Among the Latin American coins of the early 19th century, a special place is held by the Chilean silver peso known by the popular name “Volcano Peso”. This is one of the most recognizable coins of the early Republic of Chile, and its motif of an erupting volcano has been attracting the attention of numismatists for over two centuries,
Volcanic peso – a silver symbol of Chilean independence Read more »
The Croatian National Bank will soon issue a new 2-euro commemorative circulation coin dedicated to the centenary of Croatian Radio and Television. This is an issue marking an important moment in Croatian media history, which is the beginning of the broadcasting of Radio Zagreb on May 15, 1926. On that day, at 20:30
New Croatian 2-euro commemorative coin: „100 years of the Croatian Radiotelevision” Read more »
The German colonial empire was created relatively late compared to the colonial empires of Great Britain, France, Portugal, Spain, or the Netherlands. The German Empire, unified in 1871, became more actively involved in colonial expansion only in the second half of the 19th century. German colonies were located in Africa, Oceania, and
In 2026, Zimbabwe introduced a new series of ZiG banknotes featuring motifs of Africa's “big five” (buffalo, elephant, rhinoceros, leopard, and lion), which practically made the first series from 2024 a short-lived and numismatically interesting issue. The new release brings a different visual identity, improved security features, and another
Zimbabwe redesigned ZiG banknotes after just two years Read more »
Quite often in numismatic collections from our region, especially older ones, unusual tokens with various motifs and the inscription “SPIEL MARKE” can be found. One such piece is this token with the aforementioned inscription and the depiction of a pig. At first glance, this motif might seem ordinary and simple,
Believe it or not, the EU received its own decoration last year. Yes, you read that right: after the common currency, common directives, common funds, common crises, and the common feeling that no one knows what was actually decided in Brussels, the European Union also got its own order. Officially it
Phaleristic tragicomedy of the European Order of Merit Read more »
Banknotes have come a long way over the past hundred years or so. From large paper formats, often with simpler artistic design and more modest security features, to modern polymer banknotes that today represent the pinnacle of security, technical, and artistic craftsmanship. In this video, we show the evolution of banknotes through several selected examples. The goal
Banknotes in the last 100 years: from “paper sheets” to “transparent plastic” Read more »
In phaleristics, an auxiliary historical science that deals with the study of decorations, medals, orders, commemorative plaques, military insignia, and related items, the term miniature has a very clear meaning. Miniatures are scaled-down versions of decorations, made to look like the original, full-sized decoration, but in a smaller format. They are not a replacement in the sense of a regular
The Royal Museum of the Armed Forces and Military History in Brussels (Musée royal de l’Armée et d’Histoire militaire / Koninklijk Museum van het Leger en de Krijgsgeschiedenis) is one of the most important military-historical museums in Belgium. It is located in the Parc du Cinquantenaire / Jubelpark complex, at Cinquantenaire
Numismatics often reflects history, identity, and collective memory, yet it rarely sparks an open political conflict between states. That is precisely what happened in 2015, when Belgium planned to issue a commemorative 2-euro coin marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Instead of a routine numismatic release, the entire project
Belgian-French “diplomatic war” over the 2-euro coin Read more »
The Croatian Mint has announced a new annual edition of the official set of Croatian euro coins with the mint year 2026, produced in the proof finish. The edition is named the Vukovar 2026 Euro Set Proof, and it will be available in a very limited quantity of just 500 pieces.
Official proof set of Croatian euro coins 2026 dedicated to Vukovar Read more »
The 50-peso banknote issued by Banco de México (Bank of Mexico) is one of the most beautiful contemporary banknotes in Latin America. It belongs to the banknote series with the theme „Historical Identity and Natural Heritage,” which connects key epochs of Mexican history with the country's natural wealth. It was first put into circulation
Mexican 50 peso polymer banknote with an augmented reality view Read more »
In 2025, the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan issued a series of commemorative circulation banknotes made of polymer. The series is dedicated to the 70th birth anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King), King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, one of the most important figures in Bhutan's modern history. The banknotes were issued in denominations of 100,
The year 2026 brings one of the most important anniversaries in the history of the United States of America – 250 years since the declaration of independence, an event that began the American Revolution and permanently shaped the political and social landscape of the modern world. In honor of this great anniversary, a special program of commemorative circulating coins has been prepared.
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