Frederik Tielens is available for lectures and presentations on a range of topics related to African numismatics, colonial history, and scientific cooperation.
Colonial African coinage
The monetary history of colonial Africa
African numismatics in its historical context
Money, empire and colonial economies
Scientific cooperation and travel in Africa
Lectures can be tailored to numismatic societies, museums, libraries, universities, cultural institutions, or a broader public. They may range from introductory talks for general audiences to specialised presentations for collectors, historians and researchers.
For invitations or further information:
frederik.tielens@vub.be
21 November 2026
Royal Numismatic Society of Belgium (KBGN/SRNB), Brussels
Why did a German colony adopt the rupee instead of the mark?
I am pleased to announce that I have been invited to present a lecture at the Royal Numismatic Society of Belgium on the fascinating monetary history of German East Africa.
This lecture explores the fascinating monetary history of German East Africa and shows how one remarkable currency reflects the political, commercial and colonial history of East Africa during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries
Attendance is by invitation. Interested persons are welcome to contact me for further information..
Further lectures on additional topics are available upon request.