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 Young 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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      04/18/2025

      Mamluk coinage between the deposition of the sultan and the rule of the caliph

      The Abbasid caliphs in Cairo held virtually no real power; they were called Commander of the Faithful, their names were inscribed on pulpits, and they were mentioned in prayers.
      01/26/2021

      Lamp of Peace Award 2019

      The Jordan Post/Stamp Department will release a new issue of commemorative stamps for 2020 for sale to the public on Thursday, January 28, 2021…
      09/28/2017

      Answer Grades – The difference between 65-64-63 Egyptian royal coins of King Farouk I

      You can find more details about the meaning of Ansar coins in the following article: Meaning of Ansar Coins
      05/01/2017

      Spink Banknotes Auction Barnby Faull

      Second interview for The Arab Collector Magazine Arabic translation
      04/02/2022

      Selma Lagerlöf: Sweden honors her with a coin, and the world with a postage stamp.

      Selma Lagerlöf is a beloved figure among children and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1909, becoming the first Swedish author and the first woman to receive the prize.
      12/05/2023

      NGC office opens in Dubai

      In a first for the Arab region, CCG, the American company that owns NGC, a leader in the world of currency valuation, announced…
      06/04/2022

      Gresham's Law of Currency

      What is Gresham's Law, and how does bad currency drive out good currency from the market? There is actually an economic law called Gresham's Law…
      04/29/2020

      This post might be useful to an "investor" rather than an "amateur" or "history enthusiast.".

      I don't claim to know much about money, profits, and investment in general – so I ask the reader to put all…
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