Zlatko Viscevic

Exhibition of 18th and 19th-century Austrian and Hungarian silver krajcar coins

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In this video, we present a small selection of silver kreuzers (kreuzer, kreutzer, krajczar). These 18th and 19th-century coins are among the most popular silver coins among numismatists and collectors in our region. They are characterized by a specific, very beautiful design; depictions of various rulers; a long period of issuance; and different

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With Ivan Odrljin of the Croatian Mint on Croatian numismatics today and future plans

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The Croatian Mint, our national mint, has undergone major changes in the past few years. These changes are also reflected in the new numismatic issues, which have finally begun to match the pace of modern global numismatics. One of the people responsible for this is Ivan Odrljin, with whom we

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Montenegro 100 perpers 1912 – The rarest banknote in the territory of the former Yugoslavia

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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

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The smallest banknote of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes: 25 paras from 1921.

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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.

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Coin review: Republic of Dubrovnik, Half Thaler (Half Bradan) from 1735.

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This video is part of a series on the coinage of Dubrovnik, where in each video we present one coin of the Republic of Dubrovnik. Today, it is a true numismatic rarity – the Dubrovnik silver half-thaler, specifically the Polubradan (Half-Bearded). These silver coins were issued only in 1731 and 1735. They had a face value of

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Award presentation: Croatia, Order of Merit 2nd Class for Christians

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During its brief existence (1941–1945), the Independent State of Croatia created and awarded numerous decorations. One of these decorations is the Order of Merit, specifically the Order of Merit 2nd Class. This decoration was established on December 19, 1942, by the Legal Decree on the Establishment of the Order of Merit and occupied

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Banknote overview: Yugoslavia 100 Dinars 1946. Blacksmith, mower and fisherman

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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

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„Even you, Brutus, my son?“ – How the assassination of Gaius Julius Caesar was commemorated on Roman commemorative coins

/ ARTICLE, Coins

In numismatics, it is completely normal for money to depict events that the issuer—most often the state—considers important. This is especially pronounced on commemorative coins which, as the name itself suggests, are issued on the occasion of certain special events. On such occasions, the money, besides

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Report from the Collecta Ljubljana Numismatics and Collectibles Fair, September 27–29, 2023.

/ Phaleristics, GALLERY, Numismatics, Video, NEWS

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,

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A walk through the Zagreb Numismatic and Collectors Fair (Vukovarska), September 16, 2023.

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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

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