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World Coin Photograph Gallery
World Coin Photograph Gallery
Coin photos for countries beginning with B

We present a picture gallery of world coins. The main purpose of this page is to encourage surfers to appreciate the wealth, diversity and beauty of different coins from around the world. If it also helps those with coins to identify, then we shall consider this as a bonus.
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We also have a Coins by Country index page.

Bahamas

The Bahamas consists of about 3,000 islands to the north of Cuba with a population of only about 250,000. The islands were discovered by Columbus in 1492, but they were not settled by the Spanish. In 1626, they came under British influence which has continued despite brief periods of Spanish control. Full independence was gained in 1973, but The Bahamas remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
1978 Bahamas 10 Dollars Coin 1978 Bahamas $10 Coin
Bahrain

Bahrain has only issued its own coins since 1965, and became fully independent in 1971. our featured coin, a silver proof 5 dinars, shows the Amir, Sheik Isa Bin Salman on the obverse, while the reverse pictures a Rhim gazelle. It was issued as part of an international World Wildlife Fund (WWF) collection.
1986 Bahrain Silver 5 Dinars 1986 Bahrain Silver 5 Dinars
Bangladesh

The British ruled India and Pakistan until 1947, when they were "partitioned". West and East Pakistan were physically separated by 1,000 miles of India, and eventually in 1971 East Pakistan broke away to become Bangladesh. Bangladesh is a member of the British Commonwealth.
The obverse of our featured coin shows a stylised version of a shapla flower.
Obverse of 1993 Bangladesh 1 Taka Coin Reverse of 1993 Bangladesh One Taka Coin
Barbados

The first coinage ever issued specifically for Barbados was the 1788 penny token shown. It was issued by local plantation owner Sir Philip Gibbs. The obverse shows the head of presumably a black African slave, with the motto "I Serve" beneath. the reverse design is a large pineapple with the inscription "BARBADOES PENNY 1788". Note the original Portuguese spelling of Barbadoes.
1788 Barbados Penny Token 1788 Barbados Penny Token
Belgium - 5 Francs

Belgium has had a history of change. It has been an independent kingdom since 1830. Our photo shows a silver five franc crown of Leopold II from 1873.
1873 Belgium 5 Francs Coin 1873 Belgium 5 Franc Coin
Belize - 5 Dollars

Previously British Honduras, Belize has been independent since 1981, remaining a member of the British Commonwealth. Our featured coin is a silver proof crown issued for the Queen's golden wedding in 1997, and has the Queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on the reverse. The obverse shows Belize's coat of arms with its motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO, which translates as "I flower (or flourish) in the shade".
Obverse of 1977 Belize $5 The Queen and Prince Philip on the Reverse of Belize $5 Silver Crown
Bermuda - Crown

Bermuda was discovered in 1503 and became a British Crown colony in 1684. It used sterling currency until 1970 when it decimalised. The 1964 crown is one of only two pre-decimal coins ever issued by Bermuda.
1964 Bermuda Crown Coin 1964 Bermuda Crown Coin
Bhutan - 300 Ngultrums

Bhutan is in the Himalayas to the north of India. It was conquered by Tibet in the 9th century, but is an independent monarchy under Indian protection since 1949. The coin shown is a 300 Ngultrums of 1992, and is particularly appropriate as archery is the national sport of Bhutan.
1992 Bhutan 300 Ngultrums Olympics Coin 1992 Bhutan 300 Ngultrum Olympic Coin
Bolivia - 4000 Pesos Bolivianos

Bolivia lies between Brazil, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay. It was part of the Inca Empire, until conquered by Spain. Independent since 1825, and named after Simon Bolivar, it has had a turbulent political history.
1979 Bolivia Gold 4000 Dollars Coin 1979 Bolivia Gold $4000 Coin
Botswana

Botswana became independent from Britain in 1966, when it issued the first coins in its own name. OuR featured coin shows its coat of arms on the obverse, we still have not discovered the meaning the the word IPELEGENG! The reverse shows a Slaty Egret, and was issued as part of a World Wildlife Fund silver proof crown collection.
1986 Botswana Silver 2 Pulas 1986 Botswana Silver 2 Pulas
Brazil - Gold 20,000 Reis

Discovered by the Portuguese in 1500, Brazil was under Portuguese control until 1822, when it became independent, although under a Portuguese ruler. Its language and customs are still Portuguese. Our coin is a gold 20,000 reis of Emperor Peter II dated 1856.
1856 Brazil Gold 20,000 Reis 1856 Brazil Gold 20,000 Reis
Britain - George III Halfpenny

The Romans named Britain Britannia, and the figure shown on this George II halfpenny is similar to that used on Roman coins of Augustus almost 2,000 years ago.
1771 British Halfpenny Coin George III Britannia Reverse of 1771 British Halfpenny Coin George III
British Virgin Islands - Dolphins

The British Virgin Islands are a small group of islands in the Caribbean, and as their name suggests, are under British influence rather than American. As all parts it are close to the sea, it is therefore quite appropriate for dolphins to feature on some of its coins.
2005 British Virgin Islands $10 Dolphins on Reverse of 2005 British Virgin Islands $10
British West Africa - One Tenth Penny

British West Africa consisted of Gambia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria and Gold Coast, now called Ghana. Coins were issued from 1907 to 1958. Our photo shows a one tenth penny of George V dated 1936.
1936 British West Africa One Tenth of a Penny George V 1936 British West Africa One Tenth of a Penny George V
Brunei - $10

Brunei became a British Protectorate in 1888, but regained independence in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for six centuries, the current ruler is both Sultan and Head of Government, Sir Hassanal Bolkiah. The Ten Dollar coin shown was issued to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Brunei Currency Board.
1977 Brunei $10 of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Reverse of 1977 Brunei Silver Proof $10
Bulgaria - Silver 5 Leva

Bulgaria has had some king of national identity since the 7th century, came under Turkish rule from 1395 until it became a fully independent monarchy in 1908. The monarchy was abolished in 1946, and it came under Russian influence until very recently, changing its name to the Republic of Bulgaria in 1989. The silver 5 Leva coin shows Prince Ferdinand I.
1892 Bulgaria 5 Leva 1892 Bulgaria 5 Leva Coin

Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Biafra, Bohemia & Moravia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, & Burundi to Follow
We are still working on this section, and will be adding images of Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Biafra, Bohemia & Moravia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, & Burundi coins later.

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