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Rare Currency
Siege money: When palace ingots become soldiers' currency
Siege money, also known as "necessity money," is an interesting aspect of monetary history. These coins were issued during times of war or invasion, particularly when a city or town was under siege. The need for such money arose from the disruption of monetary circulation during wartime, leading to a scarcity of coins in circulation.
February 21, 2026Notgeld… German emergency money
When money loses its meaning and images speak, the seasoned collector of banknotes is not drawn to nominal value or mere rarity alone, but to that kind of currency that seems to defy convention and carries an exceptional story. What truly fascinates him is the "unusual"; the note that is not merely a forgotten medium of exchange, but transforms…
January 17, 2026