Enter our giveaway for a 2 g C.HAFNER gold investment bar, held to celebrate the autumn MACHO NUMISMATIC GALLERIES Auctions #39 and #40. Simply answer the contest question correctly for a chance to win a valuable prize from the world of investment gold. The winner will be drawn on 2 November 2026.
Matthias II’s path to the Bohemian crown was marked by a prolonged conflict with his elder brother, Rudolf II. Just one year later, he was elected Holy Roman Emperor. His new position at the head of the Empire was also reflected in exceptional prestige issues struck at the Prague Mint. Among the finest is the rare 5 Ducats of 1612, to be offered in Auction #40.
The story of an exceptional pre-war collection assembled by František Trefanec (1904–1983), a banking professional and systematic collector whose collection remained virtually untouched for decades after his death. Selected pieces from the TREFANEC COLLECTION will be presented in Auction #40 and the subsequent eLive Auction #40 in October 2026.
The seventh part of the Jaroslav Kokolus Collection presents an exceptional ensemble of Kremnitz coinage from Rudolf II to Francis II Rákóczi. Remarkable for the extraordinary completeness of its ducat and thaler series, the collection also encompasses numerous rare variants and specimens with meticulously documented provenances.
After 16 years, we are entering a new chapter. MACHO & CHLAPOVIČ is becoming MACHO NUMISMATIC GALLERIES. Our new name and visual identity build on the traditions and values that have shaped us, while reflecting our international outlook and ambitions for the future.
Sběratel is one of the leading meeting places for collectors in Central and Eastern Europe. Every year, it brings collectors, dealers and experts from around the world to Prague – and we will be there again in 2026.
The 2026 autumn auctions at Macho & Chlapovič promise to be exceptional once again. We are delighted to present two important numismatic collections, each with its own distinctive character, story and perspective on the history of coinage. Auction #39 – Jaroslav Kokolus Collection – will be dedicated to Kremnitz ducats, double ducats and thaler issues. Auction #40, alongside our traditional selection of historical coins, will feature an extensive First Czechoslovak Republic collection assembled by a Czech collector and preserved within the same family for three generations. Both floor auctions will take place on 23 October 2026.
Effective 1 July 2026, we are updating the opening hours of our branches in Bratislava and Prague. Our specialists will be available Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We believe these new opening hours will allow us to serve you even more efficiently while maintaining the high standard of service you have come to expect.
During the summer holiday period, our Prague branch will operate under a summer schedule from 13 July to 31 July 2026. During this time, we will be pleased to welcome you by appointment only, allowing us to provide each visitor with our full attention.
The jubilee IAPN Congress 2026 took place in Rome to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the International Association of Professional Numismatists. The prestigious gathering brought together leading numismatic companies, auction houses, and experts from around the world. Macho & Chlapovič was represented at the congress by Elizej Macho.
On Friday during Bratislava Collectors Days 2026, we will display an exceptional 5 Ducat of Emperor Matthias II struck at the Prague Mint, with an estimated value of approximately €150,000. This representative Habsburg issue ranks among the most important gold coins of its era.
