COINS OF ISLAND NATIONS
Most of these small island nations have a
relatively small
population,
so they need fewer coins. This results in many hard to find
coins
due
to their low mintage.
NEW
2011 NIGHTINGALE ISLAND COIN SET FEATURES SEA LIFE
Nightingale Island is an active volcanic island that is part of the
Tristan da Cunha group. Though it has no permanent
inhabitants, Tristan da Cunha has issued this 2011 coin set for the
island. Each coin in the eight coin set features sea
life. Included is the 38mm 1 Crown, a bi-metallic 25 Pence as
well as the 20, 10, 5, 2, 1 and ½ Pence. The name of the
island is on the reverse, and Queen Elizabeth and “Tristan da Cunha” is
on the obverse. All coins are Uncirculated.
Item NIGHT-SET8NIGHTINGALE IS. 8 COIN SEA LIFE SET, 2011 UNC.
$27.50
2011 FAEROE ISLANDS COINS
These 2011 dated unofficial pattern coins picturing native
wildlife are the first issues for the Faroe Islands in 70
years!
The Faroe Islands (also spelled Faeroe, Faoroe, Føroyar or
Færøerne) is a self-governing Danish possession in the North Atlantic
between Scotland and Iceland. The 8 coin set
includes a
35mm tri-metallic 50 Kronur featuring a Ram's head. The 27mm
aluminum-bronze 20 Kronur features a Gray Seal. The
23mm 10
Kronur pictures a Twait Shad fish. A Eurasian Oystercatcher
bird
is onthe 28.5mm cupro-nickel 5 Kronur. The 24.5mm cupro-nickel 2 Kronur
shows a Black Guillemot in flight. An Atlantic Puffin is on the 20mm
cupro-nickel 1 Krona. A Faroes or Shetland Sheep
Dog is on
the 21.5mm copper-plated zinc 50 Oyru. The 17.5mm copper-plated zinc 25
Oyru pictures a Common Shore Crab. The obverse of each of the coins
features the Faroe arms which depict a Ram. Only 10,000 sets
of
these attractive pattern coins were issued.
Item FO-SET8 FAROE 8 COIN SET 25 OYRU -
50 KRONUR, 2011 UNC.
$29.95
Item FO-SET8x10 10 of the above FAROE
COIN SETS UNC.
$179.95
INDIVIDUAL COINS FROM THE ABOVE FAROE SET
Item
FO-50KR FAROE 50 KRONUR 2011 RAM'S HEAD
TRIMETALLIC UNC.
$14.50
Item FO-20KR FAROE 20 KRONUR 2011 GRAY SEAL
UNC. $8.00
Item FO-10KR FAROE 10 KRONUR 2011 SHAD UNC. $6.00
Item FO-5KR FAROE 5 KRONUR 2011 OYSTERCATCHER
UNC. $6.00
Item FO-2KR FAROE 2 KRONER 2011 GUILLEMOT
UNC. $5.00
Item FO-1KR FAROE 1 KRONA 2011 PUFFIN UNC. $4.50
Item FO-50-OYRU FAROE 50 OYRU 2011 SHEEP DOG
UNC. $4.00
Item FO-25-OYRU FAROE 25 OYRU 2011 CRAB UNC. $3.50
PAPAU
NEW GUINEA SET INCLUDES WILDLIFE & BI-METALLIC
Native wildlife and two recent commemoratives are included in this
attractive eight coin set from Papau New Guinea. The 2008 bi-metallic 2
Kina commemorates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of Papau New Guinea
and features the bank logo. 2008 also marked the 35th anniversary Papau
New Guinea's independence, but apparently the national bank thought it
was more important to honor itself, rather than the nation.
The
1996 1 Kina pictures two
crocodiles crawling around the center hole in the coin. The
2007 50 Kina commemorates the 50th Anniversary of St. John Ambulance in
Papau New Guinea. St. John Ambulance grew out of
the medieval Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of Saint John of
Jerusalem which provided medical aid to pilgrams to the Holy Land
during the age of the Crusades. Today it is a charity that
provides medical services worldwide. In Papau-New Guinea it
provides emergency medical services in selected cities, medical
training and education, and operates a health center. The 20
Toea shows a Cassowary, a large native flightless bird. The
10 Toea features a cuscus, a large marsupial "monkey". The 10 toea
shows a cuscus, a large marsupial "monkey". The 2 Toea depicts the
ornate butterfly cod fish. A butterfly is on the 1
Toea. The reverse of each of the coins features an
outstretched Bird of Paradise. The coins date from 1996 to 2009 and are
Uncirculated.
Item
S-PNG-SET8 PAPAU NEW GUINEA 8 COIN SET
1996-2009
UNC. $18.75
FIRST COINS FROM
CLIPPERTON ISLAND
INCLUDES BIMETALLICS
Clipperton
Island is an uninhabited French territory in the
Pacific. It was named after John Clipperton, an English
Pirate who used it as a base for attacking Spanish shipping during the
18th Century. Over the years the atoll has been
claimed by the United States, Mexico and France. In 1909 arbitration of
the competing claims to island between France and Mexico was given to
Italian King Victor Emmanuel III. In an attempt to boost its claim to
the Island, Mexico settled some 100 men, women and children on the
island by 1914. The Mexican Revolution prevented supply ships
from visiting the island. The governor of the island turned down an
attempt to evacuate, and soon its inhabitants were dying of disease and
starvation, which then degenerated into an orgy of rapes and
murders. The last surviving inhabitants’ four women and seven
children were rescued in by the U.S. Navy in 1917. In 1931
Victor Emmanuel finally decided to award the island to France,
some 22
years after he was given the case. It was of the longest
international arbitrations in history! During World
War II, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt visited the island twice to
see about setting up an American base. This 2011
dated 100
Francs is the first coin issue for Clipperton Islands. The
30mm aluminum-bronze coin pictures the island on one side, and a
picture of the Conus Ebareus (Black and White cone) shell on the
other. Bimetallic 100 and 500 Francs coins were released a short time
later. The 24mm bi-metallic 200 Francs depicts an Epinephelus
Clippertonensis, a recently discovered species of fish found only in
the Clipperton Lagoon. The 28mm bi-metallic 500
Francs pictures the Holacanthus Limbaughi, also known as the Clipperton
Angelfish, which is also only found in the Lagoon. A map of the island
on the obverse of both coins.
Item
CLIPPERTON-100F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 100
FRANCS 2011 UNC. out
Item
CLIPPERTON-200F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 200
FRANCS 2011 UNC. out
Item
CLIPPERTON-500F CLIPPERTON ISLAND 500
FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00
FIRST COINS FROM
WALLIS AND FUTUNA
ISLANDS INCLUDES BI-METALLICS
Wallis
et Futuna is a French territory located in the western Pacific Ocean,
between Tuvalu, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga. It has the status as
being a French overseas collectivity, and is not part of French
Polynesia. Its population is approximately 15,000. In 2011 it
released its first coins, an aluminum-bronze 100 Francs and bi-metallic
200 and 500 Francs coins. All three feature native sea shells on the
reverse. The 100 Franc features the arms of Wallis and Futuna
on
the obverse. The 200 and 500 Francs feature a pair
of palm
trees and a cerimonial bowl on the obverse.. The
30mm
100 Francs features a pair of Harpa amouretta
crassa
shells. The bi-metallic 200 Francs shows the Scutarcopagia
scobinata, which is
also known as Tellina
scobinata, a type of clam. The bi-metallic 500 Francs depicts
the Lambis lambis, commonly known as the spider conch. I have not seen
any documentation to show that it is or is not an
official issue, however I suspect it is not an official issue.
Item
WALLACE-100F WALLIS & FUTUNA IS. 100
FRANCS 2011 UNC. $17.00
Item
WALLACE-200F WALLIS & FUTUNA IS. 200
FRANCS 2011 UNC. $22.00
Item
WALLACE-500F WALLIS & FUTUNA IS. 500
FRANCS 2011 UNC. $24.00
Item
WALLIS-SET SET OF ABOVE WALLIS &
FUTUNA IS. COINS:
100, 200 & 500 FRANCS 2011, UNC. $55.00
2004
KEELING-COCOS COINS
The Keeling-Cocos Islands, also known as the Cocos (Keeling) Islands,
are a group of 27 small islands in the middle of the Indian
Ocean. The few
coins it has produced since it was first settled in the 1820s are
scarce and
expensive. This 2004 dated set of seven coins of the Keeling-Cocos
Islands was authorized by the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire
Council. The coins feature various native wildlife. The $5
coin
is a bimetallic coin that features the Great White Shark. The coin has
a
brass-colored inner plug and a dark metal alloy outer ring. The outer
ring has a dull finish. A
Wedge-tailed Shearwater bird is on the brass $2 coin. The brass Dollar
coin features the Black Crowned Night Heron. The
12-sided
50 Cent coin shows a Butterfly Fish. A Lion Fish is on the
copper-nickel
20 cent. A Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake is pictured on the
copper-nickel
10 Cents. The copper-nickel 5 Cents features a sea-horse. The
obverse
of all the coins features a palm tree. The coins
have low
mintages,
ranging from only 20,000 pieces for the $1 and $2 coins to 50,000 for
the
5 cents.
Unlike some recent issues from
the islands, these 2004 dated coin were authorized
by the Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council.
Item
CC-SET7 COCOS (KEELING)
2004 SEVEN COIN
SET, 5 Cents - 5 Dollars, UNC.out
Item
CC-$5 COCOS (KEELING)
5 DOLLAR 2004 BI-METALLIC GREAT WHITE SHARK COIN, from above set.
Unc.-dull $15.00
2010
PITCAIRN ISLANDS COIN SET
This attractive 2010 six coin set from Pitcairn Islands reflects its
heritage. The 1 Dollar depicts the ship's cannon. The long-boat is on
the 50 Cents. The Ship's bible is on the
20 Cents. The 10 Cents shows the ship's bell and the anchor is on the 5
Cents. The 2 Dollar coin has a new design that depicts the
BOUNTY. The obverse of each coin pictures Queen Elizabeth.
Item PN-SET10
PITCAIRN IS. 2010 SIX COIN SET 5 CENTS - 2
DOLLARS, BU
$24.50
NEW
2010 COINS FROM NIUE
This attractive 2010 five coin set is from the Pacific island of
Niue. The designs of the 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents are
similar to the 2009 issues. The 28mm nickel-plated bronze 50
Cents features a native outrigger canoe. A pair of scuba
divers exploring Niue's famed coral atolls is on the 25mm nickel-plated
bronze 20 Cents. It is one of the few coins ever to feature
scuba divers. The 22mm copper 10 cents features a
crab. A pair of humpback whales is on the 19mm copper 5
Cents. The 1 Dollar coin has a new design, featuring a native plant.
Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of each coin. The coins are
Brilliant Uncirculated.
Item NU-SET10
NIUE 2010 FIVE COIN SET 5 CENTS - 1 DOLLAR, BU
$19.95
NIUE
HONORS SNOOPY IN PEANUTS COMIC STRIP
The
50th anniversary of Charles Shultz’s famous Peanuts comic strip is
commemorated on this 2000 dated One Dollar coin from Niue. Snoopy and
Woodstock sitting on Snoopy's dog house. The other side of
this
39mm copper-nickel coin features Queen Elizabeth. Niue is a
small
island nation in the south Pacific. It was named Savage
Island by
Captain James Cook, who landed there in 1774, because of the hostility
of the natives. Missionaries began arriving in the 1830's and
eventually converted the population to Christianity. The
island
has a population of only about 2200. Its main sources of
income
are the export of Bananas, copra, handicrafts and selling coins to
collectors.
Item
NU-SNOP NIUE $1 2000 SNOOPY &
WOODSTOCK
KM115 UNC. $12.50
ALSO
SEE:
NIUE
SILVER PROOF FEATURES DOLPHINS WITH
SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL EYE
RARE
KAGU BIRD ON SCARCE NEW CALEDONIA COIN
A
rare, nearly flightless, Kagu bird is featured on the obverse of the
1949 aluminum 50 Centimes from New Caledonia. It was one of
the first coins to be issued for this French possession. A
seated figure of Marianne, the symbol of France, is on the reverse. The
Kagu is only found in New Caledonia.
Item
NC-1 NEW CALEDONIA 50 CENTIMES 1949 KM1
AU-UNC. $3.00
Item
NC-1x10 10 of the above NEW CALEDONIA 50
CENTIMES 1949 KM1 AU-UNC.
$15.00
2010
COIN SET FROM THE COOK IS. INCLUDES SHIPS, WILDLIFE & MORE!
This new 2010 7 coin
set from the Cook Islands includes some interesting pieces. The
bi-metallic 1 Dollar coin portrays the very well-endowed fertility
God Tangaroa. The copper-nickel 50 Cents and the bronze 2
cents each portray a sailing ship. A bird is on the
copper-nickel 20 cents, a Tuna fish on the copper nickel 10 cents, a
native plant on the bronze 5 cents and a topless woman in a grass skirt
on the bronze 1 cent. Queen Elizabeth is on the obverse of
each coin.
Item
CK-SET10 COOK ISLANDS 7 COIN SET, 1 CENT – 1
DOLLAR
2010, UNC. $24.50
TRISTAN DA CUNHA COINS
FEATURE SEALIFE
Tristan da Cunha is a small, wet and windy island in the
mid-Atlantic. In 2008 Tristan da Cunha issued its first coin
set.
The eight coin set includes a large (38mm) copper-nickel 1 crown that
depicts a pair of whales. The bi-metallic 25 pence features a
pair of bottlenose dolphins. A killer whale (Orca) is on the brass 20
pence. A crab is on the 10 pence. The 5 pence shows
a sea
turtle. A violet seasnail is on the 2 pence. The 1 pence
shows a
lobster. A snipe eel is on the 1/2 Pence. Because Tristan da
Cunha is a British posession, Queen Elizabeth is on the
obverse. All eight coins are Uncirculated
Item
TDC-SET8TRISTAN DA CUNHA 8 COIN SET, 1/2 PENCE
- 1 CROWN, 2008, UNC. $29.50
Item
TDC-25P TRISTAN DA
CUNHA BIMETAL 25 PENCE 2008, from
the above set UNC.$9.50
STOLTENHOFF
ISLAND COIN SET FEATURES SHIPS
Stoltenhoff Island is a now uninhabited island that is governed by
Tristan da Cunha. It is
named after the
brothers Gustav and
Friedrich Stoltenhoff who unsuccessfully tried to settle the island
between 1871 and 1873. Tristan da Cunha recently released the
first coins ever issued for the island. The set
of eight legal-tender coins for Stoltenhoff Island was struck by the
Commonwealth Mint. The obverse of each coin features Queen
Elizabeth. Various sailing
ships and
boats associated
with Tristan da Cunha and Stoltenhof Island are on the
reverse. Due to its isolation in the South Atlantic, Ships played a
major roll
in the life of Tristan da Cuhna group. Included in the Eight coin set
is a 39mm copper-nickel 1 Crown, bimetallic 25 Pence, brass 20 pence,
copper-nickel 10 and 5 pence and bronze 2, 1, and 1/2 Pence, all dated
2008. The coins are Uncirculated though most coins have some
minor bagmarks.
Item
S-STOLT-SET8 STOLTENHOFF IS. 8 COIN
SET 1/2 PENCE - 1 CROWN 2008 UNC.
$29.50
NEW
COINS OF GOUGH
ISLAND FEATURES BIRDS, BIMETAL AND CROWN
Gough Island is major bird sanctuary in the Tristan
da Cuhna group. Gough Island recently issued a set
of eight
legal tender, each featuring a different bird. I sincerly
doubt
the coins circulate as the small island is only inhabited
by about six people who man a weather station, along with thousands of
birds. The sale of the coins help raise funds for the school
and
hospital on Tristan da Cuhna. The coins . Included in the set
is a 39mm copper-nickel 1 Crown, bimetallic 25 Pence, brass 20 pence,
copper-nickel 10 and 5 pence and bronze 2, 1, and 1/2 Pence, all dated
2009, struck by the Commonwealth Mint. The coins picture
Queen
Elizabeth on the obverse and bear the names of both Gough Island and
Tristan da Cuhna.
Item
GOUGH8 GOUGH
ISLAND 8 COIN SET, 1/2 PENCE
- 1 CROWN, 2009, UNC.
$29.50
FIRST
COIN OF THE BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN
TERRITORY
The British
Indian Ocean
Territory consists of Chagos Archipelago, with over 1,000 individual
islands. The largest island is Diego Garcia, the site of a
joint
military facility of the United Kingdom and the United
States. Great Britain created the territory in 1965 by splitting the
islands
from what was then its colony of Mauritius. It then purchased
and
closed down the copra plantations on Diego Garcia and removed the
entire population in order to create a major air and naval base, which
it leased to the United States. Since then the original
inhabitants have been trying to return to their homeland. The
other islands in the archipelago are uninhabited. In 2009 the
British Indian Ocean Territory issued its first coin: a 38.6mm
copper-nickel 2 Pound coin. The coin pictures the arms of the territory
supported by two turtles on one side and Queen Elizabeth on the
other. There must not be much happening in the Territory as
the
coin commemorates itself - “The First Commemorative Coin of the British
Indian Ocean Territory”. The coin is an official
issue
struck by the Pobjoy mint in Uncirculated condition.
Item
BIOT09
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY 2
POUNDS
2009,
UNC. $14.00
Also see:
TURTLE ON
SILVER & CRYSTAL BRITISH
INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY COIN
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY 2011 ROYAL
WEDDING COIN
The bust of United
States President Barack Obama appears on this 39mm
copper-nickel 10 Vatu coin from the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
The obverse of the 2009 coin pictures the Vanuatu arms which features a
warrior holding a spear. As best as I can figure the only
connection between President Obama and Vanuatu is that the President
has heard of the place, and that some citizens of Vanuatu read
about his election.
Item VU-OBAMA
VANUATU 10 VATU 2009 OBAMA BU
$13.00
COINS FROM FAR OFF
VANUATU
Vanuatu, formerly known as New Hebrides, is a group of islands in the
south-western
Pacific Ocean. For many years it was one of the few nations ever to be
ruled
as a condominium, being under the joint sovereignty of France and Great
Britain.
It gained full independence in 1980 and took the name Vanuatu, which
means
"our land forever". The coins reflect the nations resources. The 1, 2
and
5 Vatu coins show a sea shell. The 10 and 20 Vatu feature a crab and
palm
trees. The 50 and 100 Vatu show native plant life. The reverse of each
coin
shows a native warrior. The coins date between 1995 and 1999.
Item
S-VU-SET7 VANUATU 1-100 VATU 7 COIN SET
(KM3-9) UNC $16.00
SCARCE
SPITZBERGEN (SVALBARD) COIN SET
Spitzbergen,
also known as Svalbard, is a group of islands in the Artic
Ocean. After hundreds of years of disputes over whaling and
mining
privileges, a treaty was signed in 1920 granting Norway
sovereignty. Some 20 other nations, including the United States, were
granted mining
and other rights by the treaty. Today, only Russia
and
Norway
continue to exercise their rights. A Russian
coal company,
Artikugol,
which owns mines on the islands struck this set of four coins, 10, 25,
50 and 100 Rubles, in 1993 for use at its facilities. A Polar
bear
standing on a map of the islands, located on the top of the world, is
shown on the reverse of each coin.
Item S-SPITZ-SET4
SPITZBERGEN 4 COIN SET, 1993 KMTn5-8) AU-UNC.
$39.50
SAMOA SET FEATURE
NATIVE FOOD PLANTS
This five coin set from Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) includes the 5,
10, 20, 50 Sene and 1 Tala dated between 2000 and 2006. The obverse of
the coins
features King Malietoa Tanumafili II. The reverse
of the
seven-sided 1 Tala features the nation's arms. The lower
denominations feature important native food plants including the
Pineapple, Taro plant, Breadfruit and Banana. All five coins
are
Uncirculated.
Item
S-WS-SET5 SAMOA 5
COIN SET 5 SENE - 1 TALA 2000-06 BU $12.00
LOVELY FIJI COIN SET
The designs on
these coins of Fiji highlight the culture of these Pacific
Islands. The 1 Dollar coin pictures a native
rattle. A sailing canoe is on the twelve-sided 50 Cent
coin. A tabua, the polished tooth of a sperm whale that is
used as a ceremonial gift, is on the 20 Cent. A war club is
on the 10 Cent. The 5 cent pictures a native drum. The 2 cent
shows a palm fan. A Kava dish is on the 1 Cent. Queen Elizabeth is on
the obverse. The coins date from 1992
to 1995 and are Uncirculated.
Item
S-FJ-SET7
FIJI 7 COIN SET 1 CENT - 1 DOLLAR 1990-95,
UNC. $8.50
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SEE:
MULTI-COLORED
FIJI WILDLIFE COINS
FIJI SET OF 10 $1 TRIMETAL WILDLIFE
SOCCER COINS
CAYMAN ISLAND COINS
Four attractive coins featuring wildlife and a sailboat are included in
this set from the Cayman Islands. The 1 cent features a Great
Caiman Thrush bird. The 5 cents features a prawn. A
Sea
Turtle is on the 10 Cents. Queen Elizabeth is
on the obverse. of the coins. The coins date from 1999 to
2005, All four coins are Uncirculated.
Item
S-KY-SET3 CAYMAN ISLANDS 3 COIN SET 1-10
CENTS (KM131 -
133) UNC. out
EAST CARIBBEAN STATES
2002 COIN SET
The East Caribbean States is a monetary union that provides coins and
currency
for the island nations of Anguilla, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada,
Montserrat,
St. Kitts, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. In 2002 they
introduced
a new series of coins bearing a new portrait of Queen
Elizabeth. This
set includes the 2002 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 Cents. The reverse of the 10
and
25 Cents features a sailing ship. All five coins are
Uncirculated.
Item
S-ECS-SET02 EAST CARIBBEAN STATES 5 COIN SET
1c-25c 2002 UNC. $2.50
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CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES
HALF CENT
SCARCE COINS OF
PORTUGUESE TIMOR
East Timor was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years. Shortly
after declaring itself independent in 1975 Indonesia invaded and
annexed the country. After a long, bloody civil war, an
election
was held in August 1999, and much to the surprise of Indonesia. (though
practically no-one else) East Timor voted for independence. Indonesian
troops and militia immediately went on a rampage, destroying
or looting everything of value in the poor nation. Timor has
now
achieved independence and is rebuilding. Because of its small size,
out-of-the-way location and minor economic importance, coins issued for
the Portuguese colony of Timor are quite difficult to
acquire. We
are pleased to offer you the following two sets of Portuguese Timor
coins. The silver set includes three silver coins, the silver
3
and 6 Escudos dated 1958 and the silver 10 Escudos of 1964.
Interestingly the 6 and 10 Escudos are exactly the same size and
weight. The coins grade Very Fine. The 1970 set
includes
the last coins ever struck for
the Portuguese colony of Timor. Included is the bronze 20 and
50
Centavos, the bronze 1 Escudo and the copper-nickel 5 and 10
Escudos. The 1970 coins are all Uncirculated, though some may
show a bit of minor toning from storage in the tropics. The
designs of all the coins are similar, featuring the arms of Timor on
one
side and the arms of Portugal on the other. This is a rare
chance
to
obtain many of the coins issued by this small, but soon to be
independent nation.
ITEM L-TP-SIL SET OF 3
TIMOR
SILVER COINS 3-10 ESCUDOS (KM14-16) VF sold out
Item
TP-SET70
SET OF 5 PORTUGUESE TIMOR COINS,
1970 KM17-19,21-22 UNC.
$35.00
COINS OF
INDEPENDENT EAST TIMOR
(TIMOR-LESTE)
East Timor (Timor-Leste) was a Portuguese
colony
for over 400 years. Shortly after declaring itself
independent in
1975
Indonesia invaded
and annexed the country. After a long,
bloody
civil
war, an election was held in August 1999, and much to the surprise of
Indonesia.
(though practically no-one else) East Timor voted for
independence. Indonesian troops and militia immediately went on a
rampage, destroying
or
looting everything of value in the poor nation. Since then the United
Nations
has been working to rebuild the nation and re-established it as a full
independent
country in 2002. In 2003 East Timor issued its first coins as an
independent
nation. The 5 coin set includes the 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50
Centavos,
dating from 2003 to 2006. The 1 Centavo shows a nautilus. The
5
Centavos features rice. The 10 Centavos shows a chicken. The 25
Centavos shows an outrigger sailboat. Coffee beans are on the
50
Centavos. The reverse features the denomination.
All coins
are Uncirculated.
Item
S-TP-SET5 EAST TIMOR 5 COIN SET 1 - 50
CENTAVOS UNC. 2003-2006 (KM1-5) out
SRI LANKA COIN SET
INCLUDES
NEW ISSUES & BIMETAL
This 10 coin set from Sri Lanka includes a number of recent issues and
interesting coins. The 1998 bi-metallic 10 Rupee commemorates the 50th
anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence from Great Britain. The thick
2004 5 Rupee has edge lettering. The 2004 2 Rupees is a large
coin. The new, smaller, recently introduced 1 Rupee, 50 cents and 25
cents
are dated 2005. The 5 cents is square, the 2 and 10 cents have
scalloped edges and the tiny 1 cent is round. All but the 10
Rupee has
the Sri Lanka arms on the reverse. The coins are all Uncirculated
Item
L-LK-SET10 SRI LANKA 10 COIN SET 1c - 10
RUPEES 1978-2005 UNC. $12.00
For more Island Coinage, please see:
ASCENSION HONORS QUEEN ELIZABETH AND PRINCE
PHILIP'S LIFETIME OF SERVICE
FIRST COIN OF THE BRITISH
ANTARCTIC TERRITORY
FIRST
COIN OF THE
BRITISH INDIAN OCEAN TERRITORY
COOK
ISLANDS COIN HONORS CAPT. COOK
& HIS SHIP
EASTER ISLAND COINS
FRENCH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES SILVER ESSAI
(PATTERN) COINS: French
Antarctic Terr, French Guyana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mayotte,
Reunion, St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, St. Pierre & Miquelon
INDONESIAN COIN SET FEATURES
BIRDS AND PLANTS
MAUI TRADE DOLLARS
MALTA 8 COIN EURO SET
NIUE CELEBRATES PRINCESS DIANA
2010 NIUE COIN SET
2010 PITCAIRN ISLANDS COIN SET
MULTI-COLOR COINS FROM PALAU
STOLTENHOFF ISLAND COIN SET
FEATURES SHIPS
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A
rare, nearly flightless, Kagu bird is featured on the obverse of the
1949 aluminum 50 Centimes from New Caledonia. It was one of
the first coins to be issued for this French possession. A
seated figure of Marianne, the symbol of France, is on the reverse. The
Kagu is only found in New Caledonia. 
The bust of United
States President Barack Obama appears on this 39mm
copper-nickel 10 Vatu coin from the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu.
The obverse of the 2009 coin pictures the Vanuatu arms which features a
warrior holding a spear. As best as I can figure the only
connection between President Obama and Vanuatu is that the President
has heard of the place, and that some citizens of Vanuatu read
about his election.
