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PORTUGUESE GUINEA CELEBRATES IT'S DISCOVERY

Portuguese Guinea 1 Escudo 1946In 1946 Portuguese Guinea issued the commemorative bronze 1 Escudo commemorating the 500th anniversary its discovery by Portuguese navigator Nuno Tristao in 1446.  For much of its history this Portuguese colony in Africa was little more than a stopping off place where Portuguese traders would purchase slaves to be exported to Brazil. Portuguese Guinea was granted its independence in 1974 and became the nation of Guinea-Bisseau.  The coin features the arms of Portuguese Guinea and the dates 1446-1946.  We offer this historic commemorative in nice red Uncirculated condition, a grade that is uncommon for this over 60-year old coin.
ITEM L-PORTGW-7    PORTUGUESE GUINEA 1 ESCUDO 1946  UNC (KM7)   $12.00

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Belgian Congo 1 and 2 Franc coins picturing an elephantELEPHANTS FROM THE BELGIAN CONGO Back in stock

These brass 1 and 2 Franc coins of the Belgian Congo (now the Congo Democratic Republic) both feature a striding elephant.  They are always popular with coin collectors and elephant lovers.  The brass coins were issued only from 1944 to 1949.  The coins grade Fine or better
Item C-BECON2  BELGIUM CONGO 1 & 2 FRANCS, ELEPHANT    $3.50



SCARCE BELGIAN CONGO RUANDA-URUNDI COINS

Belgian Congo Ruanda-Urundi 5 Franc and 1 Franc coins

Belgian Congo Ruanda-Urundi was an administrative unit that was made up of the three territories that Belgium controlled in Africa  Those territories now make up the independent nations of the Congo Democratic Republic, Rwanda and Burundi.  The territories covered a vast area of almost 80 times the size of Belgium!  We are pleased to offer the 1957 1 Franc and the 1956 5 Franc from this African territory. Both coins are aluminum and feature a palm tree on one side and the Belgian arms on the other. The  scarce, short-lived series ceased after the Congo gained independence in 1960.
Item L-BC-RU-1F  BELGIAN CONGO RUANDA-URUNDI 1 FRANC 1957 KM4 UNC.    $3.50
Item BK-BC-RU-1Fx5     5 of the above
BELGIAN CONGO RUANDA-URUNDI 1 FRANC 1957 KM4 UNC.   $9.95
Item L-BC-RU-5F  BELGIAN CONGO RUANDA-URUNDI 5 FRANCS 1956 KM3 UNC.  sold out

LION ON THE SHORT-LIVED COINAGE OF RWANDA-BURUNDI

Rwanda-Burundi 1 FrancAfter Belgian Congo gained its independence in 1960, Belgium issued a coin for what was left of its African territories: Rwanda and Burundi.  Only a single coin was issued for the joint territory of Rwanda-Burundi: a brass 1 Franc coin picturing a lion.  The 1960 issue is rare due to its low mintage and few were saved from circulation.  We are pleased to offer this hard-to-find coin at almost half off of its $17.50 catalog value.  The 1961 issue is much more widely available, so it costs less.  In 1962, Rwanda and Burundi were each granted independence.
Item L-RWBU-60  RWANDA-BURUNDI 1 FRANC 1960 (KM1) UNC.    $9.50
Item L-RWBU-61  RWANDA-BURUNDI 1 FRANC 1961 (KM1) UNC.      $3.50


DANCING ELEPHANTS FROM RHODESIA & NYASALAND

Rhodesia and Nyasaland 1 Penny with Dancing ElephantsOriginal bag of Rhodesia & Nyasaland 1962  Elephant Pennies The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland was formed in 1953 by combining Britain's colonies in central Africa. This attractive bronze penny pictures a pair of elephants that are standing on their hind legs and appear to be dancing!  The coin was struck with a hole to make it easy to distinguish from other denominations and to allow natives without pockets to easily carry the coins in strings. The coin is dated 1962 and is Brilliant Uncirculated. Tensions between the former colonies mounted over the governance of the Federation. The short-lived Federation was dissolved in 1964, becoming the independent nations of Zambia, Malawi, and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe).  We purchased a large supply of these attractive coins, so can offer them at an attractive wholesale price.  We also have a limited number of coins in their original bank bags!  The bags are from Barclay's Bank Overseas, Colonial & Dominion. and contain 5 Shillings (60 pieces) in Uncirculated condition.  I suspect very few of these original bags have survived over the years.
Item L-RN-2  RHODESIA & NYASALAND 1 PENNY 1962 (KM2) UNC.  $3.50
Item L-RN-2x10   10 of the above RHODESIA & NYASALAND 1 PENNY 1962, UNC.  $19.95
NewItem BK-RN-2BAG  BANK BAG OF 60 RHODESIA & NYASALAND 1 PENNY 1962, UNC.  $115.00


KATANGA COINS FEATURES TRADITIONAL FORM OF WEALTH

Katanga 1 and 5 Francs A bloody civil war broke out in the Belgian Congo upon it gaining independence from Belgium in 1960.  Katanga, a mineral rich province in the south, declared itself independent from the rest of the Congo. Various factions were supported by the United States and the Soviet Union, while the United Nations tried to negotiate a truce.  This set includes the only two coins Katanga issued for circulation. Included are the bronze 1 and 5 Franc coins, both dated 1961.  Shortly there after Katamga was forcibly reunited with the Congo.  The coin displays the country's traditional form of money, the Katanga Cross, on one side of the coins. A bunch of bananas is shown on the other. 
Item L-KAT-SET2 KATANGA 1 & 5 FRANC COINS 1961 (KM1 & 2) VF-XF  $5.75


NewFRENCH WEST AFRICA COIN SET

French West Africa, 1 and 2 FrancsFrench West Africa was an administrative and monetary union created by France to provide a common currency for its territories and colonies in Western Africa including what are now the independent nations of Benin (Dahomey), Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), Ivory Coast, Mali (French Sudan),  Mauratania, Niger and Senegal. These aluminum 1 and 2 Franc coins dated 1948 are some of the few coins issued for French West Africa.  Both coins feature the standard design that France used for it's 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 territory on the reverse.  After the constituent members gained independence, the union evolved into what is now the West African States.
Item L-FWA  FRENCH WEST AFRICA 1 & 2 FRANCS, 1948, KM 3 & 4, UNC.    $5.00  

SCARCE FRENCH OCEANIA COINS

French Oceania 4 coin set: 50 Centimes, 1, 2 & 5 FrancsFrench Oceania consisted of Frances colonies and trust territories in the Pacific.  The territory is now known as French Polynesia and includes Tahiti.  It issued only four coins during its existance.  In 1949 it issued a 50 Centimes, 1 and 2 Franc.  In 1952 it issued a 5 Franc.  All four coins are aluminum and feature the same design.  One side features a tropical scene, with swaying palm trees, small boats and sea shells on one side and a seated "Spirit of the Republic" on the other.  We are pleased to offer both the full set of all four coins, and a less expensive set that consists of only the two lower denominatin coins.
Item C-FROC-SET4   FRENCH OCEANIA FULL 4 COIN SET, 50 Centimes, 1, 2 & 5 Francs, BU  $19.50
Item C-FROC-SET2   FRENCH OCEANIA  50c & 1 Franc coins from above set, BU  $5.50




BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES HALF CENT

British East Carribbean Territories 1/2 Cent 1955 The British Caribbean Territories - Eastern Group,  was a monetary union created in 1950 to provide a common currency for a number of Britain’s colonies in the Caribbean.  Included were British Guiana (now Guyana), British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Antigua, St. Kitts, Nevis, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Dominica. The British Carribbean Territories was replaced by the East Caribbean States when the territories gained independence from Great Britain in the 1960's and 1970's.  This bronze 1955 half cent was one of the first coins issued for the Territories.  Pictured on the coin is Queen Elizabeth.  The coin has a catalog value of $2.50, however our price is much less.
Item L-BCT-1  BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES 1/2 CENT 1955, UNC. (KM1)    $1.75
Item L-BCT-1x10  10 OF THE ABOVE COINS, UNC.    $9.95
Item L-BCT-1x50  50 OF THE ABOVE COINS, UNC.    $35.00

THE WHITE RAJAH OF SARAWAK

Sarawak silver 20 Cents 1927Sarawak was a privately owned nation ruled by the Brooke family. The Sultan of Brunei awarded it to the English adventurer James Brooke in 1841 for his help putting down a rebellion.  James worked on suppressing piracy and headhunting in the area. The nation stayed under the control of the Brooke family, until 1946, when the last of the "White Rajahs", Charles Vynar Brook,  ceded his country to Great Britain.  The country suffered heavy destruction during World War II and the family could not afford the cost of rebuilding their nation. Sarawak is now part of the nation of Malaysia.  We are pleased to offer the scarce Sarawak  silver 20 Cents of Charles Vynar Brooke. His portrait is on the obverse, and the denomination is on the reverse.  The coin struck for only a single year, 1927, at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England, and has a mintage of only 250,000, most of which were later melted.    It is an historic coin from a private English family that controlled an entire nation.
Item L-SARW-20c  SARAWAK 20 CENTS 1927, SILVER KM17a  F.  $9.50
Item L-SARW-20cx5  5 OF THE ABOVE SARAWAK 20 CENTS  F.  $35.00

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COINS OF NORTH BORNEO Back in stock British North Borneo 1 and 5 Cents

North Borneo was a former British colony that is now part of Malaysia.  It had its own coins until World War II.  We are pleased to offer a two coin set from this now forgotten colony.  The coins include the 1 and 5 Cent, both struck in copper-nickel.  One side of the coin shows the denomination.  The other side shows the countries arms which include two natives (one with a very large sword) upholding a shield that shows a lion and a ship.   The coins were struck at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England and will date from the mid 1930's until 1941.
Item L-BNBSET2   NORTH BORNEO 1 & 5 CENTS (KM3 & 5) VF  $9.75


19th CENTURY TRENGGANU TIN PITIS

Trengganu tin Pitis, 19th CenturyTrengganu, now part of Malaysia, was once an independent sultanate.  They issued this 1 Pitis, or Keping coin during the 19th century.  The crude, uniface coins is undated.  Because the coin is made out of tin, a soft medal that corrodes easily, few coins have survived.    We are pleased to offer this scarce coin for far less than its $50 catalog value.
Item L-TRENG-2  TRENGGANU PITIS, 19th Century (KM2.1) VF-crude    $19.95
 


RARE COIN FROM THE SULTANATE OF MALACCA

Sultanate of Malacca tin Pitas Malacca is located on the West Coast of Malaysia. During the 15th Century it was the preeminent commercial center in Southeast Asia.  Its fine harbor helped make it the wealthiest and most powerful nation in the region, with traders coming from India, Persia, Arabia and China.  Almost all of the coins of the Sultanate were struck in Tin.  This undated 15th century tin Pitis is struck in the same in the name of Al Sultan Al Adil, which translates as "The Just Sultan"  The coins tend to be crude. Most were either melted or deteriorated in the tropical climate making them very difficult for collectors to locate today.
Item L-MAL-SULT  MALACCA TIN PITAS, 15th CENTURY Good-crude  $8.50


RARE COINS FROM PORTUGUESE MALACCA

Portuguese Malacca Tin Bastardo of Joao III Portuguese Malacca 1 Dinheiro 1557-1578 In 1511 the Portuguese conquered Malacca and ruled it for the next 130 years.  Upon taking control, they recalled and melted the tin coins of the Sultanate.  We are pleased to offer two rarely seen coins of Portuguese Malacca. The first is a tin Bastardo (they had colorful names for their coins in those days) of Joao III, who ruled from 1521 to 1557.  The coin is approximately 28mm in diameter and was struck at the Lisbon Mint for use in Malacca. One side shows the Portuguese arms, while the other shows an Armillary sphere, which was a navigation instrument. The coin would grade Fine or Very Fine for wear, however it has a rough, pimply surface as is often found on old tin coins. The second coin is a tin Dinheiro of Sabastiao, who ruled from 1557 to 1578.  The coin was struck at the Malacca mint. It shows the Portuguese arms on one side and a crude sailing ship on the other. The coin grades Fine to Very Fine, however it is crudely struck.  Both coins are quite scarce and are rarely offered.
Item L-MAL-BAST   PORTUGUESE MALACCA 1 BASTARDO OF JOAO III 1521-57 (SS J3.05)     $85.00
Item L-MAL-DIN  PORTUGUESE MALACCA 1 DINHEIRO OF SEBASTIO 1557-78 (SS-S19)
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SCARCE TIN PITIS FROM ACEH

Aceh (Atejeh) 18th century tin pitisAceh (also known as Acheh or Atjeh) is an autonomous province of Indonesia.  For hundreds of years it fought off the attempts of the Europeans conquer its territory.  It finally surrendered to the Dutch in 1903, however the area was never fully pacified. An armed struggle for independence escalated after Indonesia gained its independence.  Aceh suffered major destruction in the December 2004 earthquake and tsunami.  Since then Indonesian and Aceh leaders have ended the armed conflict and joined together to rebuild the province.  This 18th century tin Pitis (or Keveh or Keping) of Aceh is struck in tin.  It is one of the few coins of this once independent nation.
Item L-ACEH  ACEH TIN PITIS, 18th Century VG    $9.75



UNUSUAL NEW GUINEA COIN OF EDWARD VIII Back in stock

New Guinea Penny Edward VIII 1936Edward 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.  One of the few British colonies to issue a coin in his name was New Guinea, perhaps one of the wildest and remotest places on earth. This bronze one penny coin has a center hole, to allow easy stringing by the natives.  Below the hole is the King's monogram. Native designs are shown on both sides of the coin. It is quite an unusual coin from an unusual location of a short-reigning monarch.
Item C-PG-6  NEW GUINEA 1 PENNY EDWARD VIII, 1936 (KM6) AU-UNC.  $7.50

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SCARCE COIN OF CRETE 

Crete 10 Lepta The Mediterranean island of Crete is home to one of the worlds oldest civilizations, the Minoan, which flourished from about 3000BC to 1100BC.  Yet since that time it has been ruled by outside powers.  In 1898 the Ottoman Turks, who had ruled the Island for over 200 years were expelled by the Greeks and Crete was set up as an autonomous territory under the authority of the King of Greece.  In 1900 Crete issued its first modern coins.  Included was this scarce copper-nickel 10 Lepta coin. The coin was struck only a single year: 1900.  Though the design was similar to the circulating Greek 10 Lepta, the coin was intended for use on Crete.  In 1913 Crete was formally united with Greece, bringing to an end the short-lived coinage of Crete.
Item L-CRETE-4   CRETE 10 LEPTA 1900 (KM4) G-VG  $5.00

COINS FROM FAR-OFF TIBET

Tibet coins: 7 1/2 Skar,  1 Sho Tibet is a fabled and isolated country located high in the Himalayas that is now controlled by China..  We offer two interesting coins that reflect the countries rich heritage.  The copper 7 1/2 Skar is an unusual denomination in an unusual shape that is rarely offered to collectors. It has scalloped edges and pictures a Tibetian lion is on one side of the coin. The other side shows a Buddhist Wheel of Life.  The coin dates from 1918 to 1922. The copper 1 Sho also portrays a lion. It was issued from 1918 to 1938.
Item L-TIB-20  TIBET 7 1/2 SKAR, 1918-1922 F  sold out
Item L-TIB-1S  TIBET 1 SHO 1918-1938 F  $2.75


LAWRENCE OF ARABIA COIN FROM HEJAZ  Back in stock

Hejaz coin counterstamped on Ottoman 20 Para coinT. E. Lawrence, popularly known as Lawrence of Arabia, assisted Husain ibn Ali, the Amir of Mecca, lead a revolt against the Ottoman Turks during World War I. He promised to make him ruler of an independent Arabia after the war.  His exploits, which included planning strategy, leading troops and guerilla activities such as blowing up trains, helped bring about a collapse of the Ottoman Empire.  Much to his dismay however, the politicians in the peace conferences following the war did not grant give Husain the promised kingdom.  Instead he was granted just the western strip of the Arabian peninsula, known as Hejaz.  Shortly thereafter he lost his kingdom to the forces of Abdul Azia ibn Saud, who went on to form the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Husain's son's went on to rule the newly formed Kingdoms of Iraq and Jordan.  During and after World War I coins of the Ottoman Empire were counterstamped "al-Hejaz" by Husain at his mint in Mecca.  The counterstamp was applied over the Ottoman Sultan's toughra, thus refuting Ottoman rule in Hejaz and discouraging the exportation of badly needed small change.  We are pleased to offer the counterstamped 20 Para coins of Hejaz from this historic, short-lived kingdom.
Item L-HEJAZ-3  HEJAZ COUNTERSTAMPED 20 PARA  (KM3) (1916-1921) F-VF  $12.00


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