Quarters worth money are not as rare as you might think. In fact, there are 20 valuable quarters that could be sitting in your coin collection right now. From rare minting errors to limited edition designs, these quarters have unique features that make them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike. In this article,…
Saudi Arabia coinage began in 1925 with the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Since then, they have minted various coins that reflect their rich cultural heritage and history. Over time, some have become highly collectable, fetching excellent prices at auctions and sales. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most valuable…
According to a news release in February 2012 (22 years after Nelson Mandela was freed), the South African Reserve Bank will produce a new series of banknotes which “will have the same denominations, sizes, and colors as the current issued notes, but the front of all notes will carry a specially designed engraving of former…
When I first decided to start collecting banknotes I began the way I start most new projects, extremely motivated and excited; jumping in head first and blind sighted. However I learned very fast that starting out that way would create chaos to my collection and ultimately lead me to give up on my new project….
We recently were able to add these new South African notes to our website. Released in 2018 the series of five notes celebrate and honor Nelson Mandela and his legacy, on the 100 year anniversary of his birth on July 18 1918. While Madiba is represented currently on the South Africa rand, the reverse side of…
I always state that you can tell a lot about a country and their history by the images on their banknotes. One of the most common features of any note is a portrait of someone synonymous with that country. Whether someone like Gandhi on the Indian rupee, or Saddam Hussein on the Iraqi dinar; those immortalized on their…
At the outset World War II (1939) Denmark issued a declaration of neutrality, but within several months German troops crossed their border, and after some resistance, the Nazis forced the Danish government to submit to military occupation. Almost immediately, all copper ( and its related alloys ) in the country were claimed by the German…
