Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Hungary - Forint - 100 - 1998
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I owe credits to my friend and colleague for the coins from Hungary. I have never visited this country, but am fascinated to know more about the country after seeing the coins.
The following gives the complete information about the metal and make of the coin:
Information Courtesy: Numista
The following gives the complete information about the metal and make of the coin:
Country | Hungary |
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Year | 1996-2010 |
Metal | Bi-Metallic Brass plated Steel center in Stainless Steel ring |
Weight | 8 g |
Diameter | 23.8 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Observe | Lettering: MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG 1997 |
Reverse | Lettering: BP. 100 FORINT |
Monday, January 23, 2012
India - British - Anna - 1/4 - 1940
One Quarter Anna - British India.
Here is the coin features:
Here is the coin features:
Country | India - British |
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Year | 1940-1942 |
Value | 1/4 Anna (1/64) |
Metal | Bronze |
Weight | 4.6 g |
Diameter | 25.33 mm |
Engraver | Percy Metcalfe (obverse) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | yes |
Obverse | Lettering: GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR |
Reverse | Lettering: ONE QUARTER ANNA INDIA 1940 |
Edge | Smooth |
Friday, January 20, 2012
India - Republic - Pice - 1 - 1954
Though this coin is called PICE, my father vouched that they used to call the coin "Chilli Kaasu". This probably meant the lower denomination post Indian Independence.
This is one of the coins which were issued by Government of India after 1950 when India became Republic. This coin was minted during 1950-1955.
It should be noted that the coin was introduced when Indian Coinage was not decimal in nature. 64 Pice constituted 1 Rupee. The Pice was equal to 1/4 Anna which was in circulation.
The following are the details of my coin:
This is one of the coins which were issued by Government of India after 1950 when India became Republic. This coin was minted during 1950-1955.
It should be noted that the coin was introduced when Indian Coinage was not decimal in nature. 64 Pice constituted 1 Rupee. The Pice was equal to 1/4 Anna which was in circulation.
The following are the details of my coin:
Country | India - Republic |
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Year | 1950-1955 |
Value | 1 Pice = 1/4 Anna = 1/64 Rupee (1/64) |
Metal | Bronze |
Weight | 2.95 g |
Diameter | 21 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | yes |
Mint | Calcutta (No Mint Mark) |
Observe | Three lions emblem, Lettering: GOVERNMENT·OF·INDIA |
Reverse | Prancing horse facing left, Lettering: ONE PICE * एक पैसा 1951 |
Information Courtesy: Numista
India - Gwalior - Anna - Paav - 1913
I bought this coin before seriously pursuing coin collection as a full-time hobby. Even years back I was fascinated with coins.
Maybe now only the passion is starting to build up. I bought this coin from a book store in Bangalore.
I am now surprised to why I bought this coin, because this was sold by sticked packaging it in a plastic sheet. I had to carefully remove to see the observe side.
The quality of the coin is not that good. Following is the statistical information about the coin.
Note: The Year 1970 inscribed in the coin is Vikram Samvat 1970, and A.D 1913.
Information Courtesy: Numismata
Maybe now only the passion is starting to build up. I bought this coin from a book store in Bangalore.
I am now surprised to why I bought this coin, because this was sold by sticked packaging it in a plastic sheet. I had to carefully remove to see the observe side.
The quality of the coin is not that good. Following is the statistical information about the coin.
Note: The Year 1970 inscribed in the coin is Vikram Samvat 1970, and A.D 1913.
Country | Indian princely states (Gwalior) |
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Year | 1970 (1913) |
Calendar | Nepalese |
Value | 1/4 Anna (1/64) |
Metal | Copper |
Weight | 6.6 g |
Diameter | 22 mm |
Thickness | 2.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | yes |
Information Courtesy: Numismata
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Wishlist - New Indian commemorative coins
There are two sets of commemorative coins that I am eagerly waiting for.
- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly come out with coins of Rs5 denomination to commemorate the centenary year of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
- RBI to issue Rs 5 coins to commemorate civil aviation.
The news of commemorative coin for civil aviation was revealed in December 2011. Some blogs like this are reporting the coin already hit the stands. Let me see where to get this coin. Anyone know where to get this coin, please comment.
Hungary - Forint - 5 - 2006
I owe credits to my friend and colleague for the coins from Hungary. I have never visited this country, but am fascinated to know more about the country after seeing the coins.
The following gives the complete information about the metal and make of the coin:
The following gives the complete information about the metal and make of the coin:
Country | Hungary |
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Year | 1992-2010 |
Metal | Nickel-brass |
Weight | 4.2 g |
Diameter | 21.2 mm |
Thickness | 1.30 mm |
Engraver | István Kósa, István Bartos |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Observe | Crane bird, Lettering: MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG 1993 |
Reverse | Denomination, Lettering: BP. 5 FORINT |
Edge | Smooth |
Information Courtesy: Numismata
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Philippines - Sentimo - 25 - 2004
The twenty-five sentimo coin is currently the fourth-lowest denomination coin of the Philippine Piso.
Value | 0.25 Philippine Peso |
Mass | 3.8 g |
Diameter | 20 mm |
Edge | Plain |
Composition | Brass plated steel |
Color | Yellow |
Observe | 'Republika ng Pilipinas', denomination, year of minting |
Reverse | Words 'Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' along the border. Logo of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, year of design |
Source: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Website
Rwanda - Franc - 50 - 2003
But in depth information about the coin is not available there also.
The Rwandan franc is the currency of Rwanda. It is subdivided into 100 centimes.
The franc became the currency of Rwanda in 1916, when Belgium occupied the previously German colony and the Belgian Congo franc replaced the German East African rupie. Rwanda used the currency of Belgian Congo until 1960, when the Rwanda and Burundi franc was introduced. Rwanda began issuing its own francs in 1964.
There are plans to introduce a common currency, a new East African shilling, for the five member states of the East African Community by the end of 2012.
Coins - 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100
Symbol - FRw, RF, R₣
ISO Code - RWF
Composition of 50 Francs - Nickel Plated Steel
Coin Quality: Medium to Poor
Source: Wikpedia
Monday, January 16, 2012
Philippines - Sentimo - 10 - 2007
The ten sentimo coin is currently the third-lowest denomination coin of the Philippine piso after the one sentimo and five sentimo. It is the oldest denomination under 1 piso to remain in the country's circulation, having been introduced in 1880 during the Spanish rule of the islands.
Value | 0.10 Philippine Peso |
Mass | 2.5 g |
Diameter | 17 mm |
Edge | Milled |
Composition | Copper plated steel |
Years of minting | 1880–present |
Observe - Design | 'Republika ng Pilipinas', denomination, year of minting |
Observe - Designer | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Observe - Design date | 1993 |
Reverse - Design | Words 'Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' along the border. Logo of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Reverse - Designer | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Reverse - Design date | 2007 |
Source: Wikpedia
Philippines - Sentimo - 5 - 2007
Philippine peso coins are issued by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) for circulation in the Philippines and are currently available in seven denominations.
The five sentimo coin is currently the second-lowest denomination coin of the Philippine piso after the one sentimo. It is identical in its dimensions to the one sentimo coin, thus it features a hole through its middle.
The five sentimo coin is currently the second-lowest denomination coin of the Philippine piso after the one sentimo. It is identical in its dimensions to the one sentimo coin, thus it features a hole through its middle.
Value | 0.05 Philippine Peso |
Mass | 1.9 g |
Diameter | 15.5 mm |
Edge | Plain (with 4 mm central hole) |
Composition | Copper plated steel |
Years of minting | 1903–present |
Observe - Design | 'Republika ng Pilipinas', denomination, year of minting |
Observe - Designer | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Observe - Design date | 1993 |
Reverse - Design | Words 'Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' along the border |
Reverse - Designer | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas |
Reverse - Design date | 2007 |
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