The euro (sign: €; code: EUR) is the official currency of the European Union (EU), and is currently in use in 16 of the 27 Member States. There are eight euro coins, ranging in value from one cent to two euros (each euro is divided into a hundred cents). The coins first came into use in 2002. T ... |
During the British occupation of the Virgin Islands, which occurred sporadically during the 17th and 18th centuries, there was no official mint established on the islands. The British Virgin Islands, consisting of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, were primarily used for agricu ... |
During the reign of Nicholas I of Russia, a variety of gold coins were minted. Nicholas I ruled from 1825 to 1855. Here are the main types of gold coins that circulated during his reign:Imperial Gold Ruble: The Imperial Gold Ruble was the primary gold coin of the Russian Empire during Nicholas ... |