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“The Centenary of Cinema” series
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“The Centenary of Cinema” series

In 1895, the French brothers Auguste and Louis Lumière filed the patent for the cinematograph. 100 years later, in 1995, the Monnaie de Paris issued a series of commemorative coins on the subject.
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Imperial portraits of Ancient Rome
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Imperial portraits of Ancient Rome

We have attempted a little exercise here – perhaps a risky one – consisting of imagining how some of the most famous Roman emperors might have looked, with the support of AI and, above all, numismatics.
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Numismatics & Philately II
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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(...)
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The story of stamp currency
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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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Numismatics & Philately
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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.  
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No fail in February
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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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"Just one certainty is enough for the one who is looking."
Albert Camus

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