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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.

Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic

Saharawi is on the United Nations list of disputed or non-self-governing territories. There was a Spanish trading post there in 1476, which was abandoned. The area remained mainly under Spanish influence, becoming a Spanish Protectorate in 1884, this status was changed in 1958 to that of an overseas province, followed by independence in 1975. Morocco occupied and seized most of it in 1976, although it is recognised by 23 states and is a member of the African Union.
2002 Saharawi 100 Pesetas 10 Ecu Silver Proof Crown 2002 Saharawi 100 Pesetas 10 Ecu Silver Proof Crown
St. Helena

Discovered in 1502, it was under Portuguese then Dutch influence, but became subject to British rule in 1673. Its first coinage was in 1973 to celebrate the tercentenary. The coin shown is to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Lady Diana Spencer in 1981.
1973 St Helena 25 Pence 1973 St Helena 25 Pence
St. Helena & Ascension Island

Since 1984, coins have been issued in the name of St. Helena & Ascension Island, although St. Helena also continues to issue coins in its own individual name. Ascension Island has issued coins in its own name since 1978.
Our featured coin is a silver proof crown issued to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coronation.
1993 Saint Helena & Ascension Two Pounds Silver Crown 1993 Saint Helena & Ascension Two Pounds Silver Crown
San Marino

San Marino is the world's smallest and oldest republic. It is surrounded by Italy, but has issued its own coins since 1864. We show one of the new euro coins.
Reverse of 1975 San Marino 1 Scudo Obverse of 1975 San Marino 1 Scudo
São Tomé & Princípe

Islands off the coast of west Africa, discovered and claimed by Portugal in the late 15th century, the sugar-based economy gave way to coffee and cocoa in the 19th century - all grown with plantation slave labor, a form of which lingered into the 20th century. Although independence was achieved in 1975, democratic reforms were not instituted until the late 1980s. Though the first free elections were held in 1991, the political environment has been one of continued instability with frequent changes in leadership and coup attempts in 1995 and 2003. The recent discovery of oil in the Gulf of Guinea is likely to have a significant impact on the country's economy. Unlisted in Krause, our 1997 1,000 Dobras coin features a tribute to Princess Diana.
Obverse of 1997 São Tomé & Princípe 1000 Dobras Reverse of 1997 São Tomé & Princípe 1000 Dobras
Samoa

Discovered in 1772, and declared neutral by Britain, USA and Germany by the Berlin agreement of 1889, but came under German control in 1899. It was occupied by New Zealand between 1914 and 1962 under a United Nations mandate, when it became independent as Western Samoa. It dropped the "Western" in 1997 to become "Samoa". Our coin is from 1994, and is therefore strictly from Western Samoa. It celebrates part of the life of the Queen Mother as Samoa remains a member of the British Commonwealth.
Obverse of 1979 Samoa 10 Dollars Silver Proof Coin Reverse of 1979 Samoa 10 Dollars Silver Proof Coin
Sardinia

Sardinia was a Roman see in the 11th century occupied by Pisa and Genoa. In 1297 it came under the control of James II of Aragon in Spain, passing to the Dukes of Savoy in 1720. In 1861 it formed the nucleus of the new Kingdom of Italy. We show a gold 20 Lire of Victor Emmanuel II from 1859.
Obverse of 1826 Sardinia 80 Lire Reverse of 1826 Sardinia 80 Lire
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia came into existence in 1932, being by the amalgamation of several smaller states. It occupies 80% of the area of the Arabian peninsular. Our photos show a one guinea gold coin, issued during 1370 AH only, approximately 1950 to 1951 in the western calendar.
1370 Saudi Arabian Guinea 1951 1370 Saudi Arabian Guinea 1951
Scotland

We know of no Scottish coins issued before the reign of King David I in about 1134, since when Scotland continued to issue its own coinage until about 1625 after Scotland and England became united under James VI of Scotland and James I of England, who were one and the same person. Our featured coin is an attractive Ryal or Thirty Shillings dated 1567, issued for James VI.
Obverse of 1280 Scotland Silver Penny Reverse of 1280 Scotland Silver Penny
Senegal - 150 Francs

Although prehistoric megaliths exist in Senegal, its modern history begins with its discovery by the Portuguese in the 15th century, and its 17th century settlement by the French. Senegal then remained under French influence or control until it became independent in 1960. Senegal formed a monetary union, the UMAO or Union Monetaire Ouest Africaine (Monetary Union of West African States), which includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Mauretania, Niger, And Togo. Mali was also a member but left in 1962. Some of the countries also issue coins in their own name. Our featured coin dated 1975 was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Eurafrique programme. The obverse has a portrait of Leopold Sedar Senghor the first president of Senegal, and the reverse shows a pelican flying over an outline map of Africa and Europe.
Obverse of 1975 Senegal 100 Francs Reverse of 1975 Senegal 100 Francs
Serbia - 10 Dinars

Serbia arose as an independent state in the 12th century, until the Battle of Serbia in 1389. The next time Serbia hit world news was when a Serbian nationalist started the first world war by assassinating the Austrian Emperor. After the war Serbia emerged once again under King Peter I, as the Kingdom of the South Slavs, shortly afterwards renamed Yugoslavia. Serbia and Montenegro gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1992. Our featured coin is a gold 10 dinara (the plural of dinar) of 1882.
King Peter I on 1882 Serbia 10 Dinars Coin 1882 Serbian 10 Dinar Coin
Seychelles - 25 Rupees

A group of islands off the East African coast, under British control from 1814 to 1976, when it became independent as Republic of Seychelles, it remains a member of the British Commonwealth, which partially explains why our chosen coin commemorates the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of York in 1923, later to become King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother.
Obverse of 1993 Seychelles 25 Rupees Reverse of 1993 Seychelles 25 Rupees
Sierra Leone

In 2005, Sierra Leone is issuing commemorative coins for the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles, and also a memorial coin for Pope John Paul II.
Reverse of 1987 Sierra 10 Leone Obverse of 1987 Sierra 10 Leone
Singapore - Silver $10

Singapore was an important shipping centre in the 14th century. In 1819 the city of Singapore was founded by Sir Stamford Raffles. In 1826 it formed part of the Straits Settlements which became a Crown Colony in 1867, becoming separate in 1946. It joined Malaysia in 1963, but broke away in 1965 to become an independent republic. The $10 photographed celebrates the 10th anniversary of independence.
Obverse of 1989 Singapore 50 Dollars Save The Children Fund Reverse of 1989 Singapore 50 Dollars Save The Children Fund
Slovakia - Silver 200 Koruna Proof Crown

Slovakia was united with the Czechs in 1918 to form Czechoslovakia, which by 1939 was under German control, but was liberated in 1945, before coming under Soviet Russian control until 1989. Slovakia and the Czech Republic separated to form independent states on January 1st 1993.
Don't confuse Slovakia with Slovenia, it's very easy to do. The inscription on our featured Slovakian coin includes the words "SLOVENSKA REPUBLIKA", which looks and sounds like Slovenia, but means Slovak Republic. The reverse shows a locomotive and carriage at the foot of Tatra mountain, commemorating the centennial of the opening of the mountain railway to Lake Strba.
Obverse of 1996 Slovak Republic Silver 200 Korun Reverse of 1996 Slovak Republic Silver 200 Korun
Solomon Islands - Silver $10 Proof Crown

The Solomon Islands were a British Protectorate from 1893 to 1976, when the Islands became self-governing, then in 1978 fully independent. Ethnic violence and other problems undermined and destabilised its society until the Prime Minister requested Australian assistance in 2003 to restore peace under a multi-national force
As a member of the British Commonwealth, Solomon Islands issued the ten dollar coin shown to celebrate the Queen's golden wedding anniversary.
Obverse of 2002 Solomon Island 5 Dollar Silver Proof Coin Reverse of 2002 Solomon Island 5 Dollar Silver Proof Coin
Somalia - Silver $10 Bullion Coin

Somalia was known to the Egyptians at least 1,500 years BC. The region became strategically important after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869. In 1888, Great Britain declared the area of British Somaliland a protectorate. Italian Somaliland was created in 1895 by purchase from the Sultan of Zanzibar. The two areas briefly combined from 1960, but there was a military revolution in 1969. Recent years have been marked by political instability. Somaliland in the northwest is an independent state but is unrecognised by Somalia and most other states.
Obverse of 2007 Somalia 20 Shillings Silver Proof Coin Reverse of 2007 Somalia 20 Shillings Silver Proof Coin
South Africa - Krugerrand

The krugerrand is now South Africa's most famous coin, the world's first one ounce gold bullion coin. South Africa issued its first coinage in 1892.
Paul Kruger on Obverse of 1972 Krugerrand Reverse of 1972 Krugerrand
South Korea - 20,000 Won Olympic Gold Proof

There is friction between the North and South Koreans. South Korea issued a number of gold proof coins in 1970, with low mintages and correspondingly high catalogue values.
From 1986 to 1988, they issued a small series in uncirculated and proof versions with olympic themes to celebrate the Seoul Olympics held in 1988, and at least one subsequent issue. We feature a "kite flying" design issued in 1987 which shows a young boy and girl running along and playing with a kite. One could be forgiven go thinking that kite flying was the national sport of South Korea, but apparently it is a form of wrestling called Ssireum.
Obverse of 1988 South Korean Silver 5,000 Won Reverse of 1988 South Korean Silver 5,000 Won
South Vietnam - 10 Su

South Vietnam corresponded approximately to Annam and Cochin China. The coin shown, a 10 Su, is from 1953, and from the mintmarks, we believe it was struck by the Paris Mint. According to the French, they controlled South Vietnam until 1954, but the coin appears in Krause under The Democratic State of South Vietnam. The obverse shows the conjoined busts of three women, with the inscription "QUOC-GIA VIET-NAM". The reverse shows a rice plant with the word "VIET-NAM", and the value "10 SU".
Obverse of 1953 South Vietnam 10 Su Reverse of 1953 South Vietnam 10 Su
Spain - 100 Pesetas

This 1966 silver 100 pesetas coin features a portrait of General Franco, while the reverse shows a version of the Spanish coat of arms.
Obverse of 1999 Spainish 1500 Pesetas Reverse of 1999 Spanish 1500 Pesetas Coin
Swaziland - 1 Lilengeni

The Swazi 1 lilengeni coin is identical in size weight and colour to the British £1 coin.
1986 Swaziland 1 Lilangeni Coin 1986 Swaziland 1 Lilangeni Coin
Sweden - Riksdaler

Sweden has been an independent kingdom since 1523, when it shook off Danish rule. Our photo shows a 1 Riksdaler of Gustaf Adolph IV dated 1795.
Obverse of 1892 Sweden 5 Ore Reverse of 1892 Sweden 5 Ore
Switzerland - Gold 20 Francs

Switzerland have a very solid tradition of issuing gold coins. 1949 was the last year in which gold coins were generally released.
1949 Swiss 20 Francs Coin 1949 Swiss 20 Francs Coin
Syria - Gold Dinar

The gold dinar is from the Umayyad (descendants of Mohammed) Caliphs circa 720 AD. They were one of the first Moslem coins with inscriptions and without images in line with Moslem beliefs.
710 Syria Dinar Uvayyad Caliphs Gold Coin 710 Syrian Dinar Uvayyad Caliph Gold Coin

Saint Helena, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre, Saint Thomas, Saint Vincent, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somaliland, Spitzbergen, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, and Swaziland to Follow
We are still working on this section, and will be adding images of Saint Helena, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre, Saint Thomas, Saint Vincent, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somaliland, Spitzbergen, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, and Swaziland coins later, perhaps even the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic.

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