How the coins got into the Japanese castle, the researchers can not explain. In the castle in Japan, managed to find ancient Roman coins. This was reported by Western news agencies with reference to sources in UNESCO. According to experts, the castle, in which were found coins, located on the …
Read More »The coins of Ancient Rome and the Ottoman Empire
On the Japanese island of Okinawa, archaeologists found ten coins of Ancient Rome and the Ottoman Empire. The coin was discovered by a researcher from the Department of cultural valuables of the temple, Gangō-JI, Toshio Tsukamoto, he came to the castle for the analysis of Japanese artifacts. Archaeologist have found …
Read More »Of a metal account. Is it profitable to keep their savings in bullion and coins
The ruble has become the fastest growing currency. Photo: Roman Merzlyakov The easiest way savings deposits are known to all. But often banks offer to buy precious bullion or coin, saying that it’s a great way of investing. Is it really so? To the questions “RG” said the first …
Read More »Steel inside and rare metals: why Belarusian coins darken and magnet
The life, luster, corrosion — all the features of coins is affected by their composition. 42.TUT.BY found the exact metal content in the new Belarus coins and compared it with the money of other countries. What do you think? A number of different metals in the coins made with …
Read More »Composite coins — an alternative to paper and metal
Recently JSC Goznak said about the positive outcomes and preparedness for scaling of the project “Planet”, in result of which in August 2014 on the territory of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic there were coins made of composite material. The composite material is characterized by a porous fibrous multi-layered structure. The …
Read More »Lithuania protested for Russian coins with the image of Vilnius
Russia is not yet ready “for the historical truth about the Soviet occupation”, said the Lithuanian authorities.Lithuania has expressed its dissatisfaction with Russia issued coins with the image now removed the sculptures from the Green bridge in Vilnius. We are talking about a five-ruble coin, which is flanked by two …
Read More »Spain found a huge hoard of Roman coins
A rare treasure was discovered in the South of Spain. According to the newspaper El Pais, during construction works in the town of Tomares (near Seville) at a depth of one meter were found 19 Roman amphorae, bronze coins. Their total weight was 600 kg. According to archaeologists, this is …
Read More »In Brazil comes a series of commemorative coins dedicated to the Olympic games
The Central Bank of Brazil will release a new series of commemorative coins dedicated to the forthcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympic games. According to the newspaper Globo, put into circulation, they will be 19 February. Collectors will have the opportunity to add to their collection of 10 coins, including 2 …
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