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Discover the world's oldest
Archeology

Discover the world's oldest

Paul Croituru, 37, of Romania, and 13-year-old son, were lucky enough to discover 300 coins made of fake silver when using a metal detector on a plot near their home.

December 17, 2018
Currency in ancient civilization
Scientific application

Currency in ancient civilization

Coins, as well as hierarchical relationships and domination, are not new things created today. It has existed in civilizations even more ancient than the basin civilizat…

December 16, 2018
Money in ... universe
Science invention

Money in ... universe

Looks like a beautiful clear coin, but this round plastic can withstand the extreme pressure when traveling into space. Special money has just been announced by scientis…

December 14, 2018
The first cast coins
Science invention

The first cast coins

The first minted coins were cast in the 7th century BC in Asia Minor and in Greece, where some cities until then used metal ingots to make money. Small square pieces of…

December 14, 2018