Exonumia is the study of coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration. Notaphily is the study of paper money or banknotes. Scripophily is the study and collection of stocks and Bonds. Numismatics is an ancient discipline, reaching as far back as Julius Caesar, who is often credited with writing the first book on numismatics. It can include the study of many different aspects relating to coins, including history, geography, economics, metallurgy, usage, and manufacturing processes.
Economic and historical studies of money's use and development are separate to the numismatists' study of money's physical embodiment (although the fields are related; economic theories of money's origin depend upon numismatics, for example).
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Polymer banknotes were developed by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and were first issued as currency in Australia in 1988. These banknotes are made from the polymer biaxially-oriented polypropylene which greatly enhances durability of the banknotes. Polymer banknotes also incorporate many security features not available to paper banknotes, making counterfeiting much more difficult.An alternative polymer of polyethylene fibres marketed as Tyvek by DuPont was developed for use as currency by the American Bank Note Company in the early 1980s. Tyvek did not perform well in trials, smudging of ink and fragility were reported problems. Only Costa Rica and Haiti issued Tyvek banknotes; additionally, English printers Bradbury Wilkinson produced a version on Tyvek but marketed as Bradvek for the Isle of Man in 1983; however, they are no longer produced and have become collectors' items.
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Credit: User:Marshman Yap stone money at the village of Gachpar on Yap. Pictures archive/Nominations...Did you know...
- ...that Mount Burgess is nicknamed the Ten Dollar Mountain because it was featured on Canadian currency?
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- ...that the Alabama centennial half dollar was the first commemorative coin minted with the image of a living individual?
- ...that Aksumite currency was the only native coinage to be issued in Africa without direct influence by an outside culture like Roman, Greek, etc...? Archive
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The 2000 Library of Congress bimetallic ten dollar coin is a modern U.S. commemorative coin issued in a ten dollar denomination. It is the first gold and platinum bimetallic coin to be issued by the United States Mint. It was issued in proof and business strike qualities.
The issue price was $425 for the proof version and $405 for the uncirculated (business strike) version. The bimetallic coin design was inspired by the graceful architecture of the library's Jefferson Building.
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Credit: commons:User:Red devil 666. Face of the famous 1896 $2 "Educational Series" Silver Certificate. Banknotes archive/Nominations...Numismatic terminology
- Bullion - Precious metals (platinum, gold and silver) in the form of bars, ingots or plate.
- Error - Usually a mis-made coin not intended for circulation, but can also refer to an engraving or die-cutting error not discovered until the coins are released to circulation. This may result is two or more varieties of the coin in the same year.
- Exonumia is the study of coin-like objects such as token coins and medals, and other items used in place of legal currency or for commemoration.
- Fineness - Purity of precious metal content expressed in terms of one thousand parts. 90% is expressed as .900 fine.
- Notaphily is the study of paper money or banknotes.
- Scripophily is the study and collection of stocks and Bonds. More...
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January 1, 2008 Venezuela launched a new currency with the new year, lopping off three zeros from denominations in a bid to simplify finances and boost confidence in a money that has been losing value due to high inflation. The new currency is called bolívar fuerte or "strong bolívar". Officials also say it is part of a broader effort to contain rising prices and strengthen the economy. More...
Today at midnight, the Cyprus and the Malta adopted the euro as their official currency; less than four years after their accession to the European Union. The single currency has replaced the Cypriot pound and the Maltese lira at a rate of one euro to 0.585274 Cypriot pound and 0.4293 to the Maltese lira. In both countries the euro was welcomed with outdoor celebrations, including a fireworks display in Malta's capital Valletta. More...
Designs for three of four themes proposed for the reverse of 2009 Lincoln cents to honor Abraham Lincoln's life were endorsed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. More...
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By Canadian Numismatic Association on Monday, July 14, 2008 The 2008 CNA Convention will take place this week starting on Thursday the 17th and running ...
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Wow! What an impressive coin, 2.75 ounces of Gold rush era gold went into the making of this incredible coin. Although the long-awaited San Francisco.
Q. Is there a street with numismatics shop or an antique/flee market where you can buy old coins and bank notes in Santiago, Chile? Many thanks, Bobbyoor
Asked by Bobby - Mon Oct 27 07:08:26 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I went to the feria of Santa Lucia and there is this small like...booth, where this old guy sells like all this old antique stuff. I bought antique stamps there so he might have coins too. He sells old maps and even liscence plates. the feria in Santa Lucia is fulll of hand made crafts. You can get there easily by taking the metro and getting off at Santa Lucia. You just walk a couple of blocks and ask someone how to get to the feria.
Answered by roxy - Wed Oct 29 15:03:56 2008
