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International Expos

Is an international expo always truly international? That is the question. The main aim of an international expo, also known as an international exhibition, universal exhibition or world’s fair, is to present, unveil, display, feature, and showcase th(...)

24 collectible item

01/16/2023

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Treasures of Egypt collection

There are rare coins, those bearing the whole weight of history and making up collections worthy of a museum. And then there are guilty pleasures, those whose aesthetics supersede their historical value and which are lined up for their beauty like pea(...)

44 collectible item

11/16/2022

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The Commonwealth realms

In addition to the crown of the United Kingdom placed upon the head of the reigning British King or Queen, he or she is also de facto monarch of a number of sovereign states located around the world, under the banner of the Commonwealth.

26 collectible item

09/29/2022

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A Golden Queen

During her 70-year reign, although gold is no longer the currency of choice, as Queen of not only the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland but also the other Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II saw her portrait struck on a great ma(...)

98 collectible item

09/28/2022

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The 20s of the 3rd millennium

Tempus fugit As we head, more or less hesitantly, through the 20s of the third millennium AD (time flies, don’t you think?), here’s a monetary retrospective to help you see the present time not in reverse but rather look it straight in the face. Here (...)

0 collectible item

08/01/2022

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Commemorated jubilatory jubilees

The term “jubilee” has sometimes been a little misappropriated and its definition appears to vary depending on whether it is used in reference to the Pope, royalty, or a monumental invention... Whatever the case may be, it is now high time to salute t(...)

230 collectible item

06/13/2022

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