The Mohur was a historical monetary unit used in India during the Mughal and British colonial periods. Here’s an overview of the Mohur:Origin: The term “Mohur” is derived from the Persian word “muhar,” meaning “sealed” or “stamped.” It was originally used to refer to a gold coin issued by vario ... |
Shaped coins are a unique and increasingly popular trend in numismatics, offering collectors an innovative way to display their passion for coins. Here are some examples of shaped coins:Maple Leaf-shaped coin (Canada): The Royal Canadian Mint issued a coin shaped like a maple leaf, featuring in ... |
The escudo was the currency of Portugal prior to the introduction of the Euro on 1 January 1999 and was removed from circulation on 28 February 2002. The ISO 4217 code of the escudo was PTE. The escudo was subdivided into 100 centavos. Its symbol was the cifrão (), similar to the dollar sign, b ... |