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COINS OF COLONIAL AND INDEPENDENT AFRICA


NewLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER COINS FROM MALI

Mali 2500 Francs 2007 Frederick DouglasMali 25000 Francs 2007common reverse of the 2007 Mali gold and silver coinsTwo privately issued Essai (pattern) coins were recently released for the African nation of Ivory Coast (also known as Cote d'Ivorie).  The gold 25,000 Francs contains .25 troy oz. of gold and has a mintage of only 85 pieces.  It pictures a lion and is part of a series of gold coins depicting African Wildlife.  The silver 2,500 Francs contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces.  It depicts Frederick Douglas, who helped lead the movement to abolish slavery in the United States. The coins are dated 2007 and arms of Mali is on the reverse. Both coins are 27mm in diameter.
Item C-ML-SILVER   MALI SILVER 2500 FRANCS FREDERICK DOUGLAS 2007 BU    $27.00
Item C-ML-GOLD      MALI  GOLD 25,000 FRANCS LION  2007 BU    $350.00


NewLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER FROM IVORY COAST

Ivory Coast silver 2500 Francs 2007Ivory Coast Gold 25,000 Francs 2007 BaboonCommon reverse of the 2007 Ivory Coast gold and silver coinsTwo privately issued Essai (pattern) coins were recently released for the African nation of Ivory Coast (also known as Cote d'Ivorie).  The gold 25,000 Francs contains .25 troy oz. of gold and has a mintage of only 85 pieces.  It pictures an Olive Baboon and is part of a series of gold coins depicting African Wildlife.  The silver 2,500 Francs contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces.  It depicts the seal of the Quaker-led Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade. This symbol developed in 1787. was used by abolitionist groups on both sides of the Atlantic.. The coins are dated 2007 and arms of Ivory Coast (Cote  d'Ivorie) is on the reverse. Both coins are 27mm in diameter. Considering the low mintage and that and how few coins Ivory Coast has issued. I expect that these will be very popular.
Item C-CI-SILVER   IVORY COAST SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU    $39.50
Item C-CI-GOLD      IVORY COAST  GOLD 25,000 FRANCS 2007 BU    $375.00


NewLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER COINS FROM BENIN

Benin silver 2500 Francs 2007Benin Gold 25,000 Francs BongoCommon reverse for 2007 Benin gold and silver coinsTwo privately issued Essai (pattern) coins were recently released for the African nation of Benin (formerly known as Dahomey).  The gold 25,000 Francs contains .25 troy oz. of gold and has a mintage of only 85 pieces.  It pictures a Bongo  and is part of a series of gold coins depicting African Wildlife.  The silver 2,500 Francs contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces.  It depicts Olaudah Equiano (also known as Gustavus Vassa), a former slave whose writings about the horrors of slavery helped further the abolitionist  cause in Great Britain. The coins are dated 2007 and arms of Benin is on the reverse.  Both coins are 27mm in diameter.  They are attractive, low mintage, precious metal coins.
Item C-BJ-SILVER   BENIN SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU    $18.50
Item C-BJ-GOLD      BENIN GOLD 25,000 FRANCS 2007 BU    $350.00


NewLOW MINTAGE GOLD AND SILVER FROM BURKINA FASO

Burkina Faso silver 2500 FrancsBurkina Faso  Gold 25,000 Francs coinCommon reverse of Burkina Faso gold and silver coinsTwo privately issued Essai (pattern) coins were recently released for the African nation of Burkina Faso.  The gold 25,000 Francs contains .25 troy oz. of gold and has a mintage of only 85 pieces.  It pictures an Elephant and is the first in a series African Wildlife protection coins.  The silver 2,500 Francs contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces.  It depicts William Wilburforce, the famed British abolitionist and is the first in a series of coins commemorating the 200th anniversary of abolition of Slavery by Great Britain. The coins are dated 2007 and arms of Burkina Faso is on the reverse. Both coins are 27mm in diameter.   Considering the low mintage and that Burkina Faso has issued only one other collectible coin, I expect that these will be very popular.
Item C-BF-SILVER   BURKINA FASO SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU    $45.00
Item C-BF-GOLD      BURKINA FASO GOLD 25,000 FRANCS 2007 BU    $395.00

NewCOINS OF THE REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR

Madagascar coin setMadagascar is a large island nation located off the east coast of Africa. Its coins  The seven coins in The two lowest denominations are denominated in both the traditional Francs, while the higher denominations denominated in Ariary  a new monetary unit worth 5 Francs.  The 1 and 5 Francs/1 Ariary  picture a cow's head on one side and a poinsettia on the other.  The 2 Ariary coins both feature a cow's head on one side and a vanilla plant on the other.  The copper-plated steel 5 Ariary features a rice plant.  The seven-sided 10 Ariary shows a farmer cutting peat.  The nickel plated steel 20 Ariary shows a farmer plowing his field, while the 50 Ariary shows a pair of baobab trees.  The coins date from 1996 to 2005 and are Brilliant Uncirculated.
Item S-MG-SET7  MADAGASCAR 7 COIN SET 1 FRANC -50 ARIARY  BU  $16.00

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NewSEYCHELLES COIN SET FEATURES PLANTS AND WILDLIFE

Seychelles coin setThe Seychelles are a group of 85 small islands in the Indian Ocean 600 miles ( 965km.) north-east of Madagascar.  This six coin set features flora and fauna of the islands. A mud crab is on the 1 Cent. A tapioca plant is on the  5 Cents.  The 10 Cents pictures a yellowfin tuna.  A black parrot is on the 25 Cents.  A triton conch shell is on the 1 Rupee. The 5 Rupees shows a fruit tree.  The national arms supported by two sailfish, is on the reverse of each coins.  The coins date from 1997 to 2004 and are Uncirculated.
Item S-SC-SET6  SEYCHELLES 6 COIN SET 1 CENT - 5 RUPEES, UNC.  $8.50




NAMIBIA COINS FEATURE NATIVE BIRDS AND TREES 

Namibia coin set

Namibia is one of Africa's newest independent countries.  Originally German South-West Africa,  South Africa took over the administration under the League of Nations after Germany's defeat in  World War I.  After over 40 years of disputes between South Africa and the United Nations, Namibia finally gained its independence in 1990. The country is mostly desert, however it contains rich diamond mines and mineral deposits.  Its first coins were issued in 1993.  This set includes all five of Namibia's regular issue coins. The 5, 10, 50 Cents struck in nickel-plated steel and the brass 1 and 5 Dollar coins.  The 1 Dollar features a hawk while the 5 Dollar shows an  eagle in flight.  The three lower denominations feature native trees. The coins date from 1993 to 2006 and are Uncirculated.
Item L-NA-SET5    NAMIBIA 5 COIN SET 5 CENTS - 5 DOLLARS KM1-5 UNC.    $11.00



ZAMBIA'S FIRST COINS

Zambia 1964 coin setZambia 5 Shillings 1965
Zambia, a landlocked nation in south-central Africa gained its independence from Great Britain on October 24, 1964.  That same year the British Royal Mint struck the nations first three coins,  a sixpence showing a morning glory, a 1 Shilling showing a Crowned Hornbill bird and a 2 Shilling showing a Reedbuck.  All three coins shows the Zambian arms on the reverse and are struck in copper-nickel.  In 1965 Zambia issued its fourth coin, a commemorative copper-nickel 5 Shilling coin was struck to commemorate the first anniversary of independence.  The 5 Shilling shows the bust of the nations first President, Kenneth Kaunda, a former school teacher and civil servant who helped lead the nations drive for independence.  We offer the commemorative 5 Shilling in Uncirculated condition. 
Item N-ZM-SET64    ZAMBIA 1964 3 COIN SET UNC. (KM1-3) $5.75
Item L-ZM-4  ZAMBIA 5 SHILLING 1965 INDEPENDENCE COIN, (KM4) UNC.  sold out


Zambia 1968 Proof SetZAMBIA 1968 PROOF SET WITH ANIMALS

This official 5 piece 1968 Zambian Proof Set features native flora and fauna.  An Aardvark is on the 1 Ngwee, a Morning Glory flower is on the 5 Ngwee, a Crowned Hornbill bird is on the 10 Ngwee, and a Reedbuck is on the 20 Ngwee.  President Kenneth Kaunda is on the obverse. The coins were the first decimal coins issued by Zambia.  They come packaged in their original green British Royal Mint box. Each coin is sealed in its own pouch by the mint, however some coins show some spots.  Only 4000 of  sets were issued.  We are pleased to be able to offer this attractive set at less its $10 original issue price!
Item BK-ZM-SET68  ZAMBIA 1968 5 COIN PROOF SET (KM-PS4)    $7.50


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RECENT COINS FROM RWANDA Back in stock

Rwanda 5 coin set, 1 - 50 Amafaranga 2003

This five coin set are the first coins issued for circulation by Rwanda in almost 20 years.  Included are the 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Amafaranga (Francs) dated 2003.  The coins feature agricultural products on one side and the nations arms on the other.  After an airplane crash killed the President of Rwanda in 1994, the country collapsed into tribal genocide.  Estimates on the number killed range between half a million to over a million.  Hundreds of thousands more fled into Zaire (now Congo), which helped destabilize that country leading to an overthrow of the government in Zaire. 
Item L-RW-SET03   RWANDA 5 COIN SET, 2003 1-50 AMAFARANGA, UNC.   $9.75

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ZIMBABWE COIN SET  Back in stock

 Zimbabwe 8 coin set
From the 11th to the 15th Century Zimbabwe was a great trading empire in central Africa. Its largest city, Great Zimbabwe, extended over 60 acres. Goods and coins from China, India and Arabia have been found within its walls. This recent eight coin set from Zimbabwe coins includes the bimetallic 5 Dollars showing a Rhino, the 2 Dollars showing a Scaly Anteater, the 1 Dollar depicts the Great Zimbabwe Stone Fort, the 50 Cents shows the sun rising over a mountain peak, the 20 Cents pictures the Birchenough Bridge, the 10 Cents shows a baobab tree, the 5 Cents pictures a rabbit, and the 1 Cent features the denomination. The ancient Zimbabwe bird crown is on the obverse side of each of the coins. The coins date from 1990 to 2002 and are Uncirculated.
Item S-ZW-SET8  ZIMBABWE   8 COIN SET UNC.     $16.00



SCARCE LIBYAN COIN  SETS

Libya 1975 coin set: 1 - 20 DirhamsLibya 8 coin set 1997-2004  
Because of severe export restriction, modern Libyan coins have been very difficult for collectors to get.  We are pleased to offer two recent coin sets from Libya.  The earlier set includes the 1975 1, 5, 10 and 20 Dirhams.  The coins feature the Libyan Eagle on one side and the denomination on the other.  The current set includes the 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 & 100 Dirhams, dated both 1979AD  and 1399AH, the bi-metallic 1/2 Dinar dated 1372PD (2004 AD), and the 10-sided 1/4 Dinar dated 1369PD (2001AD). All eight coins feature a Libyan knight on horseback.  We also offer the 1/2 Dinar and 1/4 Dinar seperately as single coins.
Item C-LY-SET4   LIBYA 4 COIN SET 1-20 DIRHAMS 1975 KM12-15 UNC.    $7.00
Item S-LY-SET8  LIBYA 8 COIN SET 1  DIRHAMS - 1/2 DINAR 1979-2004, UNC.      $32.50
Item L-LY-26  LIBYA 1/4 DINAR 1369P.D. (2001AD) KM26 from the above set UNC.  $12.00
Item L-LY-27  LIBYA 1/2 DINAR BIMETALLIC, 1372P.D. (2004AD) KM27 from the above UNC.    $14.00



MOROCCO COIN SET AT ABOUT 1/3 OF CATALOG VALUE!

Morocco 6 coin set
This six coin set from Morocco catalogs almost $45.00, yet we are offering it for only $15!   The set includes the  1, 5, 10 and 20 Santimat, 1/2 and 1 Dirham, all dated 1987.  The Santimat denominated coins were part of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) coin program.  The designs show traditional native food sources, such as fish and grain.  The two highest denomination coins portray the late King Hassan II.  All six coins are Uncirculated.
Item L-MA-SET6  MOROCCO 6 COIN SET 1 Santim - 1 Dirham, 1987 UNC.    $15.00



SCARCE SUDAN COINS - FOR 1/3 OF CATALOG VALUE!

Sudan 7 coin set 1994-2003
This seven-coin set includes the scarce recent issues of Sudan. Included are the 1994 1 and 2 Dinars, the 1996 10 and 20 Dinars, the 2002 10 Dinars and the 2003 5 and 50 Dinars. The coins feature the Central Bank Building and were struck at the Khartoum Mint. The mint has very limited resources, so the coins tend to be poorly struck.  Since gaining its independence in 1956, Sudan has been engaged in costly civil wars between various regions. Recently, fighting broke out in Darfur province, creating millions of starving refugees.  Because of the wars and political isolation of Sudan, these coins are rarely offered for sale.  Our price for this scarce set is less than a third of its $39.50 catalog value.
Item C-SD-SET7   SUDAN 7 COIN SET 1994-2003 UNC.      $13.00




LAST COIN OF PORTUGUESE GUINEA - AT LESS THAN 1/3 OF CATALOG PRICE!

Portuguese Guinea 10 Centavos 1973Portugal struck this aluminum 10 Centavos in 1973 for its colony of Portuguese Guinea.  Portugal’s costly wars, in an effort to keep control of her African colonies, resulted in a military coup in Portugal in April 1974. The new government quickly granted independence to most of Portugal’s overseas colonies.   In September 1974, Portuguese Guinea was granted independence and became the nation of Guinea-Bisseau.  The coin has a mintage of only 100,000 pieces, of which only a few thousand were released.  We are pleased to offer this scarce coin at less than a third of its catalog price of $40.00!
Item C-PORTGW-12  PORTUGUESE GUINEA 10 CENTAVOS 1973 KM12 BU    $12.75

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RARE GUINEA-BISSEAU COIN SET Back in stock

Guinea Bisseau coin set
Guinea-Bissau, formerly Portuguese Guinea, is a small, poor country on the western hump of Africa.  Health conditions are among the worst in the world, with a life expectancy of only 43 years.  Most of the population is illiterate. Their centralized economy has been a disaster for its citizens.  The country has issued only one series of coins for circulation since gaining their independence from Portugal.  This set includes the 50 Centavos, 1, 2 1/2, and 5 Pesos dated 1977 in Uncirculated condition  All four coins feature native plants.  Since few people visit the country and it has severe restrictions on exporting coins, these coins are difficult for collectors to find.  Due to a fortunate purchase, we can offer these rare coins at a substantial discount from their $38.50 catalog value.
Item S-GW-SET4  GUINEA-BISSAU 4 COIN SET 1977 (KM17-20) UNC    $27.50


PORTUGUESE MOZAMBIQUE COIN SET

Portuguese Mozambique coin set
This eight-coin set includes the last coins issued for the Portuguese colony of Mozambique before it gained independence in 1975. Included are the following coins: 1961 10 and 20 Centavos, the small sized 1974 20 Centavos 1973-74 50 Centavos 1974 1 Escudo, 2 1/2 Escudos dating from 1952 to 1973 5 Escudos dating 1971 or 1973 and 10 Escudos dating from 1968 to 1974.  The 10, 20 Centavos and 1 Escudo are Uncirculated, though may be a bit toned or spotted.  The other coins generally grade Very Fine or so.    The designs  feature the Mozambique arms on the other.  The lower five denominations are bronze, while the others are copper-nickel.  All are getting increasingly difficult to get.
Item L-MZ-PORT   PORTUGUESE MOZAMBIQUE 8 COIN SET, Fine-UNC.    $17.50

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SCARCE FIRST COIN OF INDEPENDENT MOZAMBIQUE - AT 50% OFF CATALOG!

Mozambique 1 Centesimo 1975This 1975 aluminum 1 Centimo is one of the first coins minted by Mozambique after gaining independence from Portugal. Because of severe inflation caused by a civil war, the coin was never released into circulation and most of the mintage was melted.  Only a very small number of pieces are thought to have survived.  The coin catalogs $120.00. Our price is less than half of that!
Item L-MZ-90   MOZAMBIQUE 1 Centesimo 1975 KM90  BU      $59.95


2006 MOZAMBIQUE COIN SET

Mozambique 2006 coin set
Due to continuing inflation, Mozambique revalued their currency in 2006, making 1000 of the old Meticais equal to one new Metical.  Attractive new coins were introduced as part of the revaluation.  Included was the bi-metallic 10 Meticais that pictures a government building.  The 5 Meticais that pictures a native xylophone.  A fish is on the 2 Meticais.  A female student is on the 1 Metical. A bird is on the 50 Centavos.  A cotton plant is on the 20 Centavos.  The 10 Centavos pictures tractor plowing a field.  A leopard is on the 5 Centavos and a Rhinoceros is on the 1 Centavo.  All nine coins are dated 2006 and are Uncirculated.
Item S-MZ-SET06  MOZAMBIQUE 9 COIN SET, 2006  1 Centavo - 10 Meticais UNC.  $13.00

SCARCE MAURITANIA COIN SET

Mauritania coin set
The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is a former French colony located in north-west Africa.  It has two official languages, Arabic and French, so one side of their coins is in Arabic with an AH date and the other side is in French with an AD date.  We offer a set of the five current coins of Mauritania:  the 1/5 Ouguiya, which was struck only a single year in 1973, the 2003 1 Ouguiya, the 2004 5 Ouguiya, the 2004 10 Ouguiya, and the 2004 20 Ouguiya.  All five coins are Uncirculated.  It is an interesting set of coins that is difficult for collectors to find.
Item C-MR-SET5  MAURITANIA 5 COIN SET 1/5 - 20 OUGUIYA, UNC.    $17.50


WWII FRENCH COLONIAL AFRICAN COINS

Cameroons 1 Franc 1943 After Germany invaded France in World War II, the French administrators in Africa declared their colonies to be under the control of Free France, rather than submit to German rule.  They arranged to have coins struck for the colonies at the South African mint.  The coins, dated 1943 include a number of patriotic French symbols in order to emphasize their independence from the Germans.  The obverse features a rooster, the national symbol of France, a shield with the letters “RF” for “Republique Francaise”, and the name of the colony.  The reverse shows a Patriarchal Cross and the French mottos “Liberte Egalite, Fraternite” and “Honneur, Patrie”.  We offer both the 50 centimes and 1 Franc of Cameroons, located on the coast of West Africa, and the 50 Centimes of Madagascar.   The Madagascar issue was one of the first coins ever issued for the country.  The coin still retains much of its original luster, though has a few spots.
Item L-CM-SET2   CAMEROONS 50 CENTIMES and 1 FRANC 1943 (KM4 & 5) VF   sold out
Item L-MG-1          MADAGASCAR  50 CENTIMES 1943 (KM1) AU  $8.75


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FIRST COIN OF THE REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON

Caneriibs 50 Francs 1960 Independence commemorativeThe Republic of Cameroon issued this 50 Franc coin in 1960 to celebrate its independence from France.  It was the first, and for many years, the only coin issued by Cameroon. The coin features three Giant Elands and the date of independence. It is one of the few coins issued by Cameroons in its own name as it is a member of the Central African States. 
Item L-CM-13   CAMEROON 50 FRANCS 1960, KM13, BU    $9.50

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BRITISH EAST AFRICAN COINS FROM THE SHORT REIGN OF EDWARD VIII

East Africa 10 Cents Edward VIII Edward VIII reigned for less than a year in 1936, before he renounced the throne in order that he could marry Mrs. Wallace Simpson, an American divorcee.  The British colonies of East Africa was one of the few places that managed to issue a coin in his name before Edward renounced the throne for love. We offer the bronze East African 5 Cents and 10 Cents from Edward VIII's short reign.  Both coins have the same design. One side of the coin shows four elephant tusks.  The other shows the imperial crown and the name of the monarch.  The coin has a center hole to make it easy for natives without pockets to carry the coin on a string and to make the coins easy to distinguish from the British half penny and penny which were approximately the same size.  British East Africa is now the independent nations of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and Somaliland
Item N-EASTAF-23    EAST AFRICA 5 CENTS 1936 EDWARD VIII Fine (KM23)  $2.00
Item L-EASTAF-24   EAST AFRICA 10 CENTS 1936 EDWARD VIII  Fine (KM24)    $2.50

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DJIBOUTI COIN SET INCLUDES ANIMALS & SHIPS


Djibouti coin set
Djibouti, formerly known as French Somaliland, is a small, strategically located country at the mouth of the Red Sea.  The country gained its independence from France in 1977.  The desert nation has no natural resources except for salt and camels. The 1, 2 and 5 Franc coins portray the head of Waterbuck, pearl oysters and fish.  The gold-colored 10 and 20 Francs coins show a large steamship alongside a traditional dhow.  The copper-nickel 50 and 100 Franc portray a pair of camels.  The back of all the coins shows a pair of large daggers, a spear and a shield, a reference to the fierce fighting ability of the native population. The seven Uncirculated coins in the set date from 1977 to 1999.  Our price is half of the sets $26 catalog value!
Item S-DJ-SET7  DJIBOUTI 7 COIN SET 1977-1999 (KM20-26) UNC.    $14.75



WILDLIFE COINS OF TANZANIA

Tanzania coin set: 5 Senti - 1 Shilling
A number of native animals are featured on this high-catalog value set from Tanzania.  Tanzania, located on the coast of Africa, was founded when Tanganyika, formerly German East Africa, merged with Zanzibar in 1964. The set includes the multi-sided 5 Senti which shows a sailfish, the scalloped 10 Senti which shows a Zebra (This coin alone catalogs $4.00), the 20 Senti which shows an Ostrich, the  50 Senti which shows a rabbit and the 1992 1 Shillingi features an outstretched arm holding a torch.  The coins date from 1975 to 1992 and are Uncirculated.
Item S-TZ-SET1  TANZANIA 5 COIN WILDLIFE SET UNC. 1975-1992  (KM1,11,2,26,22)  UNC. $5.75  



ODD SHAPED COINS FROM SWAZILAND 

Swaziland coin set Swaziland is a small, peaceful and relatively prosperous kingdom tucked between South Africa and Mozambique. Its young king, Msawati III, wearing a traditional Swazi crown, is on the front of the coins.  The reverses of the coins reflect Swazi heritage.  The 5 Cents shows an Arum Lily, the 10 Cents shows sugar cane, an important crop for the nation.  An Elephant head is shown on the 20 Cents.  The Swazi arms supported by a lion and an elephant are on the 50 cent.  The 1 Lilangeni shows the king's mother, who wields significant power in this tradition based nation.  The 2 Emalageni shows a lilly.  The 5 Emalageni shows the Swazi arms supported by a lion and an elephant.  The three lowest denominations have scalloped edges and the 50 cent is multi-sided.  The 1 Lilangeni is round, though rather thick. The five lowest denominations are dated 1998, while the top two are dated 1996. All coins Uncirculated.
Item S-SZ-SET7  SWAZILAND 7 COIN SET 1996-1998 5c - 5 EMALAGENI UNC. (KM45-50,52)  $16.00




ATTRACTIVE SOUTH AFRICAN PROOF SETS

South Africa 1971 Proof Set
These 1971 and 1972 South African 8-coin Proof sets were issued during the period when white apartheid government controlled this mostly black nation.  These attractive seven coin sets feature native flora and fauna. A pair of sparrows is on the bronze 1/2 cent and 1 cent, a gnu is on the bronze 2 cents, a blue crane is on the copper-nickel 5 cents, an aloe plant is on the copper-nickel 10 cents, proteas are on the 20 cents, a variety of flowers, including a lily and a bird-of-paradise is on the copper-nickel 50 cents.  The silver 1 Rand pictures a springbok. The South African Coat-of-Arms is on the obverse of each coin, with the name of the country in English and Afrikaans.  The coins come sealed in their original plastic mint envelope without a box.  Some coins are slightly toned. Only 12,000 sets were issued in 1971 and 10,000 sets in 1972.  Our price is less than the original issue price.
Item BK-ZA-SET71  SOUTH AFRICA 1971 PROOF SET 1/2c - 1 RAND  $13.50 Back in stock
Item BK-ZA-SET72 SOUTH AFRICA 1972 PROOF SET 1/2c - 1 RAND  $13.50

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MULTI-LINGUAL SOUTH AFRICAN COINS FEATURE PLANTS & WILDLIFE South Africa 7 coin set 5 Cents - 5 Rand

South Africa 2005 coin set
This attractive seven coin set from South Africa features native plants and wildlife. A Blue Crane is pictured on 5 cent. A Lily is on the 10 cent. A Protea flower is on the 20 cent.  The 50 Cent shows a plant. The 1 Rand pictures a Springbok  A Kudu is on the 2 Rand and a Wildebeest is on the bi-metallic 5 Rand. The coins are dated 2005 or 2006. The obverse of the coins features the arms of South Africa.  In an effort to recognize the nations various language and ethnic groups, the name of the country is given in different languages on the obverse of each of the coins.  Thus the seven coins show ten different spellings of the name of the country!
Item L-ZA-SET05  SOUTH AFRICA 7 COIN SET  (KM291-297) UNC.  $13.50




ATTRACTIVE SOMALIA COIN SET


Somalia coin set
This attractive set includes five coins from the war-torn African nation of Somalia.  Included are the 2000 dated 5 Shilling that features an elephant, the 2002 dated 10 Shilling that features a camel,   the copper-nickel 2002 50 Shilling pictures a mandrill.  The brass 2002 100 Shilling pictures the Queen of Sheba, who according to legend, ruled the region in ancient times.
Item L-SO-SET4  SOMALIA 4 COIN SET 5 - 100  SHILLINGS, 2000-2002, UNC. $4.75

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SOMALILAND COIN SET   

Somaliland coin set After the collapse of the government of Somalia in the 1990's, the northern portion of the country, once known as British Somaliland, declared independence. Despite the lack of international recognition, it has one of the better functioning governments in Africa.   This set contains five  coins of Somaliland.  Sir Richard R. Burton, the 19th century explorer and writer who explored the area, is portrayed on the 2002 5 Shilling coin. Another 2002-dated 5 Shilling coin pictures a chicken.  A mother and baby Elephant is ont he 2005-dated 5 Shilling..   A monkey is on the2002-dated 10 Shilling coin, while a greyhound dog is on the 2002-dated 20 Shilling coin.   It is an interesting and attractive set.
Item S-SOML-SET5  SOMILILAND 5 COIN SET, 2002, 5-20 SHILLINGS UNC.   $4.50

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FIRST COIN OF THE CONGO  Back in stockCongo 10 Francs 1965

After a series of riots in 1959, Belgium granted independence to the Belgian Congo in 1960. The country immediately fell into a bloody civil war. Finally, in 1965, it issued its coin as an independent nation. It was a large aluminum 10 Franc piece featuring an attractive lion's head.  Because of inflation the coin rarely circulated and most were subsequently melted, making it difficult for collectors to acquire today.
Item L-CD-1  CONGO 10 FRANCS 1965 (KM1) UNC.    $5.95


ZAIRES FROM ZAIRE

Zaire coin set African dictator Mobuto Sese Seko renamed his country, formerly known as Congo Democratic Republic, to Zaire. He also called the monetary unit of his country Zaire. Zaire is a local name for the Congo River.   This three coin set includes the 1, 5 and 10 Zaires, dated 1987 and 1988.  As might be expected, Mobuto is pictured on his coins.  After years of mismanagement he was finally overthrown in 1997, and the country was again renamed the Congo Democratic Republic. Each of the coins was struck only a single year, the 1 and 5 Zaires are dated 1987 while the 10 Zaires is dated 1988. All three coins are Uncirculated.  Together they have a catalog value of $13.50.  Our price is much less.
Item S-ZAIRE3   ZAIRE 1,5, & 10 ZAIRES 1987-88 (KM13,14,19) UNC.  $8.00


CONGO COIN SET

Congo coin set The common reverse of these Congo coins features a lion

This five coin set from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire, formerly Belgian Congo) features a variety of subjects.  Included are three animal coins: a turtle is on the 1 Franc, a mountain goat and a weasel are on the two 25 Centime coins.  One of the 50 Centime coins shows a soccer player heading the ball.  The other pictures Verney Camereon, the first European to explore the region.  The reverse of all five coins features a standing lion.  Interestingly, most of the coins are dated on both the obverse and the reverse!
Item C-CD-SET5   CONGO 5 COIN SET, 2002, 25 Centimes - 1 Franc, UNC.    $4.50
   
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Click Here CONGO ELEPHANT NOTE BARGAIN
Click HereLEOPARD ON CONGO COIN

BI-METALLIC COINS OF THE WEST AFRICAN STATES

West African States 500 and 200 Franc coins The West African States is a monetary union consisting of  Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.  The Monetary Union issues coins and currency for use in all the member nations, thus the member nations issue few coins in their own names.   The Monetary Union recently released two new bimetallic coins, a 200 Franc and a 500 Franc, both dated 2003.  The coins portray a native mask on one side, and native crops on the other.
Item L-WAS-SET03   WEST AFRICAN STATES 200 & 500 FRANCS, 2003  UNC. $13.75

FOR EARLIER COINS OF THIS AREA PLEASE SEE:
Click HereFRENCH WEST AFRICA COIN SET


West African States silver 1000 Franc soccer commemorative coin

WEST AFRICAN STATES SILVER PROOF SOCCER COIN

This 2004 silver Proof 1000 Franc coin of the West African States is the only coin that I know of that bears the names of all eight members of the West African monetary union: Benin, Burkina-Faso, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.  The coin commemorates the 2004 World Cup Soccer gains and features a young man playing soccer with large tree in the background. 
Item C-WAS-SOCCER  WEST AFRICAN STATES 1000 FRANCS 2004 SILVER PROOF    $27.50



SCARCE WEST AFRICAN COINS 

Coins of Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal
3 BI-METALLIC COINS OF TOGO

The West African States is a monetary union made up of former French colonies in Western Africa.  They all use a common currency and the same coins in all the countries.  Until now, the member nations have issued few, if any coins under their own name.  In 2003 coins were issued for all seven members of the West African States through the West African Development Bank.
Benin issued a  nickel-plated steel 1500 Franc coin that features a buffalo and a bird. Burkina Faso, formerly known as Upper Volta, released its first coin ever.  It is a bi-metallic (aluminum-bronze/copper-nickel) 6000 Franc coin that features birds and a Rhinoceros. From Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire) comes its first coin since 1966.  It is a nickel-plated steel 1500 Franc coin that features a pair of elephants embracing each other with their trunks. The nickel-plated steel 1500 Franc coin of Mali features a Gazelle under a tree. Niger issued its first coin since 1968, and its first ever non-precious metal coin. It is a brass-colored 3000 Francs that features a lion. Senegal issued its first ever non-precious metal coin.  It is an aluminum-bronze 3000 Franc coin that features a Galago, a small primate that is commonly called a Bush Baby. Togo issued three bi-metallic 6000 Franc coins. The first features a pair of embracing elephants. Another features a bare-breasted Guin woman.  The third features Gnassingbe Eyadema, who has served as President of that nation continuously since 1967, making him the longest ruling leader in Africa.  The coin lists the dates of his Presidency as 1967 - 2003, as he had previously had announced he would retire in 2003.  Like so many African rulars, he decided not to retire after all. (suprise, suprise!).
The coins  have a mintage of only 1200 pieces each.  As might be expected, most of the coins were grabbed by government and bank officials upon their release.  Because these nations have issued so few coins, they are avidly sought after by one-coin-from-a-country collectors, as well as animal collectors.  We sold out of most issues the first time we offered these, however were lucky enough to find a new supply.
Item L-BJ-1500   BENIN 1500 FRANCS 2003  BUFFALO & BIRD, (KM40) UNC. $15.00
Item L-BF-6000    BURKINA FASO 6000 FRANCS 2003 BIRDS & RHINO BI-METAL (KM1) UNC.  sorry, sold out
Item L-CI-1500      IVORY COAST (COTE D'IVOIRE) 1500 FRANCS  2003  ELEPHANTS (KM6) UNC. sorry, sold out
Item L-ML-1500  MALI 1500 FRANCS 2003  GAZELLE,  (KM17) UNC. $19.50
Item L-NE-3000   NIGER 3000 FRANCS 2003 LION, UNC. (KM12)  
sorry, sold out
Item L-SN-3000     SENEGAL 3000 FRANCS 2003 BUSH BABY UNC. (KM11) $29.50
Item L-TG-6000E   TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 ELEPHANTS BI-METAL (KM20)  UNC.  $29.50 
Item L-TG-6000W   TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 GUIN WOMAN, BIMETAL (KM21) UNC. $39.50
Item L-TG-6000P  TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 PRES. EYADEMA, BIMETAL UNC
  sorry, sold out




MULTI-CURRENCY COIN FROM BENIN

Benin 1500 Francs multi-currency coin Benin recently released a coin denominated in three different currencies!  The coin is denominated in the local currency: 1500 CFA Francs, a common currency used by a number of African nations that were once French colonies.  More unusual is that the coin is also denominated as 2.30 Euros and 3.45 Swiss Francs.  The 2005 coin was issued to honor (and sell at) the 2005 coin fairs in Basel, Switzerland and Piacenza, Italy. The coin features a map of Europe highlighting the 25 members of the European Union plus Switzerland.  The coin has a mintage of only 2005 pieces.
Item  L-BJ-EU   BENIN 1500 FRANCS, 2.30 EURO, 3.45 SWISS FRANCS, 2005 UNC.  $9.50
Item L-BJ-EUx10   10 of the Above BENIN 1500 Francs coin, Unc.  $49.50


 AFRICAN COINS FEATURE TRADITONAL AFRICAN MONEY

Africa 1500 Franc coins of 2005 Common reverse of African 1500 Franc 2005 issues
Six member nations of the African Development Bank recently issued a series of coins, each of which feature a form of traditional money used in the member nation.  Each coin bears the denomination of 1500 CFA Francs. The coins are 27mm nickel-plated steel and are dated 2005.  One side features an Elephant’s head and a map of Africa while the other features a form of traditional money.  The Cameroon issue features a Mambila. Three pieces of Spear Money is shown on the coin of the Central African Republic.  A Manilla is shown on the Chad issue.  A Katanga Cross is on the coin from the Congo Republic.  A pair of Cowrie shells is in the Equatorial Guinea coin.  The Gabon coin shows a piece of Throwing Knife Money.   Individually they are interesting coins.  As a set they display the wide range of items used for money in Africa prior to the introduction of coins and currency.
Item L-CM-1500  CAMEROON 1500 Francs 2005 Mambila Unc.  $17.50
Item L-CF-1500   CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Spear Money Unc
.  sold out
Item L-TD-1500   CHAD 1500 Francs 2005 Manilla Unc.     sold out
Item L-CG-1500  CONGO REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Katanga Cross Unc. 
sold out
Item L-GQ-1500  EQUATORIAL GUINEA 1500 Francs 2005 Cowries Unc.     sold out
Item L-GA-1500 GABON 1500 Francs 2005 Throwing knife Money Unc.    sold out


CAMELS ON COINS OF SAHARAWI 

Saharawi coin set The Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic  used to be known as The Spanish Sahara or Western Sahara.  After the Spanish left, Morocco invaded, taking the territory for themselves.  Since then there has been a low level guerilla war and repeated promises for a vote to resolve who controls the territory, but little progress towards a peaceful settlement. This three coin set includes the copper-nickel 1, 2 and 5 Peseta dated 1992.  All three feature a man leading his camel.
Item C-EH-SET92  SAHARAWI 3 COIN SET, 1992 (KM14-16) UNC.  $4.00

MULTI-SIDED COINS FROM UGANDA

Set of 4 multi-sided Uganda coins
This attractive 1987 Uganda set includes four attractive multi-sided coins. The copper-plated steel 1 and 2 Shillings are 12-sided coins.  The stainless steel 5 and 10 Shillings are seven sided. The designs feature native plants and foodstuffs and the Ugandan arms which includes a crested crane and an oryx upholding a native shield.  All coins are Uncirculated.  Our price is over a third off the set's $7.25 catalog value!
Item L-UG-SET87  UGANDA 1987 4 COIN SET UNC. (KM27-30)   $4.50

Also see:

Click HereUGANDA 12 COIN CHINESE ZODIAC SET, 2004

Click HereCOW & CALF ON UGANDAN COMMEMORATIVE 1968 5 SHILLINGS COIN



POPULAR COINS FROM THE GAMBIA  

Gambia 1998 coin set The Gambia occupies a long (295 miles, 475km.), narrow (7 to 35 miles, 11 to 48km.) strip of land along the banks of the Gambia river in Western Africa. The British purchased it in 1588 making it the first possession in what was to become Britain's vast African empire! It was granted independence in 1970.  In 1998, its newly elected government  introduced this series of six new coins featuring the nations coat-of-arms on one side. The other side featured important native plants and animals. The bronze 1 Butut features the nations chief export: peanuts. A native sailboat is on the 5 Bututs. The 10 Bututs shows a native partridge. An oil palm is on the 25 Bututs. An ox is on the 50 Bututs. The seven-sided 1 Dalasi features a native crocodile. The set is quite popular.  We have completely sold out each time we have offered these attractive coins.
Item L-GM-SET98  GAMBIA 1998 6 COIN SET (KM54-59) UNC. $7.50




ALSO SEE:

Click HereSCARCE ANIMAL COIN SET FROM ALGERIA
Click Here FIRST COINS OF CABINDA
Click Here BENIN 6000 FRANCS 2005 OLYMPICS, BIMETAL
Click Here CAMEROONS 4500 FRANCS 2005 BENEDICT XVI
Click Here DEMOCRATIC CONGO SOCCER COIN
Click HereSILVER PROOF WORLD CUP SOCCER COIN FROM THE CONGO REPUBLIC
Click Here MODERN EGYPTIAN COIN SET
Click HereNEW EGYPTIAN 1 POUND AND 50 PIASTRES  PICTURES KING TUT AND QUEEN CLEOPATRA
Click Here ERITREA WILDLIFE COIN SET
Click HereFRENCH WEST AFRICA COIN SET
Click Here COINS OF THE SHORT-LIVED KATANGA
Click HereELEPHANTS ON OLD LIBERIA HALF CENTS
Click Here DANCING ELEPHANTS ON COIN OF RHODESIA & NYASALAND
Click Here LION ON COIN FROM RWANDA-BURUNDI
Click HereRWANDA BANKNOTE BARGAIN
Click HereSCARCE SILVER COIN FROM SOUTH AFRICA


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