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The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference
This WWII-era Egyptian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Egyptian Pound (Series 1938). The observe features King Farouk I...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference
This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
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Coins Of Apartheid's End: 5 Rand (South Africa, 1994)-Article
This South African coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the South African Rand (Series 1989). It was issued during closing phase...
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Nov 10, 20212 min read
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Coins Of Apartheid's End: 2 Rand (South Africa, 1990)-Article
This South African coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the South African Rand (Series 1989). It was issued during closing phase...
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Nov 3, 20212 min read
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Coins Of Apartheid's End: 1 Rand (South Africa, 1991)-Article
This South African coin represents the 7th denomination coin of the South African Rand (Series 1989). It was issued during closing phase...
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Oct 27, 20212 min read
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The Roaring Lion Of Zion: 10 Santeem (Ethiopia, 1969/1977)-Article
This Ethiopian coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Second Birr (Series 1977). The coin is smooth edged design, made of...
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Oct 20, 20213 min read
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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Nkobnkob. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Nkobnkob dates to the early...
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Sep 3, 20214 min read
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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Onoudu. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Onoudu dates to the mid to late...
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Aug 27, 20212 min read
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Conquering Hunger In Africa: 5 Shilling (Uganda 1968)-Article
This massive coin is a commemorative Ugandan 5 Shilling, dated 1968. It celebrates the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization...
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Aug 25, 20212 min read
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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article
This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Okpoho (Efik for Money). A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Okpoho dates to...
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Aug 20, 20213 min read
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The Last King Of Ethiopia, The Lion Of Zion: 5 Santim(Ethiopian Empire, 1936/1944)-Article
This Ethiopian coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Second Birr. Under the rule of Haile Selassie I (1892-1975), the last...
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May 5, 20219 min read
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Coins of the Protectorate: 1 Cent (East Africa, 1955)-Article
This coin is an East African 1 Cent, dated 1955. The 1 cent coin represents the lowest denomination of the East African Schilling. A form...
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Jan 20, 20211 min read
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Post-Colonial Coins, Independent East Africa: 5 Senti (Tanzania, 1966)-Article
This coin is a Tanzanian 5 Senti (cent), dated 1966. The 5 Senti represented the lowest denomination of the Tanzanian Shilingi...
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Jan 6, 20212 min read
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