Launch of the Encyclopedia of Qatari Currencies at the Doha International Book Fair
The Doha International Book Fair witnessed the launch of a groundbreaking encyclopedia, the first of its kind in the field of documenting Qatari banknotes. Engineer Khalid Mohammed Jolo unveiled his comprehensive work, "Encyclopedia of Qatari Currencies," a unique resource for coin collectors and those interested in the history of currency in Qatar. The encyclopedia, spanning over 550 pages, highlights…
May 17, 2025Arabic CoinsKing Fuad coin prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 2
As mentioned previously in the first part of the article "Egyptian Coins and Record Prices at Eretz 2023," a collection of coins from the reigns of King Fuad and Sultan Fuad was sold at Eretz Auction No. 28, held on March 21, 2023, achieving unprecedented record prices for Egyptian coins, in addition to many other foreign coins. The sold coins date from the years beginning with…
April 10, 2023Arabic CoinsEgyptian currency and record prices in Eritrea 2023 Part 1
A collection of Egyptian and Palestinian coins was sold at the 28th Eretz auction held on March 21, 2023, achieving unprecedented prices for Egyptian coins, in addition to several other foreign pieces. The coins sold date from 1916, during the reign of Sultan Hussein Kamel, through the issues of Sultan Fuad from 1920 to 1923, and beyond.
April 8, 2023Modern CoinsCoins at the Qatar 2022 World Cup
Official Commemorative Coins for the Qatar 2022 World Cup: To mark the Qatar 2022 World Cup, the Qatar Central Bank, in cooperation with MDM Germany, the FIFA licensee for minting commemorative coins, is pleased to announce the launch of the commemorative coinage program. This program includes 24 legal tender commemorative coins, which will be released for sale in two phases and made available worldwide, in addition to…
April 6, 2022Tips for every beginner in the hobby of coin collecting
Every beginner in coin collecting should define their goal in choosing this hobby to learn more about it and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results. 1- Is your choice of this hobby a trend or simply a way to pass the time? It's perfectly fine to enjoy your time collecting and acquiring knowledge that enriches your understanding and culture related to coins or other subjects, instead of wasting time and money on other things…
March 31, 2020Egyptian Mint Proof
An important article from the New York Times in 1983 about the minting of Egyptian coins: Numismatics; Franklin Mint Will Strike New Egyptian Coin By Ed Reiter July 24, 1983. Old and new will be blended in an unusual manner later this year when Egypt, one of the world's oldest countries, joins forces with The Franklin Mint, one…
March 18, 2020