Quick look: Banking with gold

What is a Klubeck?

Discover the real-life currency which the Klubeck of Wes Anderson’s Grand Budapest Hotel may have been based on.

Translating Old Banknotes

A deep dive into my process for translating archaic Imperial Russian banknotes, and the challenges behind it.

The Latin Monetary Union

What was the LMU? Find out about the genesis of this important system, and its eventual end.

French Bread Rations

Roman Coin Abbreviations

The Mutilated Currency Division

Chicago World's Fair Half Dollar

The Double-Headed Eagle

A crash course in the symbolism of the double headed eagle in Russian money.

Japanese Invasion Money

A quick overview of the currency of wartime Japan, and the problems it brought with it.

Imperial Russian 100 Rubles

A quick look at a an early 20th century Russian 100 rubles.

In Focus Friday Review

Looking for a fresher take on numismatics amongst the throng of other video creators? Look no further than this channel.

Early 20th Century Banknote Security

Modern banknotes have myriad special features to help protect them from forgery. But what about earlier notes?

Swiss Blood Gold

The secret history behind the tonnes of unclaimed Swiss gold, which sits ownerless in banks across the country.

Reeded Edges

Have you ever wondered why so many coins have reeded edges? Learn more about the history of this process.

The Mistake On American Coins

Some coins suffer small errors in their production and minting, but did you know about the historical error on American coins?