The ruble or rouble is used in Belarus, Russia, Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Transnistria, and was the currency unit of several other countries, notably countries influenced by Russia and the Soviet Union. One ruble is divided into 100 kopecks (Russian: копейка, kopeyka).According to one version ... |
The Battle of Adwa, which took place on March 1, 1896, was a historic event in which Ethiopian forces decisively defeated the Italian army. It is a significant event in African history as it marked one of the few instances during the colonial era when an African nation successfully resisted Eur ... |
Gold Napoleon: Napoleon Bonaparte issued gold coins known as “Napoleons” or “Napoleons d'or.” These coins featured his portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, including imperial symbols such as the imperial eagle.Silver Francs: Napoleon’s silver coins included francs of vari ... |