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
In the history of money, there are numerous examples of the adaptation of materials and shapes to specific living and economic conditions. One of the most unusual and interesting such examples comes from distant Alaska, where in the 19th century monetary vouchers made of parchment, specifically from seal and walrus hide, were in circulation.
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 »
Certification (grading) of coins and banknotes in our region has not yet taken off as it has in the rest of the world, especially in the United States and Asia. Because of this, many numismatists rightly ask: What is certification actually? What is its purpose? And what
What is the point of certifying coins and banknotes? Read more »
In today's world, „investment“ is a „magic word.“ Everyone is investing in something and mostly patting themselves on the back, calling themselves wise and smart for doing so. Stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, real estate, even Pokémon cards... all of this has become the subject of investment, so it is no wonder that even
Numismatics today: it's not (all) about the money... Read more »
The numismatic community is based on a shared passion for coins, banknotes, medals, and similar items. For this community to function harmoniously and develop, it is necessary to adhere to certain rules of good etiquette. This code of conduct provides guidelines for maintaining mutual respect, fair dealings, and ethical trading. The goal is
Numismatic Etiquette – Rules of Good Behavior in the Numismatic Community Read more »
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.
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