News - Numismatics, Auctions, Investment Gold and Silver
Stay updated with the latest news from the world of numismatics, auctions, and investment gold and silver. Discover market analyses, expert tips for investors, and fascinating facts about rare coins and precious metals. Read our latest articles and stay informed with Macho & Chlapovič.
October 07, 2025
C. Hafner Gold Bars – a Trusted Choice Among Investors
C. Hafner gold bars have quickly earned the trust of investors and collectors alike, becoming one of the most popular investment gold products in the Macho & Chlapovič portfolio. They combine German precision, LBMA Good Delivery certification, eco-friendly production from 100% recycled gold, and advanced security features that set them apart from the competition.
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Auctions
September 24, 2025
Schwarzenberg Ducats in Auction #37 – From Baroque to Rococo
A quartet of exceptional ducats of the House of Schwarzenberg, minted between 1682 and 1768, captures more than eighty years of evolution in princely portrait coinage. These gold coins will be offered as lot 224 in our floor Auction #37, which will take place on October 24, 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Prague.
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Auctions
September 23, 2025
Auction #37 Macho & Chlapovič – Floor and eLive Sale of Coins, Medals and Banknotes
In the upcoming autumn auctions, you will find Hungarian medieval ducats, beautiful Habsburg thalers and ducats, Bohemian and Hungarian noble family coinage, Celtic coins, Czechoslovak pattern strikes, and extremely rare specimen banknotes from the London issue. A rich selection awaits, appealing to both passionate collectors and investors seeking valuable additions to their portfolios.
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Investment gold and silver
September 08, 2025
Gold at record highs: how to buy coins and bars now (September 2025)
Gold is setting new records again. To buy wisely, choose the right mix of coins and bars, spread purchases over time, and track the current price. Below you’ll find practical tips on how to approach buying and selling with Macho & Chlapovič.
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Numismatics
August 21, 2025
Our Prague branch is moving: from September you’ll find us in the city centre
After more than 10 years in a beautiful First Republic villa at Slunná 11, we’re moving closer to you — to the heart of Prague. Late August marks the end of our time at Slunná; from September you’ll find us at Biskupská 8, Prague 1.
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Numismatics
August 21, 2025
SBĚRATEL FAIR 2025
Join us on 5–6 September 2025 at PVA EXPO PRAGUE (Letňany). At booth 311 we will launch sales of our new 2026 coin and banknote catalogues and offer on-site buying and selling of coins, medals and banknotes, plus a preview of our autumn auction.
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Numismatics
June 26, 2025
Summer Opening Hours 2025 – Bratislava & Prague
During the summer months, we remain at your disposal – with full operation in Bratislava and limited availability in Prague. Below you’ll find all the information regarding purchases, sales, material submissions, and our e-shop.
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Numismatics
May 22, 2025
Macho & Chlapovič at Bratislava Collectors Days 2025
he largest collectors fair in Slovakia is coming, and we’ll be there! We invite you to Bratislava Collectors Days 2025 with a rich display of coins, live expert services, and the exclusive exhibition of a rare 5-ducat coin of Leopold I.
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Investment gold and silver
May 14, 2025
New: C. Hafner Gold Bars and Practical SmartPack Formats Now Available at Macho & Chlapovič
We’re expanding our selection of investment gold with premium gold bars from the German refiner C. Hafner, now available in a variety of weights from 1 gram up to 100 grams. New in our range are the practical SmartPack sets (10 × 1g and 10 × 2g) – a flexible and portable option for investment and gifting.
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Auctions
April 17, 2025
Jaroslav Kokolus. Collector or Investor?
What is the difference between a collector and an investor? Can coins be seen purely as numbers – or only with the heart? Jaroslav Kokolus shows that the line between these worlds is thinner than it seems.
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Auctions
April 07, 2025
Lots Viewing
Planning to bid in Auction #35 and #36? Come and view the coins, medals, and banknotes offered in the floor and eLive auctions. The viewings in Prague and on the auction day will allow you to assess the condition of the lots in detail and prepare for bidding.
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Auctions
April 05, 2025
Prague Ducats from the 1560s and 1570s
Gold ducats struck in Prague after the establishment of the new royal mint rank among the rarest Bohemian gold coins. Several of them, originating from the collection of Jaroslav Kokolus, will be offered in the 35th auction of Macho & Chlapovič.
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Auctions
April 03, 2025
Prague’s Rare Gold Ducats
Three exceptional Prague ducats from the years 1536, 1538, and 1547 reflect the pinnacle of early Renaissance coin artistry in Bohemia. Minted outside the official mint structure, these highly rare coins from the Kokolus Collection will be offered in the 35th Macho & Chlapovič auction.
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