On December 8, 2023, the promotion of the book „Memento moneta: Historical Adventures and Misadventures Told Through Money“ by author Ivor Altaras Penda was held at the premises of Libertas University in Zagreb. This is a very interesting book in which various numismatic topics are addressed through stories, combining numismatics with other
In the world of numismatics, where money is studied not only as a medium of exchange but also as an object of cultural and historical value, the linguistic characteristics of money play a significant role; the inscriptions on the money; the script used; the language; and the official name of the money itself. Thus, in numismatics
In the opinion of many numismatists and collectors, the 100-perper banknote from 1912 represents the „Holy Grail“ of numismatics in the territory of the former Yugoslavia and as such is the subject of many unfulfilled (or fulfilled) desires. These banknotes are extremely difficult to come by, given that they are extremely rare. They can still somehow
Lately, quite a few people have been asking me, „What is it that you do?“. In my experience so far, most people don't even know what numismatics is, and consequently, what professional numismatists actually do and how they even make their money. That is nothing unusual.
Throughout the entire history of Yugoslav money, the 25 para banknote from 1921 represents the smallest paper money denomination ever issued by pre-war Yugoslavia (Kingdom of SCS). The amount of 25 para at that time was equal to a quarter of a dinar. The decision to produce this banknote was made on March 3, 1921.
The smallest banknote of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: 25 paras from 1921. Read more »
Borna Barac is a well-known name in the world of numismatics and phaleristics, and an ideal interlocutor when discussing old coins, banknotes, and decorations. Borna has been professionally involved in numismatics and phaleristics for a long time and has achieved great success; he has had his own numismatic company for 31 years;
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
Banknote overview: Yugoslavia 100 Dinars 1946. Blacksmith, mower and fisherman Read more »
Collecta in Ljubljana is the largest numismatics and collectibles fair in Slovenia. Until „corona,“ Collecta was practically the most significant professionally organized fair in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. This year's Collecta, the 15th in a row, was organized on a more modest scale and was held in Cankarjev dom in Ljubljana. Despite this,
When we start collecting something, we often define our subject of interest. We define not only the collecting field (numismatics, phaleristics, philately), but also the very type of items that interest us. But what if we feel the need for a change? Many collectors over time feel the desire to expand or change their interests. Is
Collecting: Why is it OK to change your area of interest? Read more »
In today's video, we are talking to Ivor Altaras Penda, a very interesting and versatile man. Otherwise a university professor with a broad education, an active mountaineer, and a numismatist and numismatic writer. The occasion for this conversation is precisely the latter, as colleague Penda is soon releasing his book dedicated to numismatics. We talked not
On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the traditional fair and collector's meeting was held in Zagreb, gathering numerous enthusiasts of old coins, banknotes, postage stamps, decorations, badges, postcards, and other collectible items. This event took place at the premises of the People's Open University in Vukovar Street. Although this event
In this video we show a short walk through the autumn numismatic and collector fair Sberatel, which was held in Prague from September 7 to 9, 2023. In the footage you can see a display of part of the offer from the fair: coins, silver coins, gold coins, banknotes, decorations, and more. There were as many as 274 exhibitors at this fair, so
Walking around the Sberatel coin and collectibles fair in Prague, September 7–9, 2023. Read more »
The Autumn Sberatel in Prague is one of the most important numismatic and collecting fairs in Central Europe. As many as 274 exhibitors from the fields of numismatics, notaphily, philately, phaleristics, and other collecting fields exhibit at this fair. According to the organizers, about 10,000 people visit this fair, which is certainly
Report from the Prague Numismatics and Collectibles Fair Sberatel, September 7–9, 2023. Read more »
In this video, we talk about what to do when your family complains about spending money on buying coins, banknotes, and other items for your collection. These are certainly unpleasant situations and often lead to conflicts, and in extreme cases, even divorce.
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