The Yuan is, in the Chinese language, the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The distinction between yuan and renminbi is analogous to that between the pound and sterling.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài (“piece”). One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or coll ... |
The term “Reis” (singular: Real) was the name of the currency used in Portugal and its colonies for several centuries. The origin of the name “Reis” is derived from the Portuguese word for “royal” or “king,” reflecting its historical association with the Portuguese monarchy.During the Middle Ag ... |
The antoninianus was a coin used during the Roman Empire thought to have been valued at 2 denarii. It was initially silver, but was slowly debased to bronze. The coin was introduced by Caracalla in early 215 and was a silver coin similar to the denarius except that it was slightly larger and fe ... |