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The importance of studying ancient coins and methods of preserving them
This lecture provides a simplified introduction to the importance of studying ancient coins (numismatics) and their pivotal role in understanding history and civilizations throughout the ages. In this lecture, Dr. Moataz El-Shahawy addresses: why ancient coins are a reliable historical source; how coins help document political and economic events; the relationship between coins and Islamic history; and the most important methods for preserving coins…
January 4, 2026Gaza Money Lecture
On Friday, October 27th, a lecture titled "Gaza's Currency" was held. The lecture, broadcast remotely via Zoom to the Arab Collector's Office, was presented in collaboration with engineer Mohammed Abdul Hamid. Abdul Hamid explained, "We felt it was our duty to contribute to preserving Palestinian history and heritage, and so we began preparing this lecture, in which we will delve into the history of…"
October 30, 2023Joint issues of postage stamps
Joint Stamp Issues – Between International Cooperation and Sovereignty: The first lecture on joint Arab stamp issues, presented in cooperation between Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine and the Pioneers Club for Postage Stamps, was delivered by Engineer Karim Al-Shazly from the Pioneers Club on April 1, 2021.
April 1, 2021Secrets of evaluating Fouad Al-Maliki coins
This video explains the basic criteria for evaluating the first issue of King Fuad's coins, in which he wore the royal attire (civilian formal suit), known among collectors and researchers as the Fuad Royal issue. In this section, we focus on the grading of the circulating coins to highlight the differences in their grades. You can follow the prices in detail on the coin guide…
February 14, 2021Coin Parts
An educational video to learn about the important parts of a coin, explaining the parts in detail for the obverse, reverse, and edge. These concepts can also be applied to medals and various other metal coins.
January 30, 2021In celebration of the Kingdom hosting the G20 summit
October 24, 2020A lecture on the maintenance and preservation of ancient silver coins
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority organized a remote lecture via the “Zoom” application entitled “Maintenance and Preservation of Ancient Silver Coins”, as part of spreading awareness of the restoration and maintenance of antiquities, as the number of attendees exceeded 230 participants interested in preserving antiquities from inside and outside the country.
October 15, 2020ANA eLearning Academy – Grading 101 in Arabic
October 7, 2020The new Saudi currency in detail
October 7, 2020The Archaeological History of Palestine and Attempts to Judaize It – Dr. Muhammad Hamed Al-Zard
A radio episode broadcast on the Voice of the Islamic University of Gaza: https://youtube.com/watch?v=znpTHJfLuJc
August 11, 2020A lecture on the currencies circulating in the Arabian Gulf
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority organized a lecture on “Currency in Circulation in the Arabian Gulf,” presented remotely via Zoom by Professor Dr. Atef Mansour Mohamed Ramadan, Professor of Islamic Numismatics and Archaeology, Dean of the Faculty of Archaeology, Fayoum University, Egypt. Dr. Ramadan listed the currencies that were in circulation, including: the Venetian ducat, the Austrian thaler, the Spanish real, Portuguese coins, the British pound, the Safavid laran, and the Indian rupee…
July 28, 202001 Shajar al-Durr
July 17, 2020The king of counterfeiting: How he forges US dollars
July 10, 2020A lecture on pre-Islamic coins discovered in the Kingdom of Mleiha
Professor Issa Yousef, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Tangible Heritage at the Sharjah Archaeology Authority, delivered a lecture on “Pre-Islamic Coins Discovered in the Kingdom of Mleiha.” He described the site of the Kingdom of Mleiha as an important inland location in the central region, serving as a vital trade route between many capitals and cities of the ancient world. It also boasted numerous impressive buildings, including a palace…
June 29, 2020The Central Bank of Tunisia prints a woman's image on a banknote.
The Central Bank of Tunisia issued a new 10-dinar banknote featuring the image of Tawhida Ben Cheikh, the first female doctor in Tunisia and the Maghreb, in recognition of the role of women and the doctors of the "White Army" in the fight against COVID-19. This coincided with the challenges facing Tunisia and the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and highlighted the vital role played by doctors in the healthcare sector worldwide.
April 11, 2020How the Perth Mint in Australia created the world's largest gold coin
April 1, 2020A report by Al-Najah TV about Mohammed Al-Zard's hobby of collecting coins and heritage items.
February 28, 2020Evaluating bronze coins and the difference in color shades and their impact on price due to the rarity factor
Evaluating bronze coins and the difference between color grades and their effect on price due to the scarcity factor, along with models from different countries, as well as Spaceman models and how to evaluate the color of Spaceman coins.
November 29, 2019When the genius of the forger truly shines through...
Imagine this story, my friend: Some time ago, someone presented this coin to the American Numismatic Society for authentication. It was in excellent condition, and it's known that this date without the mint letter is common (worth approximately 350$ at 65 degrees), while with the mint letter S is very valuable (3600$ at the same degree!). Naturally, the assessors examined the letter and the surrounding area…
September 22, 2019