Botswana – interesting facts about the country and its gold coins

Botswana is a country in southern Africa with a population of about 2.485 million people as of March 2023. It is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. Botswana is known for its vibrant culture, breathtaking natural landscapes and unique wildlife. Here are some interesting facts...

Protea collector coins in gold and silver from SA Mint in South Africa

The SA Mint produced a series of gold "Protea" coins until 2019 in two different sizes to commemorate South Africa's rich history. The obverse shows an image of the King Protea (Protea Cynaroides) or King Sugar Bush, the national flower of South Africa. The SA Mint/South African Mint is responsible...

Precious metals collection

Many people nowadays are interested in building a noble coin collection to provide for their future. Especially rare collectibles are always popular here. Not only hobby collectors, but also numismatists tend to grab modern collectibles. Finally, these enhance the collection once again. But what does "modern" mean in terms of...

Goldanalytix GoldScreenCard

The Goldanalytix GoldScreenCard is a coin validator with an extensive database. It helps the user to quickly and reliably detect gold and silver coin counterfeits, with no waiting time between each measurement. A measurement takes only about 3-10 seconds. A high throughput is possible here. Another advantage is the high...