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Get Hooked on Collecting Coins

Have you ever wondered why coin collecting is so addictive? After all, it’s not the most glamorous hobby. But for those who get hooked, it can become an obsession. From...

Get Hooked on Collecting Coins

Have you ever wondered why coin collecting is so addictive? After all, it’s not the most glamorous hobby. But for those who get hooked, it can become an obsession. From...

The Worldwide Reach of the Royal Mint

The Worldwide Reach of the Royal Mint

Did you know that the Royal Mint is responsible for manufacturing coins for a whopping 40 countries around the world? That’s right-the United Kingdom's official mint is a global force...

The Worldwide Reach of the Royal Mint

Did you know that the Royal Mint is responsible for manufacturing coins for a whopping 40 countries around the world? That’s right-the United Kingdom's official mint is a global force...

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The History of the First Ever Banknote

Have you ever wondered why we use banknotes and coins instead of bartering for goods and services? Well, it all started with the first known banknote. This paper currency was...

The History of the First Ever Banknote

Have you ever wondered why we use banknotes and coins instead of bartering for goods and services? Well, it all started with the first known banknote. This paper currency was...

Spanish Peseta Banknotes

The Fascinating History of Spanish Peseta Bankn...

If you're a collector of currency, then Spanish pesetas banknotes are certainly worth a look. Not only were they the official currency of Spain from 1868 to 2002, but their...

The Fascinating History of Spanish Peseta Bankn...

If you're a collector of currency, then Spanish pesetas banknotes are certainly worth a look. Not only were they the official currency of Spain from 1868 to 2002, but their...

Rows of counterfeit Euro banknotes

How to Spot Counterfeit Euro Banknotes

As the official currency of 19 countries in the European Union, the euro is one of the most widely used currencies in the world. However, like all currencies, euros can...

How to Spot Counterfeit Euro Banknotes

As the official currency of 19 countries in the European Union, the euro is one of the most widely used currencies in the world. However, like all currencies, euros can...

Pile of irish punt banknotes against a black background

The History of Irish Punt Banknotes

The history of the Irish punt banknotes is a fascinating one. From its introduction in 1928 to its retirement in 2002, these paper notes were used as legal tender for...

The History of Irish Punt Banknotes

The history of the Irish punt banknotes is a fascinating one. From its introduction in 1928 to its retirement in 2002, these paper notes were used as legal tender for...