In numismatics and collecting, we encounter almost daily two seemingly opposite situations that actually have the same cause: In both cases, the underlying problem is usually neither the coin nor its objective market value, but the fact that one party's expectations are not met, after which an ordinary difference
A numismatic catalog is one of the essential tools for every numismatist and collector, regardless of whether they deal with ancient, medieval, or modern money, coins of a specific country, paper money, or some narrower specialized field. Almost everyone who starts taking numismatics more seriously sooner or later comes
Numismatic catalogs: what they are, how they are used, and how much can we trust them? 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 »
Over the past few years, a phenomenon has become extremely noticeable in the numismatic community which, although not essentially new, has taken on its most stripped-down and primitive form in the digital space. It is about the obsessive reduction of numismatic items solely to their market value, with every post, every
A topic that will cause discomfort and „turn stomachs“ for many, but is nonetheless very important, especially in the collector's world where the boundaries between a hobby and business activity are often blurred. Although a large part of the transactions in this sector take place informally „under the table,“ meaning in the gray or even black
Hobby and/or business: What when the Tax Administration knocks on the door? Read more »
In early 2025, the numismatic world gained another world record. Specifically, the Central Bank of Burundi (Banque de la République du Burundi) issued officially the largest banknote in the world. This is a 10,000 Burundian franc banknote with imposing dimensions of 400 × 288 mm. This banknote
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In the numismatic world, the so-called „Del Monte“ banknote has been known for 20 years. It is a 1996 20-dollar bill that has a banana producer sticker from „Del Monte“ of Ecuador on it. This banknote appeared on the numismatic market back in 2003, and on
20-dollar bill and a banana sticker for 325,000 EUR Read more »
Recording and cataloging the numismatic collection are of immense importance when collecting coins and banknotes. First and foremost, it allows us to see what we actually have in the collection and what is still missing. Likewise, we have an insight into the value of the collection, i.e., how much we have spent on it, and
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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.
Guest appearance of NumizmatikaNET portal editor Zlatko Viščević on the “Nominis” podcast. Numismatic and collecting topics were discussed; why people collect old money; the profile of today's numismatist; what the numismatic community in Croatia looks like; professional involvement in numismatics and the challenges that arise; the creation of the YouTube channel
In today's video, we explore common situations in numismatics and collecting when agreements are breached. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you have probably encountered these issues. How many times have you found yourself in a situation where buyers promise to buy something, but later
(Dis)respecting agreements in numismatics and collecting Read more »
With the advent of the internet, and particularly social networks, all kinds of communication in the virtual world have intensified. This has not bypassed numismatics, nor collecting in general. A large part of numismatic activities, such as the exchange of information, discussions, arranging trades, sales, and the like, takes place today through internet channels. This
While you are still a beginner in numismatics and just starting out with buying coins and banknotes, the risk of being scammed or attempted to be scammed is very high. Unfortunately, a portion of the people who sell numismatics are prone to fraud or, at the very least, misleading buyers. They are particularly
The Pelješac Bridge and its grand opening were also marked by a commemorative 25-kuna coin from 2022. In all likelihood, this is also the last 25-kuna coin put into circulation, which is why it has attracted great attention from the general public, and not just
Coin overview: Croatia 25 kuna 2022 Pelješac Bridge Read more »
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