Are you a collector of rare coins or banknotes? Discover our articles on Delcampe Blog, featuring news and anecdotes about your passion!
Several countries in Europe have already announced that they will stop producing 1 and 2 cent coins. Some, like Ireland and Finland, already abandoned them a long time ago. Italy followed suit in 2018 and Belgium in 2019.
June 9, 2020
Were you rich if you had 1 billion marks in 1923? Considering that a loaf of bread was worth 3 billion marks at the time, it’s clear that you weren’t! These notes are, however, part of the world’s monetary history and a source of excitement for numismatists and other banknote collectors.
December 18, 2019
If the quarter (25c) is a very common currency in the United States, it is not the same for the 50c coin.
July 17, 2019
As the Tour de France is starting, we want to tell you about the origins of this race that makes us dream so much!
July 10, 2019
As the last season of the most popular series in the world (173 countries!) is finally starting, let's look back at what made it a success.
April 17, 2019
On 18 November 2018, we celebrated the 90th anniversary of the release of the first Mickey Mouse cartoon, which introduced the most famous mouse in the world. Today, there is plenty from which to build a nice Mickey Mouse collection.
December 18, 2018
Have you heard about the 50-rupee banknote from the Seychelles that caused such a stir that it was removed from circulation in 1973? Why? Because it contained the word “Sex”! Want to hear this amusing anecdote? Then this article is for you!
September 25, 2018
Whether they're Roman or other, ancient coins often have a special history. During the reign of Emperor Trajan, they were used as propaganda tools. In this article dedicated to numismatics, we want to tell you about the aureus, sesterces and other gold and silver coins used to send messages to the population.
June 26, 2018