Academy of Tangible Heritage & Archival Research
An academic platform specializing in numismatics, platylia, notophilia and material heritage โ bringing together collectors, academics and archaeologists under one roof.
Courses and lectures
Learn at your own pace โ live, recorded, or archivedBrowse live and recorded courses, as well as an archive of completed lectures available for viewing.
Free seminars and lectures
Open to all โ no registration requiredAll seminars are open to everyone free of charge โ live sessions include live dialogue and recordings remain available.
Detecting counterfeit currency โ Scientific examination methods
It is presented Dr. Khaled Al-Saadi โ Advisor, King Saud University
Umayyad coins in light of recent archaeological excavations
It is presented Prof. Dr. Samia Al-Rashid โ Professor of Islamic Archaeology, Cairo University
Ottoman banknotes โ an archaeological and documentary reading
It is presented Dr. Nader Al-Zaini โ Historical documents analyst, Cairo
Arab stamps as a historical document โ an archival perspective
It is presented A. Faisal Al-Mutawa โ Researcher in the history of Arab postal services
Free video library
Watch directly โ no sign-up neededEducational clips from the Arab Collector YouTube channel โ free and available to watch directly here.
Currency classification 101 โ What do international numbers mean?
Athar Academy ยท 12,000 views
How to identify a rare stamp in 5 steps
Ather Academy ยท 8.4K views
Do your old banknotes have any value? Scientific evidence.
Ather Academy ยท 6.1K views
An invitation to academics of archaeology and history
An invitation to archaeologists & historiansCoins, stamps, and banknotes are not merely collectibles โ they are Archaeological and historical documents First-class. Academy ATHAR Its platform is open to professors of archaeology, history and Islamic civilization from Arab universities to present their lectures and seminars to a diverse audience โ collectors and interested individuals seeking academic depth.
A platform for your research outside of university
Deliver your scientific lecture to a wider audience than just your students โ collectors and interested parties in the Arab world who appreciate and seek academic depth.
Recognized academic partnership
University lecturers receive the โAcademic Professor โ ATHARโ badge and are reminded of their university affiliation in all promotional materials.
A bridge between academia and society
Contribute to building awareness of tangible heritage outside the lecture hall โ an educational and community message that complements your research work.
Are you a professor in the Department of Archaeology or History?
Contact us to discuss how your lecture or research can reach a wider audience โ on flexible terms that respect your academic standing.
Clubs, associations, and lecturers
Clubs, societies & independent lecturers from any countryWe invite collectors' clubs, scientific societies, and independent lecturers from any country and language โ no geographical boundaries and no language barriers.
Host your seminar on the ATHAR platform for free
Give your lecture โ we host it for free and promote it to our community in the Arab world and beyond, we handle the recording, and you keep your full audience.
A fair share of the revenue from paid lectures
Offering a paid session? We share the revenue transparently. You bring the expertiseโwe bring the platform, the audience, and the secure payment infrastructure.
ATHAR Official Badge for Partner Clubs
Partner associations and clubs receive the official โATHAR Partnerโ badge โ recognized in the network of collectors and academics across the Arab world.
Direct access to the Arab collectors community
Get coverage in ATHAR's newsletter, on our website, and on social media โ in front of the region's most engaged collectors. Free of charge.
Ready to partner with ATHAR?
National nemvismatist society, local philatelic club, or independent expert โ get in touch with us. All languages are welcome and all disciplines are considered.
Completed successfully
ยซ"An Introduction to Islamic and Ottoman Currencies"ยป
Your certificate is accredited by the primary authority.
Certified by ATHAR & Arab Collector- โฆIssued by ATHAR AcademyThe academic arm of the Arab Collector Platform, the first Arab reference in numismatics, platylia, and notophilia.
- โฆThere is no official global accreditation body for this field โ even the American ANA Association acknowledges this. ATHAR is the first Arabic standard.
- โฆElectronically verifiable โ each certificate has a unique code that can be verified on the ATHAR website.
- โฆAs the academy grows, we seek formal academic recognition โ Your certificate will be automatically upgraded At no extra cost.
Whose academy is Athar?
The curious beginner
You inherited coins or stamps and don't know their value. Start with a free, no-obligation webinar.
Serious collector
It has been acquiring for years and wants scientific depth โ classification, verification and international market dynamics.
Academic of Archaeology and History
Professor or researcher who wants to reach a wider audience outside the lecture hall โ your platform is here.
The trader and the middleman
You buy and sell and want more confidence in your valuations and to communicate credibly with serious buyers.
Association or club
Your club wants to offer structured education to its members. Join usโwe'll host your sessions and award your certificates.
Lover of history and civilization
Coinage and stamps are viewed as a window into civilization. Our courses are rich in historical and archaeological context.
