Strange-Shaped Coins

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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

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Mar 9
3 min

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

This large New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

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Feb 24
3 min

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

This massive New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16
2 min

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is a 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of the...

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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

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Dec 8, 2021
2 min

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

This British colonial coin represents a 6th year Fijian 3 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1961. The Fijian 3 Pence represented the 3rd...

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Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

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Oct 6, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

This ancient Chinese coin is a Wu Zhu (五銖, Five Shu ) issued during the Western Han Dynasty (202 BCE-9 CE). The Wu Zhu are noted for...

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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 22, 2021
2 min

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article

This British Colonial coin represents the 3rd year of the reintroduced Fijian 3 Pence (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian 3 Pence...

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Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 8, 2021
2 min

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

This strange Iraqi coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Iraqi Dinar (1958). The coin was issued by the Republic of Iraq,...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 3, 2021
4 min

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Nkobnkob. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Nkobnkob dates to the early...

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Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Sep 1, 2021
2 min

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This British Colonial coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Penny (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article

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Aug 27, 2021
2 min

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Onoudu. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Onoudu dates to the mid to late...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article

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Aug 20, 2021
3 min

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Okpoho (Efik for Money). A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Okpoho dates to...

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Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article

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Jul 7, 2021
2 min

Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article

This small single-sided has been identified as a Huò Quán (Wealth Coin). The coin is estimated to been of 1 cash value. Coins of this...

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Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article

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Jun 30, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article

This large bronze coin has been identified as a Tenpō Tsūhō. The Tenpō Tsūhō was introduced during the 6th Year of Tenpō (1835), under...

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Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanyou Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1086-1093 CE)-Article

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Jun 23, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanyou Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1086-1093 CE)-Article

This coin has been identified to a reasonable certainty, to be a Yuán-Yōu Tōng-Bǎo. The coin is of a cash type, estimated to be 1 cash...

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Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanfeng Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1078-1085 CE)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Jun 16, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanfeng Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1078-1085 CE)-Article

This coin has been identified to a reasonable certainty, to be a Yuán-Fēng Tōng-Bǎo. The coin is of a cash type, estimated to be 1 cash...

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Coins Of The Tang Dynasty: 1 Cash Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo (Tang Dynasty, 732-907)-Article

smithwicknumismati

May 19, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Tang Dynasty: 1 Cash Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo (Tang Dynasty, 732-907)-Article

This coin has been identified to a reasonable certainty, to be a Kāi-Yuán Tōng-Bǎo. The coin is of a cash type, estimated to be 1 cash...

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Coins Of Emperor Huizhong: 1 Cash Daguan Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1107-1110 CE)-Article

smithwicknumismati

May 12, 2021
2 min

Coins Of Emperor Huizhong: 1 Cash Daguan Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1107-1110 CE)-Article

This coin has been identified to reasonable certainty, to be a Dà Guān Tōng Bǎo (大觀通寶). The coin is of a cash type, estimated to be of 1...

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Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Apr 21, 2021
2 min

Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

This unusual-shaped Indian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Indian Rupee (Series 1965). The coin is minted in an unusual...

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Coins From The Peninsula Colony: 1 Cent (British Malaya, 1945)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Mar 17, 2021
2 min

Coins From The Peninsula Colony: 1 Cent (British Malaya, 1945)-Article

This square-shaped coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the British Malayan Dollar (1939). Unlike many British territories,...

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Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #2: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1965)-Article

smithwicknumismati

Mar 3, 2021
2 min

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #2: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1965)-Article

This coin is a 9th year Fijian Penny (Elizabeth II), dated 1965. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd smallest denomination coin, of the...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article

Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article

Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article

Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanyou Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1086-1093 CE)-Article

Coins Of The Song Dynasty: 1 Cash Yuanfeng Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1078-1085 CE)-Article

Coins Of The Tang Dynasty: 1 Cash Kāiyuán Tōngbǎo (Tang Dynasty, 732-907)-Article

Coins Of Emperor Huizhong: 1 Cash Daguan Tongbao (Song Dynasty, 1107-1110 CE)-Article

Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

Coins From The Peninsula Colony: 1 Cent (British Malaya, 1945)-Article

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #2: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1965)-Article