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World Coin Photograph Gallery

World Coin Photograph Gallery
Coin photos for countries beginning with E
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.

We also have a Coins by Country index page.

East Africa - 5 Cents The name "East Africa" appears on a large number of low value denominations from 1906 to 1964, although there was no country by this name. East Africa was an administrative group of five different British territories, Kenya, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Uganda, and British Somaliland. The East Africa Currency Board issued coins for use in these areas under the auspices of the East Africa High Commission. Our coin shown is a 5 cent of Edward VIII dated 1936, and struck by the King's Norton Metal Company of Birmingham, hence the KN mintmark on the obverse under the word "cents".
Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Uganda later issued their own currencies.

Obverse of 1936 East Africa 5 Cents Reverse of 1936 East Africa 5 Cents
East Caribbean States - $10
The East Caribbean Territories were formed by Barbados, Leeward Islands, and Windward Islands in 1965 after the break-up of the former British Caribbean Territories. Barbados withdrew and started issuing its own coins in 1973. From 1981 it became the East Caribbean States. In its "East Caribbean Territories" persona coins were only issued dated 1980 and 1981. Our featured coin is a 10 dollars of 1997.
1997 East Caribbean States 10 Dollars 1997 East Caribbean States $10
East Caribbean Territories - $10
The East Caribbean Territories were formed by Barbados, Leeward Islands, and Windward Islands in 1965 after the break-up of the former British Caribbean Territories. Barbados withdrew and started issuing its own coins in 1973. From 1981 it became the East Caribbean States. In its "East Caribbean Territories" persona coins were only issued dated 1980 and 1981. Our featured coin is a 10 dollars of 1980 which includes "Caribbean Development Bank" in its inscription.
1980 East Caribbean Territories 10 Dollars

Ecuador - 2 Sucres Discovered by the Spanish in 1526, Ecuador remained under Spanish control as part of Nueva Grenada until 1822, when Antonio Sucre, a lieutenant of Simon Bolivar, defeated the Spanish. It joined Gran Colombia until 1830. Just as Bolivar is celebrated through much of Latin America, Sucre is honoured on Ecuador's coins. His portrait appears on our featured coin which is a 2 (dos) sucres dated 1973. This coin date was never released for circulation, although a small quantity recently came to light after the demise of the Birmingham Mint.

Obverse of 1973 Ecuador 2 Sucres Reverse of 1973 Ecuador 2 Sucres
Eire - Silver £1
The Republic of Ireland has issued its own coins since 1928 when it was known as "The Irish Free State". The obverse of this silver proof millennium pound coin shows the Irish harp symbol used on all Eire's coins. The reverse shows the Broighter Boat, an iron age relic from 2000 years ago.
Irish Millennium Pound Coin
Egypt - Tetradrachm
One of the best known of the ancient civilisations, Egypt has been ruled by Greeks Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman Turks, and Britain from 1882 to the end of world war II. The coin shown is a tetradrachm of the Ptolemy dynasty, descendants of a Roman general who ruled Egypt for many generations. Obverse of Ancient Egyptian Coin Reverse of Ancient Egyptian Coin
England - Gold Noble of Henry VI
England was not united with Scotland until the reigns of James I or Anne. This photo shows a gold noble of King Henry VI circa 1425. The noble was worth one third of a pound. Henry VI of England Gold Noble
Equatorial Guinea - 15,000 Francos
The Republic of Equatorial Guinea was discovered by Portuguese explorer Fernão do Po in 1471, and it remained in Portuguese control until 1778 when it was traded to Spain. The British maintained a base there from 1827 to 1843 to combat the slave trade. It was known as Spanish Guinea from 1926 to 1963, and achieved independence in 1968. About this time, it adopted the CFA franc (Communaut Financiaire Africaine) as its currency, and issued its first coins in 1969.
We showcase an impressively large (100 mm) silver proof coin weighing one kilo. Obverse of Equatorial Guinea Silver Proof 15,000 Francos Reverse of Equatorial Guinea Silver Proof 15,000 Francos
Estonia - 10 Krooni
After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940, it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. It will accede to the EU in May 2004 and to NATO in the summer of 2004.
Our featured coin is a silver proof crown issued to commemorate the XXV Olympics in 1992. Obverse of 1992 Estonia 10 Krooni Silver Proof Crown Reverse of 1992 Estonia 10 Krooni Silver Proof Crown

East Africa, East Caribbean States, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia and Ethiopia to Follow
We are still working on this section, and will be adding images of East Africa, East Caribbean States, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia and Ethiopia coins later.

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East Africa - 5 Cents The name "East Africa" appears on a large number of low value denominations from 1906 to 1964, although there was no country by this name. East Africa was an administrative group of five different British territories, Kenya, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Uganda, and British Somaliland. The East Africa Currency Board issued coins for use in these areas under the auspices of the East Africa High Commission. Our coin shown is a 5 cent of Edward VIII dated 1936, and struck by the King's Norton Metal Company of Birmingham, hence the KN mintmark on the obverse under the word "cents". Kenya, Madagascar, Tanzania, and Uganda later issued their own currencies.
East Caribbean States - $10 The East Caribbean Territories were formed by Barbados, Leeward Islands, and Windward Islands in 1965 after the break-up of the former British Caribbean Territories. Barbados withdrew and started issuing its own coins in 1973. From 1981 it became the East Caribbean States. In its "East Caribbean Territories" persona coins were only issued dated 1980 and 1981. Our featured coin is a 10 dollars of 1997.
East Caribbean Territories - $10 The East Caribbean Territories were formed by Barbados, Leeward Islands, and Windward Islands in 1965 after the break-up of the former British Caribbean Territories. Barbados withdrew and started issuing its own coins in 1973. From 1981 it became the East Caribbean States. In its "East Caribbean Territories" persona coins were only issued dated 1980 and 1981. Our featured coin is a 10 dollars of 1980 which includes "Caribbean Development Bank" in its inscription.

Ecuador - 2 Sucres Discovered by the Spanish in 1526, Ecuador remained under Spanish control as part of Nueva Grenada until 1822, when Antonio Sucre, a lieutenant of Simon Bolivar, defeated the Spanish. It joined Gran Colombia until 1830. Just as Bolivar is celebrated through much of Latin America, Sucre is honoured on Ecuador's coins. His portrait appears on our featured coin which is a 2 (dos) sucres dated 1973. This coin date was never released for circulation, although a small quantity recently came to light after the demise of the Birmingham Mint.
Eire - Silver £1 The Republic of Ireland has issued its own coins since 1928 when it was known as "The Irish Free State". The obverse of this silver proof millennium pound coin shows the Irish harp symbol used on all Eire's coins. The reverse shows the Broighter Boat, an iron age relic from 2000 years ago.
Egypt - Tetradrachm One of the best known of the ancient civilisations, Egypt has been ruled by Greeks Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman Turks, and Britain from 1882 to the end of world war II. The coin shown is a tetradrachm of the Ptolemy dynasty, descendants of a Roman general who ruled Egypt for many generations.
England - Gold Noble of Henry VI England was not united with Scotland until the reigns of James I or Anne. This photo shows a gold noble of King Henry VI circa 1425. The noble was worth one third of a pound.
Equatorial Guinea - 15,000 Francos The Republic of Equatorial Guinea was discovered by Portuguese explorer Fernão do Po in 1471, and it remained in Portuguese control until 1778 when it was traded to Spain. The British maintained a base there from 1827 to 1843 to combat the slave trade. It was known as Spanish Guinea from 1926 to 1963, and achieved independence in 1968. About this time, it adopted the CFA franc (Communaut Financiaire Africaine) as its currency, and issued its first coins in 1969. We showcase an impressively large (100 mm) silver proof coin weighing one kilo.
Estonia - 10 Krooni After centuries of Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian rule, Estonia attained independence in 1918. Forcibly incorporated into the USSR in 1940, it regained its freedom in 1991, with the collapse of the Soviet Union. Since the last Russian troops left in 1994, Estonia has been free to promote economic and political ties with Western Europe. It will accede to the EU in May 2004 and to NATO in the summer of 2004. Our featured coin is a silver proof crown issued to commemorate the XXV Olympics in 1992.