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Centenary of the sinking of the Titanic

In 2012, to mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, the Royal Canadian Mint pushed the boat out with a luxury, one-of-a-kind collector’s set. The content of this album enchants with its originality, collectible items, and the great care take(...)

Leestijd: 2'35"

22/12/2023

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Retrospective in perspective (2023)

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to unwind and rewind! The items that you searched for the most, the articles you read the most, and the inspiration themes you browsed most often. Plus, of course, 2023 editions to discover or rediscover.

Leestijd: 0'28"

20/12/2023

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163 shades of gold

All that glistens is not gold, but all that is gold glistens! A carefully chosen selection, on the basis of purely metallic and aesthetic criteria, for an undeniably dazzling and resplendent collection. From Antiquity to the present day, these 163 med(...)

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01/12/2023

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5 coin and medal gift ideas

Although they might not seem an obvious gift choice at first, coins and medals make great presents and have a wide range of qualities. Not only are they long-lasting, but they also have an intrinsic cultural dimension, sometimes an emotional connect(...)

Leestijd: 9'3"

30/11/2023

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Decorations of 19th century France

Honorary decorations were handed out widely and frequently throughout the history of France, and especially under the Ancien Régime. However, although they were abolished during the French Revolution, under the guise of Equality, it was in the 19th ce(...)

Leestijd: 10'21"

09/11/2023

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Remarkable French banknotes from the 19th century

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Remarkable French banknotes from the 19th century

A selection well worth the paper it’s written on! Following the failure of the post-revolutionary assignats and the mandats territoriaux in France, paper money had fallen out of favor. In the aftermath of the Coup of 18 Brumaire, where the Directory w(...)

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07/11/2023

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Albert Camus

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