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The Penny, Coins of The Great White North: 1 Penny (Canada, 1984)-Article

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May 17, 20233 min read

The Penny, Coins of The Great White North: 1 Penny (Canada, 1984)-Article

This 12-sided Canadian coin represents the smallest denomination of the Canadian Dollar. Notably the Canadian Penny ceased production in...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

This coin is a 6th year Fijian Shilling (Elizabeth II), dated 1962. The Fijian Florin represented the second largest denomination coin,...

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Coins Of The Tsar, Nicholas II: 2 Kopecks (Imperial Russia, 1901)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Tsar, Nicholas II: 2 Kopecks (Imperial Russia, 1901)-Reference

This large Imperial Russian coin represents the 4th domination coin of the Ruble (Nikolai II). The observe list the coin's value, mint...

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Coins Of The Austrian-Hungary Empire: 2 Filler (Kingdom Of Hungary, 1897)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Austrian-Hungary Empire: 2 Filler (Kingdom Of Hungary, 1897)-Reference

This Hungarian coin represents the 2nd domination coin of the Austro-Hungarian Gulden (Franz Joseph I). The observe list the coin's value...

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Coins Of The Austrian-Hungary Empire: 1 Kreuzer (Kingdom of Austria, 1891)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Austrian-Hungary Empire: 1 Kreuzer (Kingdom of Austria, 1891)-Reference

This Austrian coin represents the 2nd domination coin of the Austro-Hungarian Gulden (Franz Joseph I). The observe list the coin's value...

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Coins Of The Austrian Crown: 1 Kreuzer (Austria, 1816)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Austrian Crown: 1 Kreuzer (Austria, 1816)-Reference

This large Austrian coin represents the 4th domination coin of the Austro-Hungarian Gulden (Franz I). The observe list the coin's value,...

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MacArthur's Return And Independence: 1 Centavo (U.S. Philippines, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

MacArthur's Return And Independence: 1 Centavo (U.S. Philippines, 1944)-Reference

The WWII-era Philippine coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Peso (US Administration). The observe features a man, with an...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

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Mar 9, 20223 min read

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

This large New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

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Feb 23, 20223 min read

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

This massive New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is an 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of...

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Conquering Hunger, Coins Of The FAO: 10 Pyas (Myanmar, 1991)-Article

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Feb 9, 20222 min read

Conquering Hunger, Coins Of The FAO: 10 Pyas (Myanmar, 1991)-Article

This commemorative Burmese coin represents the 1st denomination of Third Kyat (Series 1991). It celebrates the United Nations' Food and...

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Coins Of The USA, Sacagawea Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States Of America, 2001)-Article

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Feb 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The USA, Sacagawea Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States Of America, 2001)-Article

This limited circulation US coin is a second year Sacagawea Dollar. This version of the 1 Dollar coin circulated from 2000-2008. It...

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New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

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Jan 26, 20222 min read

New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

This large coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the decimalized Guernsey Pound (Series 1971). The Bailiwick of Guernsey is...

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Coins Of The USA, Susan B. Anthony Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States of America, 1979)-Article

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Jan 19, 20223 min read

Coins Of The USA, Susan B. Anthony Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States of America, 1979)-Article

This limited circulation US coin is a first year Susan B. Anthony Dollar. This version of the 1 Dollar coin circulated from 1979-1981. It...

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Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 5 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

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Jan 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 5 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

This Weimar-era (1914-1918) coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Papiermark. Notably due wartime demand Imperial German...

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Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 10 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

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Jan 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 10 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

This Weimar-era coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Papiermark. Notably due wartime demand Imperial German coinage post-1916...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

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Dec 22, 20213 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

This coin is a 2nd year US produced WWII-era Fijian Shilling (George VI), dated 1943. The Fijian Florin represented the 2nd largest...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

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Dec 22, 20214 min read

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Florin (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian Florin represented the largest...

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Coins Of The Great War: 2 Heller (Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1917)-Article

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Dec 20, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Great War: 2 Heller (Austro-Hungarian Empire, 1917)-Article

This small WWI-era Austro-Hungarian coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Krone (Karl I). This coin was preceded by the bronze...

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Coins Of The Great War: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1918)-Article

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Dec 20, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Great War: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1918)-Article

This Great War-era (1914-1918) coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the late war Papiermark. Notably due wartime demand Imperial...

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