The New Orleans Mint, when things don’t go well

4 years ago

I spent the last week in New Orleans, and as soon as I found out about my trip, I started…

New trend in tactile currencies

4 years ago

Among the most recent tactile currency markings, a new trend is emerging: indicating the value using dot patterns. The idea…

buying fake coins

5 years ago

When you can't see the coins you buy, sooner or later it is inevitable to buy a fake. One of…

Coin Descriptions on Numista

5 years ago

If you have followed this blog for a while, you know that for the last few years, I was trying…

IYDP coins of Portugal

5 years ago

Let's continue the International Year of Disabled Persons coin series with Portugal. Portugal released two coins to commemorate the International…

Lawsuit to make the new Brazilian 200 Reais accessible

5 years ago

The Brazilian National Association of the Blind, Organização Nacional de Cegos do Brasil, with other organizations is suing for the…

The Bank of England describes their collection for visually impaired people

5 years ago

The Bank of England started an interesting initiative, describing their collection. As they claim on their site, it is suitable…

For the seventh birthday

6 years ago

Not surprisingly this year was rather unusual. Not just for the obvious reasons, but about a year ago I lost…

Will electronic payments solve the accessible currency problem?

6 years ago

I often hear the argument that electronic payments can ultimately replace currency in which case it won't matter if bank…

IYDP coins of the Isle of Man

6 years ago

In 1981, the Isle of Man released four 1 Crown coins celebrating the international Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP). With…