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 ... |
An Anna (Hindustani आना ānā) was a currency unit formerly used in India, equal to 1/16 rupee. It was subdivided into 4 Paise or 12 Pies (thus there were 64 paise in a rupee and 192 pies). The term belonged to the Muslim monetary system. The Anna is not commonly used since India decimalised its ... |
During Abraham Lincoln’s presidency, the United States Mint continued its operations, producing coins for circulation and fulfilling the nation’s monetary needs. Here are some key aspects of the United States Mint during Lincoln’s presidency (1861-1865):Coinage Production: The United States Min ... |