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Unveiling the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2 Coin: A Detailed Review
In the world of numismatics, the release of the 2023 J.R.R. Tolkien £2 coin has sparked a renewed appreciation for the literary giant behind such epics as “The Lord of the Rings.” Bearing the iconic Tolkien monogram encircled by runes, this piece is a tribute to the author whose narratives have transcended time, offering a...
READPaddington Bear 50p Coins: Are They Actually Rare?
As an icon across all generations, Paddington Bear has secured his place as one of Britain’s most beloved fictional characters. His charming personality has seen him appear in numerous books, films, and tv shows and so it seemed fitting that he would be recognised on the latest commemorative 50p coins in 2018. Unsurprisingly, the coin...
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British Crown Coins: Types, Values and Identification
A British crown can refer to several different coins and commemorative issues. The denomination and date alone are not enough to establish a value. What affects a crown’s value? Check the date, monarch, design, metal, finish, condition and whether the coin is a circulating-era issue or a commemorative crown. Silver and Proof examples must be...
READWhat To Do With Your Old Coins And Banknotes
Currency within the UK changes fairly frequently leading to coins and banknotes being taken out of circulation. When this happens, the Bank of England will usually give a set time period for people to exchange their old currency for the new coins or notes that are being released. But what happens if you miss this...
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Unveiling the 2023 JRR Tolkien £2 Coin: A Detailed Review
In the world of numismatics, the release of the 2023 J.R.R. Tolkien £2 coin has sparked a renewed appreciation for the literary giant behind such epics as “The Lord of the Rings.” Bearing the iconic Tolkien monogram encircled by runes, this piece is a tribute to the author whose narratives have transcended time, offering a...
READFungible vs Non-Fungible: What the Terms Mean
Fungible means interchangeable. Non-fungible means individually distinguishable. These words describe how units of something relate to one another. They do not establish ownership rights, authenticity, rarity, safety or value. The distinction is useful when reading about tokens and digital collecting. It is a technical and descriptive distinction, not a verdict on what an item is...
READWhat Is an NFT? The Token and the Rights Around It
An NFT is a non-fungible token: a distinct token recorded through a blockchain system. A token can have its own identifier and a record of transfers. That technical record is different from a claim about a linked image, physical object, copyright or value. NFTs are often discussed in connection with art, games and digital collecting....
READWhat Is an ERC-20 Token? Explained
An ERC-20 token is a token issued through an Ethereum smart contract that follows the ERC-20 standard interface. The standard gives compatible software a shared way to ask about balances, supply and transfers. ERC-20 is a technical standard. It is not an approval, audit, quality mark or statement about value. What ERC-20 means ERC stands...
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