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In the summer of 1944, two brave young men changed the world by revealing the horrors of the Holocaust: Rudolf Vrba and Alfréd Wetzler. Their courageous escape from Auschwitz helped inform the world about the atrocities occurring during World War II. To honor their bravery, the National Bank of Slovakia has created a special coin … Read more
In the winter of 1680, a bright comet dazzled the night sky, capturing the attention of people across Europe. This remarkable event marked a significant moment in astronomy, as it was the first comet ever discovered using a telescope. The story of this comet, known as the Great Comet of 1680 or Kirch’s Comet, is … Read more
In the world of rare coins, one gold coin stands out for its historical and religious significance. This unique Islamic gold coin is being featured in Morton & Eden’s upcoming auction in London on June 12. Dating back to the early 8th century, this coin not only represents a crucial moment in Islamic history but … Read more
On April 25, 2024, the National Bank of Poland released a special silver coin to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the zloty, Poland’s national currency. This coin marks an important moment in Polish history, as the zloty was first put into circulation in 1924, six years after Poland regained independence following World War I. Let’s … Read more
On April 25, the National Bank of Poland is releasing a special square coin to celebrate a big milestone: the 100th anniversary of the złoty, Poland’s currency. This moment is important because the złoty started circulating in 1924, just six years after Poland regained its independence following World War I. At that time, Poland faced … Read more
In January 2019, a group of friends found something amazing in southwest England. They were walking through a field with metal detectors when they discovered something very old and valuable—silver coins from nearly 1,000 years ago! This find turned out to be the biggest treasure ever discovered in the United Kingdom, worth millions of pounds. … Read more
In January 2019, a group of seven friends made an incredible discovery that changed their lives forever. While exploring a field in Chew Valley, Somerset, England, they found a hoard of ancient silver coins worth a record £4.3 million! This rare treasure, almost 1,000 years old, has finally brought them wealth, but the journey to … Read more
Collecting rare coins is a fascinating hobby that involves historical treasures and valuable investments. Some coins are so rare and unique that they fetch astonishing prices at auctions. A recent example is the record-breaking sale of a Proof 1895 Morgan dollar, which sold for $324,000. This sale highlights how desirable rare coins can be, especially … Read more
Legislation has recently been introduced to recognize the incredible achievements of the 1980 U.S. Olympic men’s hockey team with congressional gold medals. Known for their famous victory against the Soviet Union, the “Miracle on Ice” is one of the most iconic moments in sports history. This moment boosted American morale during a tense period of … Read more
The second part of the famous L.E. Bruun Collection, one of the most valuable coin collections in history, will be auctioned from March 13 to 16, 2025, in Zürich, Switzerland. Organized by Stack’s Bowers Galleries, this auction will take place at the Hotel Baur au Lac. This auction follows the first part, which was held … Read more