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2012 Celebrate Australia – World Heritage Sites $1 Coin Collection

Collecting Australian Coins: Are They Worth it?

I have been asked this question relating to Australian numismatics many times, “Are Australian coins worth collecting?” Australian numismatics refers to the study and collection of coins, banknotes, and other currency-related items that have been issued in Australia or have some connection to Australian history or culture. Australian numismatics is a popular hobby among collectors […]

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Oceania Coins and Banknotes Make For Great Investments

Like so many people who are completely fascinated by the collecting of Australian banknotes and coins, I find that I am often on the end of a very sharp learning curve. There are so many variants and varieties within the field of numismatics that one is constantly learning and appraising everything that you know. It

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Ever Colourful Australian Currency Slang Nicknames.

There is nothing Australians seem to like more than to shorten words or phrases to something more instantly recognisable within the local dialect. Colloquialisms abound in the land down under and some of them are very humorous indeed. This abbreviation of terms applies to most things which understandably includes the currency of the land. A great deal

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The Australian Father Of Blitzkrieg

blitz·krieg (blĭts’krēg’) n. A swift, sudden military offensive, usually by combined air and mobile land forces. war conducted with great speed and force; specifically : a violent surprise offensive by massed air forces and mechanized ground forces in close coordination. German : Blitz , lightning (from Middle High German blitze , from bliczen , to flash

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Special Banknote Serial Numbers

One of the most enjoyable aspects of collecting banknotes is the hunt for those serial numbers that are unique, special and in some cases highly sought after by collectors. Finding the right one can add a vast amount of worth to your banknote portfolio. Banknote serial numbers do have unique serial numbers in each country.  Some serial numbers are far

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