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What the numbers in the little stars in the Spanish peseta coins mean

¿Trying to find out what the little numbers in the stars in Spanish peseta coins mean? Here you can read the answer to that question.

Euro Coins and Notes

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What the numbers in the little stars in the Spanish peseta coins mean

¿Trying to find out what the little numbers in the stars in Spanish peseta coins mean? Here you can read the answer to that question.

The irony in the last coins of the Soviet Union

The last coins of the Soviet Union wanted to show progress and technological advancement. Instead, they serve as a reminder of its collapse.

The coins of Edward VIII of England that actually circulated

I get asked what coins of Edward VIII of England actually circulated, so here's a quick list of the 13 coins and the error that did.

What is a mule coin, or hybrid coin? It’s this.

We take a look at what a mule coin (also known as a hybrid coin) is, with examples and a quick overview at how that error can be made.

What is ‘guilloché’ in a banknote? It’s this.

A look at something that everyone has held in their hands, but which very few people know the technical name of: the guilloché on a banknote.

What is a replacement note? It’s this.

An explanation of what is a replacement note, the different types of replacement notes, what they are used for, and examples.

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Values

1995 2000 Pesetas coin (Spain): Here’s its value

Find out the value of the 1995 silver Spanish 2000 pesetas coin in all of its presentations: loose, in a plastic bag, or in coincard.
Numismatic History

What are notgeld coins and notes? The World War I German emergency money explained

In WWI Germany, cities issued their own coins and banknotes, called notgeld. We take a look at what they are and at its history.
Values

2002 Italy 2-Euro Coin: Here’s its Value

Find out how much the worth and value of the Italy 2002 2-euro coin is and why it's actually very low, especially compared to some eBay ads.
Basics

What is the CJ number (or code) of a coin from Argentina? It’s this.

Let's check out what the CJ number, or CJ code, of a coin from Argentina is, where it comes from, and why it is so important.
Numismatic History

The non-selected designs for the common side of the Euro coins: what could have been, but wasn’t

In 1996, the European Commission launched a contest to select the design of Euro coins. They were 8 non-selected designs, 8 losers. They were these ones.
Basics

What is a piedfort coin? It’s this

When you are starting in numismatics, new terminology can be overwhelming. So, here, in ColeMone, we delve into what a piedfort is.
In Depth

1933 Double Eagle (US), or how the most expensive coin in the world can send you to prison

The 1933 Double Eagle is the most expensive coin in the world, and its story could be the plot of a Hollywood movie. Read it here.
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Del Monte Note (US), or when a banana label ended up being legal tender

Both in numismatics and in notaphily there are errors and there are ERRORS. Those errors in capital letters usually tend to be spectacular. And...
Basics

What is a coincard? It’s this

The thing about coin collecting is that, when you are starting to get into it, you often come across specialized terminology that can be...
Values

2008 Cyprus 2 Euro coin: Here’s its value

Lately, I have been asked a few times about the value of the 2008 Cyprus 2 euro coin. So let's answer those questions.
Basics

This is the meaning of the letters ‘SC’ in a Roman coin

Let's see the meaning of the letters "SC" in a Roman coin, and talk about why and in which Roman coins they appear.
Coins

Where to buy 2 euro commemorative coins? List of official online stores

There are official online stores in each Eurozone country in which you can buy 2 euro commemorative coins. Here's a list.

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