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Francuskih 5.000 franaka „Flameng”: umjetničko remek-djelo koje je dvadeset godina čekalo optjecaj

Malo je novčanica čija povijest može konkurirati raskoši njihova likovnog rješenja. Francuskih 5.000 franaka tipa 1918., poznatih pod imenom „Flameng”, pripada upravo toj skupini. Novčanica povezuje alegorijske likove, parišku panoramu i bogatu ornamentiku s neobičnom sudbinom: nastala je iz projekta za sasvim drugu nominalu, proizvedena

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New chapter of the project „Numismatics Guide” published: Basic characteristics of coins and banknotes

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.

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

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

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Vespa on the new Italian 5-euro commemorative coin

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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Falkland Islands or the Malvinas? The controversial 50 peso Argentine banknote

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

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New numismatic catalog „Austro-Hungarian Crowns 1892–1918 and Ducats of Franz Joseph I” published”

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.

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New Croatian gold and silver coins dedicated to the Neretva boat

The Croatian National Bank and the Croatian Mint are continuing the „Croatian Ships“ commemorative numismatic program series with a new issue dedicated to the Neretva boat, one of Croatia's most recognizable traditional vessels. The new issue includes three gold coins and two silver coins of different face values and weights, made of gold and silver with a purity of 999.9/1000.

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Official exchange rates of the NDH for November 1942: the ratio of the kuna to foreign currencies and gold coins

In „Narodne novine”, the official gazette of the Independent State of Croatia, issue number 248 of November 2, 1942, published the exchange rate list for the month of November 1942. At first glance, this is dry administrative data, but for numismatists such a document is extremely interesting. It shows how

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Ferdinandus Dei Gratia Hungariae Bohemiae Dalmatiae Croatiae Rex

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

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Trial strikes of NDH coins at foreign auctions: a market overview over the past 24 years

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

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