A. Boiko- Haharin, I. Korpusova “Platinum Coins“

The platinum coins of the 19^th century had a fascinating history of creation, although they did not play a significant role as a currency in circulation. The existence of platinum circulating coins is a unique phenomenon, which had no analogs in minting in the Russian Empire. The monograph describes a complete history of the preparation and implementation of the project on minting coins from platinum discovered in the Urals, supplemented by previously unpublished evidence from the historical archives, which also enabled examining the anthropological aspect. The monograph introduces platinum coins from the state museums of Ukraine, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, and provides recommendations for the expertise of platinum coins. The monograph is intended for numismatists and researchers of monetary history among museum employees, high school teachers, art experts, custom officers, collectors, owners, participants of official numismatic auctions, and everyone interested in history.

ISBN 978-617-95147-3-9  Kyiv, 2023, 92 pages.