Pieces of Eight!
Pier2 introduces us to an international currency that forms part of numismatic history: the 8-reales coin (or “piece of eight”)!
September 7, 2026
A cupronickel emergency coin in Martinique
Martinique, 1897... In the bustling streets of Saint-Pierre and the markets of Fort-de-France, an unusual coin begins to circulate. It is made neither of silver nor gold, but of cupronickel, a modest metal. Yet it proudly bears the likeness of a Martinican woman in traditional dress, rather than Marianne or the French Republic. On its reverse is an intriguing inscription: “CONTRE-VALEUR DÉPOSÉE AU TRÉSOR”. Article written by Pier2 and tran
August 18, 2026
Marilyn Monroe, a timeless icon at the heart of collections
Marilyn Monroe is not just a Hollywood film star of the 1950s: over time, she has become a true cultural icon whose image transcends generations. For collectors, she represents much more than an actress: she embodies a myth, an aesthetic and an era.
July 27, 2026
This summer, I’m going on a collecting spree!
- Art and Antiquities
- Charms
- Coins & Banknotes
- Comics
- Jewels
- Modern Collectible Cards
- Photography
- Postcards
- Stamps
Collectors are often lucky: they can travel the world without leaving their living room! For many enthusiasts, collecting is a real invitation to a journey without moving. Whether it’s stamps, postcards, coins or antiques, every item tells a story from somewhere else. And Delcampe is a fabulous travel agency!
July 13, 2026
US Large Cents from 1793 to 1857
Pierre Buhot, an amateur collector and member of the Delcampe website, presents this exclusive article on US Large Cents. We thank him for this comprehensive and highly interesting study.
July 7, 2026
The coins of British Honduras
Have you ever heard of British Honduras? That was the name given to Belize during British rule. And at the time, this territory had its own numismatic history, as Pier2 explains here.
June 29, 2026
The Psychology of Collectors: Why Do We Collect?
- Advertising
- Army and War
- Art and Antiquities
- Bar and food
- Coins & Banknotes
- Comics
- Film
- Games and toys
- Old Paper
- Perfume
- Postcards
- Stamps
- Vinyls
On Delcampe, we have over 28,000 categories of collectibles. Over the 25 years we’ve been in business, we’ve had time to visit trade fairs and meet thousands of enthusiasts driven by the same passion: collecting.
May 13, 2026
A Batavian knight straight from the past
Pier2 nous présente ce superbe ducat d’or à l’histoire toute particulière ! Il s’agit d’une pièce en or de 3,494 gr et de 21 mm de diamètre, frappée par la Monnaie Royale des Pays-Bas à l’atelier d’Utrecht de 1795 à 1805.
April 14, 2026