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COINS & CURRENCY OF COLONIAL AND INDEPENDENT AFRICA


NewNEW 2008 MULTI-LINGUAL SOUTH AFRICAN COINS FEATURE PLANTS & WILDLIFE

Obverse of South Africa 2008 coin set featuring native languages and coat-of-armsReverses of South African coins feature native plants and wildlife
In 2008 South Africa released seven new coins for general circulation.  The reverse designs, featuring native plants and wildlife, are the same as previous years issues, however the obverse, which features the national arms, has changed.   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.  The languges used on each coin is different than what was used on previous issues.   The seven coins show ten different spellings of the name of the country!  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 Strelitzia plant. The 1 Rand pictures a Springbok  A Kudu is on the 2 Rand and a Wildebeest is on the bi-metallic 5 Rand..  It is an interesting and attractive set.
Item S-ZA-SET08 SOUTH AFRICA 7 COIN SET 2008 UNC. $12.50


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CAPE VERDE COIN SETS FEATURE BIRDS & FLOWERS

Cape Verde coins picture native birds
Cape Verde native flowers 1994 coin set
Cape Verde came out with a number of coin issues in 1994.  One set featured native birds. Another set includes native flowers.  Each five coin set includes the 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Escudos.  The 100 Escudos is a brass-ringed bi-metallic coin.  Both sets are popular with collectors.  The Bird set catalogs over $40, while the Flowers set catalogs over $20.
Item CV-BIRDS CAPE VERDE 5 COIN BIRD SET 5 - 100 ESCUDOS 1994 $19.95
Item CV-FLOWERS CAPE VERDE 5 COIN FLOWERS SET 5 - 100 ESCUDOS 1994 $16.00

ZIMBABWE 50 BILLION DOLLARS AND 100 TRILLION DOLLARS NOTES

Zimbabwe 50 Billion Dollar Banknote, 2008Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollar Banknote
Zimbabwe, formerly known as Rhodesia and once one of the richest countries in Africa, is undergoing a complete political and economic meltdown under the misrule of Robert Mugabe. He has clung onto power despite losing the election in March, 2008, thus worsening the political and economic crises. Despite the government "outlawing inflation" (which is about as effective as outlawing the tides from rising), prices soared out of control.  Inflation reached an estimated 231 million percent per year in 2008, the highest ever in history.  Rather than attempting to solve the problem the government just kept printing money. There was a severe shortage of everything, except freshly printed bills. The Zimbabwe Dollar has undergone three major revaluations. Inflation was stopped however until the government allowed the use of other currencies in early 2009.  The Zimbabwe Dollar virtually stopped circulating as the national currency as it was no longer accepted by its citizens.  It has been replaced by a mixture of South African Rands. Botswana Pulas and United States Dollars.  Though the currencies used were foreign, they provided a stable medium of exchange. Goods again became available in the market place and prices stabilized.   We offer two ultra-high denomination notes from Zimbabwe’s  recent hyper-inflation.  The $50 Billion ($50,000,000,000) note that was released January 12, 2009.  It was the highest note in then circulation, but just 4 days later the government released the amazing $100 Trillion ($100,000,000,000,000) note.  The $100 Trillion note was needed to pay the army and government workers who by that time were about the only people with money.  The $100 Trillion is the highest denomination ever to appear on a banknote.  At the time it was released it was worth approximately $36 USD, though within about a month its value had fallen to virtually nothing. The notes were used only briefly. On February 2, 2009 Zimbabwe did a Trillion to 1 currency revaluation and both the notes were replaced.  About the same time, Zimbabwe’s citizens were allowed to use and hold use of foreign currencies and the discredited Zimbabwe dollar ceased  to be used  in most transactions.  Both notes picture the Chiremba Balancing Rocks on the front and have two vignettes on the back. Though the notes were not released until January 2009, they are both dated 2008  Both notes are Crisp Uncirculated.
Item PM-ZW50BIL ZIMBABWE 50 BILLION DOLLAR BANKNOTE, 2008 CU $4.50
Item PM-ZW100TRL ZIMBABWE 100 TRILLION DOLLAR BANKNOTE, 2008 CU $7.50


ZIMBABWE COIN SETS

Zimbabwe 8 coin set: 1 cent - 5 DollarsZimbabwe $10 and $25 coins, dated 2003, released 2008
Zimbabwe's attractive coins feature its culture and wildlife.  However with Zimbabwe's severe inflation, the coins quickly became far more in scrap metal than their buying power and coins quickly disappeared from circulation.  The eight coin set includes the bimetallic 5 Dollars showing a Rhino, the 2 Dollars showing a Scaly Anteater, the 1 Dollar depicting the Great Zimbabwe Stone Fort,  the 50 Cents with a sunrise, the 20 Cents picturing the Birchenough Bridge, the 10 Cents showing a baobab tree, the 5 Cents depicting a rabbit, and the 1 Cent featuring the denomination. The ancient stone Zimbabwe is bird on the obverse of each coin.  The coins are dated between 1997 a 2002.  In 2003 Zimbabwe minted two higher denomination coins, a 10 Dollar coin picturing a water buffalo and a 25 Dollar coin showing a group of soldiers. The ancient stone Zimbabwe is bird on the obverse of both coins.  By the time the coins were designed and minted, inflation made them almost worthless, so they were not released to circulation at that time.  In August 2008 Zimbabwe revalued their currency for the second time by removing 10 zeros from the currency.  As part of the revaluation, the 2003 dated $10 coin (worth $100,000,000,000.00  of the old currency) and $25 (replaces $250,000,000,000.00 of the old currency) were finally released.  In addition the old 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2 and $5 coins became legal tender in the new currency, thus effectively increasingly their value 10 trillion-fold!  Zimbabweans were diving into fountains in an attempt to recover the previously worthless coins.  Some even demanded that beggars return coins they had previously thrown at them.  The coins however circulated only very briefly as inflation continued to increase and within a a few weeks the coins were again worthless.  All coins are Uncirculated.
Item ZW-SET8 ZIMBABWE 8 COIN SET: 1 CENT - 5 DOLLARS, 1997-2002 UNC. $15.00
Item ZW-SET2 ZIMBABWE 2 COIN SET $10 & $25, 2003, UNC. $9.75
Item ZW-SET2x10 5 of the above Zimbabwe 2003 2 coin sets, UNC. $60.00


HIGH DENOMINATION ZIMBABWE 12 NOTE SET

Zimbabwe 50 Billion Dollar Banknote, 2008
Zimbabwe’s 10,000,000,000 to 1 revaluation of the Zimbabwe dollar in August 2008 only made inflation worse as the government continued to churn out money rather than encourage the production of goods and services. Inflation continues to soar, with prices going up by a factor of 200 within a single week. According to some sources the annual inflation rate has hit an 79,600,000,000% annual rate.  A new series ever higher denomination notes were released starting in September, 2008.  From this series, dated 2008, we can offer a set of 12 notes:  $20,000 which was introduced in September 2008, the $500,000 and $1 Million notes released November 3, 2008,  The  $50 Million and $100 Million, released December 4, 2008, the $200 Million and $500 Million released December 12, the $1 Billion,  $5 Billion, and  $10 Billion released December 19 and the $20 Billion and $50 Billion released January 12, 2009 (though the notes are dated 2008).   Because of their rapid loss in buying power, the notes would have circulated only briefly.  The notes picture the Chiremba Balancing Rocks on the front and two vignettes on the back.   All notes from this short-lived series are Crisp Uncirculated.
Item PM-ZWSET12 ZIMBABWE SET OF 12 NOTES, $20,000 - $50 BILLION, 2008, CU $75.00

PRE & POST GENOCIDE RWANDA COIN SETS

RWANDA 5 COIN SET 1 - 50 FRANCS, 1977-87
RWANDA 6 COIN SET 1 - 100 FRANCS 2003-07
2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide.  In April 2004 a plane crash killed the Presidents of both Rwanda and Burundi. Extremist Hutus took control of Rwanda and began a slaughter of Tutsis and moderate Hutus.  In a period of about 100 days an estimated 800,000 to 1 Million Rwandans were slaughtered.  Most were hacked to death by machetes.  Teachers massacred their students. Priests allowed the massacre of parishioners hiding in their church.  Neighbors murdered neighbors. Those that did not participate in the killing were frequently killed themselves. In July Tutsi rebels overthrew the extremist Hutu government and begin a long process of reconciliation.  We offer sets of coins issued both before and after the Genocide.  The first set is a 5 coin set that includes the 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Francs dating from 1977 to 1987.  The coins picture millet and coffee plants on one side and the flag draped arms of Rwanda on the other.  They were the last coins issued for circulation before the Genocide.  The set catalogs for over $15, however our price is much less. The second set is a six coin set that includes the 2003 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Francs (also called Amafaranga)  and the bimetallic 2007 100 Francs. They also picture important crops, including sorghum, coffee, bananas, and corn. They were the first coins issued for circulation after the Genocide.    Both sets are Uncirulated.
Item S-RWSET5 RWANDA 5 COIN SET 1 - 50 FRANCS, 1977-87  KM12-16 UNC $7.50
Item RWSET6 RWANDA 6 COIN SET 1 - 100 FRANCS, 2003-07 UNC. $8.75
Item RW-100F RWANDA BI-METALLIC 100 FRANCS 2007 UNC. from the above set $3.50


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ABOLITION OF SLAVERY SILVER COIN SET

Benin silver 2500 Francs 2007Burkina Faso silver 2500 FrancsIvory Coast silver 2500 Francs 2007Mali 2500 Francs 2007 Frederick DouglasNiger silver 2500 Franc 2007 John BrownSenegal 2500 Franc 2007 Toussaint LouvetureTogo 2500 Francs 2007 abolition of Slavery series
This set includes all seven silver 2007 dated 2500 Franc coins commemorating the 100th anniversary of Great Britain's abolition of slavery issued for the members of the West African States.  Britain's abolition of slavery put pressure on other nations, including the United States and France, to abolish slavery as well.  The coins are privately issued silver Essai (pattern) coin.  Each is 27mm in diameter, contains .25 troy oz of .999 fine silver and has a mintage of just 850 pieces each. The coins depicts the heroes of the Abolition of Slavery movement on one side and the issuing nations arms on the other.   Included is Olaudah Equiano (also known as Gustavus Vassa) on the Benin coin.  William Wilburforce is on the Burkina Faso coin. The seal of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade is on the Ivory Coast coin. Frederick Douglas is pictured on the Mali coin. Senegal pictures François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture.  Togo honored French abolitionist Victor Schoelcher.  Because the members of the West African States utilize a common currency, they have issued few coins under their own name.  We offer the coins both individually and as a complete set.  Buy the entire set and save!
Item BJ-SILVER BENIN SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU $24.50
Item BF-SILVER BURKINA FASO SILVER 2,500 FRANCS 2007 BU $48.00
Item CI-SILVER IVORY COAST SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU $39.50
Item ML-SILVER MALI SILVER 2500 FRANCS FREDERICK DOUGLAS 2007 BU $27.00
Item NE-SILVER NIGER SILVER 2500 FRANCS JOHN BROWN 2007 BU $39.50
Item SN-SILVER SENEGAL SILVER 2500 FRANCS 2007 BU $29.50
Item TG-SILVER TOGO SILVER 2500 FRANCS VICTOR SCHOELCHER BU $18.00
Item AFR-SLAVE SET OF ALL 7  OF THE ABOVE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY SILVER 2500 FRANC COINS $199.50

SCARCE COINS OF FRENCH TOGO

French Togo 1 and 2 Franc coins of 1948These scarce aluminum 1 and 2 Franc coins from the French colony of Togo were minted only a single year, in 1948.  The coins have the standard design that France used for its African colonies after World War II.  The figure of Marianne and some ships on the obverse and a Loder’s Gazelle and the name of the “Territoire du Togo” on the reverse.  The coins appear to have been buried as they are dirty, spotted and show signs of minor corrosion. 
Item TG-SET2 TOGO 1 & 2 FRANCS 1948 KM4 & 5 F-VF-dirty & spotted $8.00

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STRANGE PYGMY COINS FROM CAMEROONS

Cameroons 750 Francs blue cobalt plated iron coin KM25Cameroons bi-metallic 750 Francs pygmy coinCommon reverse of Cameroons 750 Franc 2004 coinsThese two 2004 dated 750 Franc coins from the Cameroons are a bit unusual. Both coins have the same design; however one is bi-metallic while the other struck in blue cobalt plated iron., giving it a slight blueish tinge.   They honor the Pygmies and feature a small standing pygmy on one side.  The other side features an elephant’s head on a map of Africa.  The coins are 20mm in diameter.  Only 2500 of the blue cobalt plated iron coins were struck and 2005 of the bimetallic coins were struck, making them rather scarce.
Item CM-25 CAMEROONS 750 FR. BLUE COBALT PLATED IRON KM25 UNC. $19.95
Item CM-25A CAMEROONS 750FR. BI-METALLIC PYGMY COIN, KM25a UNC. $29.95


 

NEW COINS FROM NIGERIA INCLUDES BI-METALLICS

Nigeria 2006 3 coin setNigeria recently issued three new coins:  a 50 Kobo, a bimetallic 1 Naira and a bimetallic 2 Naira dated 2006.  Taira pictures the national assembly building.  The 1 Naira portrays Herbert Maculay, one of the leaders of the Nigerian independence movement.  Ears of corn are on the 50 Kobo.  The coins are Uncirculated, however there may be a few minor spots.
Item NG-SET06 NIGERIA 3 COIN SET 50 KOBO - 2 NAIRA 2006, UNC. $7.50
Item NG-SET06x10 10 of the above Nigeria 2006 coin sets, Unc. $55.00

MALAWI SET FEATURES WILDLIFE  

Malawi coin set
This 7 coin set from Malawi includes some wonderful wildlife coins.  An Eagle in flight is featured on the brass 1 Kwacha.  The 50 Tambala is a seven sided brass-plated-steel coin showing the nations coat-of-arms.  A mother elephant stroking her calf with her trunk is featured on the 20 Tambala.  Corn, an important staple in the countries diet, is on the 10 Tambala.  The Purple Heron is on the steel 5 Tambala.  The bronze 2 Tambala features a spectacular Paradise Wydah bird. The bronze 1 Tambala shows two fish.   The obverse of the coins feature the nations arms on the lower three denominations and President Bakili Muluzi on the higher denominations. The coins are dated 1995 or 1996 and are Uncirculated.  
Item MW-SET7 MALAWI 7 COIN SET 1995-96 (KM28-34) UNC. $5.75


Sierra Leone 3 coin set ATTRACTIVE COINS OF SIERRA LEONE Back in stock

This 1996 set includes the 10, 50 and 100 Leones issued by Sierra Leon, a country on the west coast of Africa..  The name Sierra Leone is derived from the Portuguese for "Lion Mountain".  The Portuguese first visited the area in 1460.  British philanthropists founded the capital, Freetown, as a home for freed and runaway slaves.  With the advent of democracy, new coins were introduced. Unlike previous issues (and many African issues) national heroes from the past were featured on the coins rather than the current strongman. 
Item S-SL-SET3 SIERRA LEONE 1996 3 COIN SET (KM44-46)UNC. $5.00

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ST. THOMAS & PRINCE COIN SET FEATURES FLORA & FAUNA

St. Thomas and Prince (Sao Tome & Principe) coin set
Saint Thomas & Prince, also known as Sao Tome e Principe are a group of small islands off the west coast of Africa. The Portuguese discovered the uninhabited islands in the 1470's and used it to settle exiled convicts and Jews.  For a number of years it served as a major center for the trade and transshipment of slaves.  The colony was ravaged by the Dutch and French raiders and Slave revolts. It obtained its independence from Portugal in 1975.  Today the economy is heavily dependent on foreign aid and the production of cocoa. As can be seen from the high denominations of the coins, inflation remains a problem.  This five coin set includes the 100 and 250 Dobras each showing a bird,  a multi-sided 500 Dobras showing a monkey, and multi-sided 1000 and 2000 Dobras showing tropical plants.  The coins are dated 1997 and are made from chrome clad steel.  The coins are Uncirculated, however they have some rim nicks.
Item ST-SET5 ST. THOMAS & PRINCE 1997 5 COIN SET (KM87-91) UNC $13.50

COINS 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 MG-SET7 MADAGASCAR 7 COIN SET 1 FRANC -50 ARIARY BU $16.00


SEYCHELLES 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 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 NA-SET5 NAMIBIA 5 COIN SET 5 CENTS - 5 DOLLARS, UNC $11.00

ZAMBIA'S FIRST COINS

Zambia 1964 coin set
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.  
Item ZM-SET64 ZAMBIA 1964 3 COIN SET UNC. (KM1-3) $5.75

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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).  The PD is a recently introduced dating system that thus far has been adopted only by Libya, and only since about 2000AD.  It is a solar calendar that is based upon the death of the Prophet Mohammed in 632AD.  All eight coins feature a Libyan knight on horseback.  We also offer the bi-metallic 1/2 Dinar  seperately.
Item LY-SET4 LIBYA 4 COIN SET 1-20 DIRHAMS 1975 KM12-15 UNC. $7.00
Item LY-SET8 LIBYA 8 COIN SET 1 DIRHAMS - 1/2 DINAR 1979-2004, UNC. $32.50
Item LY-27 LIBYA 1/2 DINAR BIMETALLIC, 1372P.D. (2004AD) KNIGHT 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 MA-SET6 MOROCCO 6 COIN SET 1 Santim - 1 Dirham, 1987 UNC. $15.00


 

SCARCE SUDAN COIN SET

Sudan 6 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 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 in Darfur province has created millions of starving refugees.  Because of the wars and political isolation of Sudan, these coins are rarely offered for sale. 
Item S-SD-SET6 SUDAN 6 COIN SET 1994-2003 UNC. $12.00

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RARE GUINEA-BISSEAU COIN SET

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 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 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 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 MR-SET5 MAURITANIA 5 COIN SET 1/5 - 20 OUGUIYA, UNC. $17.50

BRITISH EAST AFRICAN COINS FROM THE SHORT REIGN OF EDWARD VIII

East Africa 5 and 10 Cents Edward VIII, 1936 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 EASTAF-SET2 EAST AFRICA 5 & 10 CENTS 1936 EDWARD VIII Fine KM23 & 24 $5.00

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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 TZ-SET1 TANZANIA 5 COIN WILDLIFE SET 5 Senti - 1 Shilling, 1975-1992 UNC. $5.75

COIN SET FROM TINY LESOTHO

Lesotho coin setLesotho is a small kingdom, completely surrounded by South Africa.   This seven coin set includes all seven coins issued for circulation. The designs feature the nation's culture and heritage.  All seven coins feature the national arms on one side.  The 5 Licente features native huts next to a tall tree.  The 10 Lisente shows an angora goat.  Mohair is one of Lesotho's chief exports.  Plants are on the 20 Lisente.  A man on horseback is on the 50 Lisente.   One of its early kings, Moshoeshoe I is shown seated in native garb on the 1 Loti. Maize and wheat are on the 2 and 5 Maloti.  Both are important crops for this poor nation. The coins date from 1996 to 1998 and make an interesting set from this small African nation.
Item LS-SET7 LESOTHO 7 COIN SET 1996-98, 5 LICENTE - 5 MALOTI UNC. $13.50

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 1999 5 Emalageni commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Swaziland.  I suspect there are very few Swazi citizens who really care about the Central Bank's anniversary. The three lowest denominations have scalloped edges and the 50 cent is multi-sided.  The 1 Lilangeni is round, though rather thick.
Item S-SZ-SET7SWAZILAND 7 COIN SET 1996-2007 5c - 5 EMALAGENI UNC. (KM45-50,53)  $16.00



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 SO-SET4 SOMALIA 4 COIN SET 5 - 100 SHILLINGS, 2000-2002, UNC. $4.50

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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 SOML-SET5 SOMILILAND 5 COIN SET, 2002-05, 5-20 SHILLINGS, KM3-6 UNC. $4.50

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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 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 CD-SET5 CONGO 5 COIN SET, 2002, 25 Centimes - 1 Franc, UNC $4.50

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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 WAS-SET03WEST AFRICAN STATES 200 & 500 FRANCS, 2003  UNC. $13.75

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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 BJ-1500 BENIN 1500 FRANCS 2003 BUFFALO & BIRD, UNC sold out
Item BF-6000 BURKINA FASO 6000 FRANCS 2003 BIRDS & RHINO BI-METAL (KM1) UNC. $69.50
Item CI-1500 IVORY COAST 1500 FRANCS 2003 ELEPHANTS (KM6) UNC. $29.50
Item ML-1500 MALI 1500 FRANCS 2003 GAZELLE, UNC. $19.50
Item NE-3000 NIGER 3000 FRANCS 2003 LION UNC. $35.00
Item SN-3000 SENEGAL 3000 FRANCS 2003 (KM11) UNC.  sold out
Item L-TG-6000E   TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 ELEPHANTS BI-METAL (KM20)  UNC.  sold out
Item TG-21 TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 GUIN WOMAN BIMETAL KM21 UNC $49.50
Item L-TG-6000P  TOGO 6000 FRANCS 2003 PRES. EYADEMA, BIMETAL UNC  sold out

MULTI-CURRENCY COIN FROM BENIN

Benin 1500 Francs multi-currency coinIn 2005 Benin 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 one one side, and a map of Africa on the other.   The coin has a mintage of only 2005 pieces.
Item BJ-EU BENIN 1500 FRANCS, 2.30 EUROS, 3.45 SWISS FRANCS, 2005 UNC. $9.50
Item BJ-EUx10 10 of the above Benin 1500 Francs, 2005, 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. Each coin has a mintage of only 2005 pieces!  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 CM-PRIM CAMEROON 1500 FRANCS 2005 Mambila Unc. $19.95
Item CF-PRIM CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Spear Money Unc. $19.95
Item TD-PRIM CHAD 1500 Francs 2005 Manilla Unc. $19.95
Item CG-PRIM CONGO REPUBLIC 1500 Francs 2005 Katanga Cross Unc. $19.95
Item GQ-PRIM EQUATORIAL GUINEA 1500 Francs 2005 Cowries Unc. $19.95
Item GA-PRIM GABON 1500 Francs 2005 Throwing knife Money Unc. $19.95
Item AFR-PRIMSET SET of 6 African coins showing Traditional Money $99.95

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 GM-SET98 GAMBIA 1998 6 COIN SET (KM54-59) UNC. $7.50


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 S-EH-SET92 SAHARAWI 3 COIN SET, 1992 (KM14-16) UNC. $4.50

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