money of the Independent State of Croatia, but which as a rule never became legal tender and were not minted in
Trial strikes of NDH coins at foreign auctions: a market overview over the past 24 years Read more »
A new numismatic catalog titled “Austro-Hungarian Crowns 1892–1918 and Ducats of Franz Joseph I” by author Zlatko Viščević is coming off the press soon. This is the first catalog of its type on our market, conceived as a practical and clear handbook for collectors, numismatists, dealers, and all enthusiasts of Austro-Hungarian numismatics.
Bugarska još nije ni započela svoj puni život u eurozoni, a već se našla u prvoj ozbiljnoj numizmatičko-političkoj raspravi. U središtu priče nalazi se prva bugarska prigodna kovanica od 2 eura, planirana za 2026. godinu, posvećena bugarskoj abecedi (azbuci). Tema je naizgled kulturna, obrazovna i
Bulgarian Euro drama: it hasn't even started, and it's already stuck Read more »
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