The 1 yen coin of the Empire of Japan was first introduced in 1870 as part of the modernization and westernization efforts initiated during the Meiji Restoration. This coin played a significant role in the early stages of Japan’s transition to a modern currency system.Here are some key points a ... |
The Rupee (abbreviated as ₨, Re., Rs. or रू.) was originally an Indian silver coin. Today, it is the name for the monetary unit of account in India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan, Mauritius, and Seychelles. All these modern Rupee units descended from the original silver coin. In the Maldive ... |
During the reign of Nicholas II, gold coins were minted as part of the currency system in the Russian Empire. These gold coins typically featured Nicholas II’s portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, reflecting the political and cultural context of the time. Here are some of ... |