The term “Escudo,” which means “shield” in Portuguese, was adopted as the name for the currency of Portugal and its former colonies. The name has historical significance and reflects the emblematic role of the shield in Portuguese heraldry and symbolism.The Escudo was introduced as the official ... |
During the reign of King George VI in Canada, several silver dollar coins were issued. Here are some key details about the silver dollar coins featuring George VI:1935 Silver Dollar: The first Canadian silver dollar featuring George VI was issued in 1935. This coin was minted to commemorate the ... |
The Reichsmark (RM) was the official currency of Germany from 1924 to 1948. It replaced the Papiermark as the currency of the Weimar Republic and continued to be used during the Nazi regime under Adolf Hitler. The Reichsmark was subdivided into 100 Reichspfennig.The Reichsmark underwent signifi ... |