Introduction Coins made of nickel or containing nickel (copper-nickel, nickel-plated, etc.) have a special appeal among collectors, because they often represent transitional phases in minting technology, responses to economic pressures (like the rising cost of silver), or aesthetic and metallurgical experimentation. In the Netherlands, while many older coins were silver or copper based, the mid-20th century onward saw increasing use of nickel (or nickel alloys) for durability, cost, and modernization. Rarity in these coins may arise from low mintage, withdrawal before general circulation, errors, proof issues, or wartime constraints. This article explores the Dutch context: what coins qualify, which are rare, and what makes them valuable to collectors, along with broader historical context. 2. His...
Understanding volatility, regulation, taxes, exchanges, and how Spanish traders/investors can manage risk and spot opportunity Short summary (TL;DR): In the first half of 2025 some coins (e.g., Monero) showed extreme volatility while Bitcoin and XRP exhibited notable—but far smaller—moves. Spain’s crypto market sits at the intersection of growing retail adoption and stronger EU regulation (MiCA) implemented locally v...