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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.

This is what the Denmark euro coins would have looked like

Even though Denmark rejected the euro in 2004, it had their own coin designs ready in case they decided to adopt it. We take a look at them.

What is the RIC number of a Roman coin? It’s this.

We take a look at what the RIC number (or code) of a Roman coin is, where to find it, who decides it, and where to buy the books.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.