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GUIDE
TO WORLD
COINAGE
World coins offer collectors an amazing variety. Some coins are
hundreds of years old, with portraits of bygone kings and heroes,
while others are modern, with detailed designs. Many have exotic
names like Ducat, Franc, Peso or Rouble. Each coin is a treasurehouse
of knowledge with its own exciting story to tell! Royal crests,
rulers, historic events, natural wonders, and other artwork can be
part of their design. Collectors have sought out world coins because
SOUTH AFRICA GOLD KRUGERRAND
Released in 1967, the one-ounce gold Krugerrand became
the world’s first bullion coin. This 91.7% gold coin set
the standard for others to follow. ( 1 ⁄4 oz. shown)
MEXICO SILVER LIBERTAD
Although the 99.9% silver Libertad was
struck in 1982, it wasn’t released until
1984. The Libertad displays “El Angel,”
Winged Angel of Victory, first used on
Mexican coins in 1921.
CHINA SILVER PANDA
China’s one-ounce 99.9% silver Panda coin
was first released in 1983. The Temple of
Heaven, completed in 1420, is on the
obverse. A panda, the world’s rarest
mammal, is featured on the reverse.
RUSSIA GOLD ROUBLES
Rouble coinage dates back to the Middle Ages.
Struck in 90% gold, this 10 Roubles features
Russia’s last tzar, Nicholas II. The reverse
shows the double-headed eagle of Russia.
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