04/18/2026

    Research and Collectible Books | ACADIA Global Scholars Distribution Initiative

    Research and books on the collections are the backbone of any serious historical collection; they are the product of a scientific methodology formulated by a researcher or author who has devoted years…
    04/09/2026

    Who is best at grading coins?

    When it comes to coin grading and appraisal, two names stand out in the industry: PCGS and NGC. While both companies have…
    04/09/2026

    Encyclopedia and Catalog of Egyptian Money

    The Encyclopedia and Catalog of Egyptian Currencies is a comprehensive series of books documenting Egyptian coins and banknotes.
    04/06/2026

    Beethoven on postage stamps: Continuity and visual modernization (1971-2016)

    The period between 1960 and 1969 represents a particularly important transitional phase in the history of Ludwig van Beethoven's presence on stamps…
    04/06/2026

    Beethoven on postage stamps: A global journey through the memory of music (1922 - 1959)

    To commemorate the anniversary of the death of the world-renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven, this study comes as an analytical and stylistic reading that seeks to document the presence of this…
    03/26/2026

    Slavery in postage stamps

    A historical and visual reading of the memory of freedom as documented by stamps around the world. Introduction: The issue of slavery in postage stamps is one of the most…
    03/25/2026

    10 tips for selling old coins

    Do you have old coins that you no longer need or want? Perhaps you inherited them from a relative or found them. You might be wondering…
    03/19/2026

    Launch of the Junior Collector's Lab

    Introduction: Is your child looking for an adventure through time? Have you ever imagined that the coin in your child's hand could be a lesson…
    03/08/2026

    Minted in Cairo: Documenting the history of Cairo through coins

    Can a small coin encapsulate the history of an entire empire? In his new book, 'Mined in Cairo,' published by Dar Al-Maaref, researcher Mohamed Abdel Hamid takes us on a research journey to prove that coins were not merely a tool for purchasing,…
    03/07/2026

    Numismatics for Beginners: Start Collecting Coins with Confidence

    If you've ever held an old coin and it felt different; a little heavier, or an odd color, or bore an unusual date…

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      08/25/2021

      30 years since the opening of the Ajman Museum

      Commemorative coins celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Ajman Museum's opening were announced by the Central Bank of the UAE in cooperation with the Department of Tourism Development…
      01/09/2021

      A coin commemorating the centenary of Jordan

      According to Al-Ghad, the government announced on Saturday the launch of a new special coin bearing the centennial logo to commemorate the centenary of the founding of the state…
      03/09/2016

      Re-minting, Part Two

      Continuing the discussion on the re-minting of coins and whether it is a common practice or not, I wanted to share with you a simple example from the history of Egyptian currency…
      12/01/2021

      The UAE and the stamps of the year 50

      Emirates Post Group issued commemorative stamps and cards comprising nine different editions, including seven commemorative cards featuring images of the seven rulers of the Emirates…
      04/11/2020

      The Central Bank of Tunisia prints a woman's image on a banknote.

      The Central Bank of Tunisia has introduced a new 10-dinar banknote bearing the image of Tawhida, the first female doctor in Tunisia and the Maghreb…
      03/14/2023

      IBAX Dubai Stamp Exhibition 2023

      The Emirates Philatelic Association partnered with Dragon Mart 2 to organize the “IPEX Dubai – 2023” philatelic exhibition. It was held…
      06/10/2022

      Encyclopedia of Syrian Currencies

      The Encyclopedia of Syrian Currency, specifically focusing on banknotes, is an important documentary work that examines banknotes issued in Syria since the beginning of the century…
      04/26/2022

      Commemorative card for the holidays of 1443 AH

      New Zealand Post issued a commemorative card for Muslim holidays on April 6th.
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