Modern Coins
News in Arabic about modern coins - Recent to 150 years old
A short video of the Colorado coin fair
It's a small local exhibition with no more than 150-200 vendors, but the overall organization is remarkably high. We hope you enjoy your visit.
June 21, 2019The rupee in Egypt
# Arabic Readings in Foreign Newspapers: The British newspaper The Times, published in 1916, featured an article titled: "The Rupee in Egypt." A correspondent for the London Times reported that Egypt had begun using the Indian rupee as an acceptable currency due to a shortage of silver coins and the increasing number of troops in the region (during World War I). A considerable number of new coins had been imported…
June 7, 2019A reading of the Royal Coin Collection file
A look at the Royal Coin Collection – Some of the withdrawn items: Items 2639 and 2643 (Crown and rare medal box) are among the interesting items withdrawn. Item 2643 is a “crown” skillfully crafted from Egyptian 5-millime coins from the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel. The Egyptian flag fabric is used as a lining for the crown. Interestingly, this item…
April 2, 2019One of the tragedies of the 1954 auction
On the ninth day of the auction, items 2654 through 2738—84 items in total—were withdrawn. Upon reviewing the catalog, the details of the tragedy become clearer. Most of the withdrawn items represent an entire chapter in the book, specifically the chapter on "Egyptian Gold Commemorative Medals." As usual, "Uncle Farid" did not do a good job; he merely mentioned the occasion of each medal's issuance, along with a brief description and the year of issue…
March 8, 2019Royal Egyptian currency sticker
From the moment the Arab Collector magazine was established, its ultimate goal has always been to encourage and develop hobbies in Arab countries, sometimes through the digital magazine, sometimes through the videos we publish periodically, sometimes through the official website and the many services it offers, or through discussions and episodes that have been well-received by the majority of hobbyists. Despite all this, we felt…
January 16, 2019Egyptian coin sticker
From the moment the Arab Collector magazine was established, its ultimate goal has always been to encourage and develop hobbies in Arab countries, sometimes through the digital magazine, sometimes through the videos we publish periodically, sometimes through the official website and the many services it offers, or through discussions and episodes that have been well-received by the majority of hobbyists. Despite all this, we felt…
January 15, 2019Janvier coin minting machine
This is perhaps the most accurate method currently known for counterfeiting currency: reverting to the original using a Janvier die for minting… The Janvier die was invented by the French sculptor Victor Janvier in 1899. He wanted to invent a machine that could reduce the design from the plaster mold made by the sculptor to the steel die used for minting coins. Simply put, the plaster mold is installed…
January 8, 2019Electrotype counterfeiting of coins
One method of counterfeiting currency is the electrotype method. Ironically, it was once the preferred method for both serious collectors and museums to create copies of rare coins for their collections, whether for study or display. Currently, counterfeiters abroad do not favor this method because it is relatively difficult, time-consuming, and labor-intensive, and most importantly, it is limited to producing a single coin.
January 4, 2019Ugly or beautiful coins?
I was recently blessed – with the help of a dear friend – to acquire these three coins, which I personally consider very beautiful, while some might consider them ugly (especially the faces!). These coins have an interesting story behind them. The riyal (rated 65) and the shilling (rated 66) were offered for sale, and I noticed that the certificate numbers were sequential. Upon checking the appraisal company's website, I realized that the owner…
October 18, 2018Episode 8 of: Why the hobby?... The joy of shopping!
Humans love to shop, and when we meet people who say they never like to shop, they usually mean they don't like buying clothes, shoes, household items, etc. But I assure you that we all like to buy things that are important to us. For example, some people thoroughly enjoy buying a new car, and in the West, you find people who like to buy fishing gear and repair tools…
October 15, 2018Patina coins
I never imagined I would praise God upon seeing a coin. A coin, as is well known, is a small metal disc designed by humans and manufactured by machines. But I discovered that God has a hand even in coins. The whole idea lies in what collectors call patina, which is the layer of colors that forms on the surface of the coin when the metal reacts with oxygen and other materials such as sulfur…
August 31, 2018Not all that glitters is gold... or even silver!!
The Sultan Fuad riyal is a fairly good forgery, but the Arabic script, especially on the reverse (which bears the coin's face value), appears thinner than that on the piastre, shilling, and two-piastre coins of the same issue. The coin has a weight and diameter proportionate to Egyptian royal riyals (28 grams and a diameter of 39.5 mm), and the chain closely resembles the chain of coins issued in 1917 by the mint...
August 4, 2018Sultan Fuad's Riyal
Finally, after a 98-year wait… a genuine Sultan Fuad riyal is being offered for sale for the first and perhaps last time. The Sultan Fuad riyal – a dream come true. The riyal was valued at 64 for approximately a year and was spotted by an Arab collector. The collector contacted the American company NGC, which preferred not to disclose the owner's name. Now, the company reveals…
November 29, 2017The Counterfeit Chinese Currency Series
A new episode in the series of counterfeit Chinese currency – the Sultan Fuad riyal. The forgery isn't excellent and can be detected by comparing the thickness of the font, especially the number 20, with images of the original coin, or by comparing the same design to smaller denominations. The chain also looks poorly made, with wider eyes than usual on Sultan Fuad coins. Will this riyal flood the markets?
November 16, 2017Ancient Egyptian legend says
According to ancient Egyptian legend, the letters HR on Sultan Hussein coins are an undeniable sign that the coin is in good condition. Sellers often embellish the details of these letters when selling. Therefore, we would like to present these two pieces to you. The first piece is a riyal with a rating of 63, which, as is clear, lacks the HR mark due to die wear, not the coin itself.
November 8, 2017Details of Sultan Hussein Kamel's coins
What are the Sultan Hussein Kamel coins that some people exploit for resale? Ancient Egyptian legend states that the letters HR on Sultan Hussein coins are an undeniable proof that the coin is unopened. Sellers often embellish the details of these letters when selling. Therefore, we would like to present these two pieces to you. The first piece is a riyal with a rating of 63, and it is in its original condition…
November 7, 2017The art of currency processing
The art of coin restoration (which, incidentally, is far removed from coin cleaning) shows that the coin shown in the photos and video still has a rating of 58. However, the coin's luster has been restored to its original shine, which had been hidden under layers of impurities. It should be clarified that if the luster or shine had been lost previously, no amount of restoration will bring it back.
October 21, 2017Answer Grades – The difference between 65-64-63 Egyptian royal coins of King Farouk I
You can find more details about the meaning of Ansar coins in the following article: Meaning of Ansar Coins
September 27, 2017counterfeit silver riyals
Although this is an exclusive report for Al-Muqtana Al-Arabi magazine, it is unfortunate news for Egyptian collectors. Silver riyals from the 1917 issue, known as the Indian coinage, have arrived in China this year. Several indicators suggest these riyals are not authentic to the discerning collector and can be easily detected. However, this is likely a preliminary test and an important indicator of…
August 12, 2017coin processing
This is one of the modern studies for purifying the surface of coins from impurities without affecting the coin's intrinsic value. It is a scientific study entirely different from cleaning and polishing processes, which damage the coin's surface and diminish its value. The presentation outlines the most important stages of the treatment process: 1. The original coin; 2. Degreasing and removing dirt; 3. Surface purification; and so on.
March 17, 2017