Literacy is one of the fundamental elements of every nation's identity, and in the Croatian case, it historically developed through three scripts: Glagolitic, Cyrillic, and Latin. A particularity of Croatian cultural history is the fact that all three scripts also developed their own national variants: the Croatian (angular) Glagolitic script and the Croatian Cyrillic script (arvatica).
In early 2026, the global silver market could enter a new, significantly more volatile phase. Namely, China has announced that starting January 1, 2026, it will introduce mandatory state licenses for all silver exports. Although this decision seems technical at first glance, its consequences could
As many analysts and collectors had been expecting for a long time, it was only a matter of time before the exchange price of silver broke the important psychological threshold of 2 euros per gram of pure silver, or 2,000 euros per kilogram. Exactly that happened today, right upon the opening of the stock exchanges
Silver has broken the psychological barrier of 2 euros per gram! Read more »
To all members of the numismatic community, as well as to everyone involved in numismatics in any way – whether through collecting, research, or trade – we wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year 2026. We wish you much success in all areas of life, and especially in numismatics.
Mona Lisa, the masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century, is undoubtedly the most famous portrait in the history of art today. The mysterious smile, reserved gaze, and almost hypnotic presence have made this painting a global symbol of high culture and artistic perfection. Although it is considered
Many numismatists, or coin and currency collectors, have a special fondness for large-format banknotes. The reasons for this are not only collectible, but also psychological, aesthetic, and historical. Large banknotes leave a strong impression at first glance and hold a special place in any collection. This article breaks down
Money in leper colonies was a special type of currency (tokens, vouchers, or special coins and banknotes) that circulated exclusively within leprosariums, or sanatoriums for leprosy patients. The reason for its introduction was the fear that ordinary money could transmit the infection and
In numismatics, we are already used to all sorts of things and sometimes we think that nothing can surprise us anymore. Yet, almost every time we are wrong, because surprises are never lacking. This time, the surprise was provided by the world's most famous auction house, “Heritage Auctions” from the USA.
Banknotes from the same position on the sheet bear the characteristics of the cliché with which they were printed. It is common for individual clichés to have a minor or major defect, so all banknotes printed at the position of such a cliché also have that peculiarity in their final appearance. Depending on where
Although common sense dictates that coins, like other collectibles, should be handled carefully so as not to damage them, many people are still quite careless when it comes to handling them. This might be due to negligence or, even worse, ignorance.
One of the most famous romantic-political entanglements of antiquity is the one between the Roman general Mark Antony and the Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII. Their relationship was at once a passionate romance and a cold political alliance. What was once love to them, to Rome often looked like a threat, and
Mark Antony and Cleopatra: A Love and Political Story Recorded on Coins Read more »
The smallest denomination of US circulating currency, the well-known 1-cent coin featuring the image of President Abraham Lincoln, has officially become a thing of the past. President Donald Trump's decision to halt the minting of this coin of this denomination came into effect early last week, thus ending a history lasting more than
The US 1-cent coin is going down in history – forever! Read more »
At the Archaeological Museum of Istria in Pula, the 9th International Numismatic Congress in Croatia was held on November 14 and 15, bringing together experts from various fields related to numismatics this year; archaeologists; museum professionals; historians; and numismatic enthusiasts. During this two-day congress
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Precious metal prices have been „skyrocketing“ for some time. Gold and silver are breaking historical records, investors are rubbing their hands with satisfaction, but concern is growing among numismatists and collectors. The question arises for almost everyone: Does the rise in precious metal prices also benefit numismatists, or does it actually harm them by making it harder
Does the rise in precious metal prices harm numismatics? Read more »
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