People have enjoyed a cup of coffee for over two thousand years, and coffee is now one of the most popular drinks consumed around the world. The coffee bean itself is actually the seed inside of the coffee...
Beware Krugerrand Imitations in Silver or Miniature There are now many items offered on eBay as "Krugerrands" which are NOT Krugerrands, that we thought it time we published a warning about them.When we...
With hand-woven Bolga, or Bolgatanga baskets gaining in popularity, I wanted to share a few tips with buyers to ensure you get the basket you want. First, is the basket new, or used? If the seller doesn't...
Thinking of going on a hunting safari in South Africa? The purpose of this guide is: To make hunters aware of legal requirements when hunting in South Africa and to be aware of illegal operators; Trying to...
The only German colonies that coins were produced for were German New Guinea (8 different Coins ), German Kiautschou (2 different coins ) and German East Africa (13 different coins) .The coins produced for...
The beadwork of the Ndebele people is as beautiful as it is distinctive, and patterns are derived from the geometric designs painted onto the fornts of their houses. Women are the suprerme Ndebele artists and...
What is Kiva?I love Kiva. I have donated to nine businesses in developing countries and am so pleased to see how my money is used to change people's lives, one person at a time.Kiva dot org is a non-profit...
The other RARE coin guide is laughable. Rare means many different things in the coin business. 1) If only a few thousand original examples were made - it is rare. 2) If the coin hasn't been used in over 50...
Millefiori is an Italian word meaning " a thousand flowers". Millefiori beads are also known as "mosiac" beads throughout the world.The making of millefiori beads is a two step process. First the murrine or...
Background Kiffa beads are rare glass beads named after the Mauritanian city of Kiffa.Kiffa beads represent one of the highest levels of artistic skill and ingenuity in beadmaking, being manufactured with the...