FAO Coins
Santeem: From the Ethiopian Empire to the Modern Birr
Illustrated Specimen Details: Aluminium-Magnesium 1 Santeem Example Specimen: 1 santeem, 1977 (Provisional Military Government of Socialist Ethiopia) Authority & Heraldry: This aluminium-magnesium coin (a quite rare alloy i…
Chetrum vs Chhertum: Bhutan Decimal Coinage Guide
Illustrated Specimen Details: Chetrum Coin Example Specimen: 20 Chetrums, 1974 (Bhutan) Historical Context: Before 1974, Bhutan's economy relied heavily on barter exchange and Indian currency circulation. The introduction o…
Shilin Coin of Somalia: History, Catalog & Value
Illustrated Specimen Details: Somali Shilin Example Specimen: 1 shilin, 1976 (Somali Democratic Republic) Authority & Heraldry: This circulating commemorative issue features a lamb in the center, flanked by the date in both…
Santim: Fractional Currency of Morocco — 1/100 dirham
Illustrated Specimen Details: Moroccan Santim Example Specimen: 10 santim, 1974 (Kingdom of Morocco) Authority & Heraldry: Issued under the reign of King Hassan II (1961-1999). The obverse displays the coat of arms of Moroc…
Paʻanga Coin: The Unique Polynesian Money of Tonga
Illustrated Specimen Details: Kingdom of Tonga 2 Paʻanga Example Specimen: 2 Paʻanga, 1981 — Kingdom of Tonga Design & Inscriptions: This impressive, non-circulating legal tender coin belongs to the famous international FAO…
Afghani Coin & Currency: History of Afghanistan's Money
Illustrated Specimen Details: Islamic State of Afghanistan 50 Afghani Example Specimen: 50 Afghani, 1996 — Islamic State of Afghanistan Design & Inscriptions: This commemorative, non-circulating coin was issued as part of t…
Franc Coin: From Royal Gold to Global Standard
Illustrated Specimen Details: 5 Francs (Comoros) Example Specimen: 5 francs, 1992 — Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros (FAO series) Historical Context: This aluminum coin is part of the international FAO series (Food and …
Sene: Coin Denomination of Samoa and Fractional Coin
Illustrated Specimen Details: 2 Sene (Samoa) Example Specimen: 2 sene, 2000 (Samoa) Authority: The coin features the portrait of Malietoa Tanumafili II , who was the Paramount Chief and Head of State (O le Ao o le Malo) of Samo…
Dobra of São Tomé and Príncipe: Coin History
Illustrated Specimen Details: Dobra Example Specimen: 100 dobras, 1997 — Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe The coin shown above is a 100 dobras specimen issued in 1997 by the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Prínc…
Kip: coin of Lao People's Democratic Republic; 100 att
KIP: COIN OF LAOS 1200 kip, 1995: Lao People's Democratic Republic Commemorative coin: FAO series (F.A.O. — the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations — specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts …
Cèntim: coin from Principality of Andorra (1986-2014)
CÈNTIM: COIN OF ANDORRA 1 cèntim, 1999: Principality of Andorra The cèntim denomination is exclusive to Andorra and is represented only by non-circulating coins. Commemorative coin: FAO series (F.A.O. — the Food and Agriculture Organization of th…