During the French Third Republic, which lasted from 1870 to 1940, the design of the French franc underwent several changes reflecting the political, social, and economic context of the time. Here’s an overview of the French franc during the Third Republic:Transition from Monarchy to Republic:Th ... |
The real (meaning: "royal", plural: reais later becoming réis) was the unit of currency of Portugal from around 1430 until 1911. It replaced the dinheiro at the rate of 1 real = 840 dinheiros and was itself replaced by the escudo (as a result of the Republican revolution of 19 ... |
The numismatic transformation of the Italian lira over its history reflects not only changes in monetary policy and economic conditions but also the political and cultural evolution of Italy. Here’s a brief overview of the numismatic transformations of the Italian lira:Early Designs (1861-1946) ... |