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Numismatics & Philately II

These often elaborately illustrated covers are issued by a country to mark a special event, an anniversary, or a commemoration. They are numbered, usually cancelled, and contain a coin (or a medal) and an official stamp associated with the occasion in(...)

196 collectible item

03/14/2025

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The story of stamp currency

Twice in our history, we have therefore been forced to seek out an alternative means of payment. Our forefathers used their imagination and came up with a very surprising solution: stamp currency.

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02/28/2025

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Numismatics & Philately

Warning: stampede ahead! Every medal does not always care for its rough edges, but there is only one stamp (oops, step) between perfection and perforation.

138 collectible item

02/26/2025

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No fail in February

Well-chosen novelties lead to a fulfilling collection! Newest available collectibles for informed collectors and our experts’ recommendations for astute collectors.

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02/21/2025

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7 gift ideas for Christmas

Christmas is (really) just around the corner! If you’ve been racking your brains to come up with an original gift which is both valuable and symbolic, look no further! Numismatics offers all that!

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11/25/2024

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Gift idea 3: Give good luck

Christmas is almost here and this article is the third in a series of seven, each proposing a gift idea. Today, let's talk about Lucky coins.

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11/22/2024

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