2015 KRAUSE Standard Catalog of World Coins. 2001-Date, 9th Edition

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by  George S. Cuhaj

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Standard Catalog of
WORLD COINS
2001-Date
9th Edition
George S. Cuhaj, Editor • Thomas Michael, Market Analyst • Harry Miller, U.S. Market Analyst
Deborah McCue, Database Specialist • Kay Sanders, Editorial Assistant
Special Contributors
Thomas Augustsson • Hans-Henning Goehrum
Melvyn Kassenoff • Egon Conti Rossini
Pabitra K. Saha • Gerhard Schön • Jacek Suchan
Bullion Value (BV) Market Valuations
Valuations for all platinum, gold, palladium and silver coins of the more common, basically bullion types, or those
possessing only modest numismatic premiums are presented in this edition based on market spot prices of:
$1,450 per ounce for platinum $1,300 per ounce for gold
$775 per ounce for palladium $22.00 per ounce for silver
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INTRODUCTION 3
INTRODUCTION
W
elcome to the 9th edition of the The accuracy of the information offered
21st Century Standard Catalog in this volume is assured through the
of World Coins. The most recent assistance of a vast number of contributing
annual version of our ever growing series coin dealers, collectors, manufacturers and
of comprehensive reference catalogs is researchers who have lent their knowledge
designed to meet the needs of those whose to the compiling of this reference by
interest in coins exceeds the casual jingle providing our staff with information on new
of those in your pants pocket or purse. issues, new dates to existing types, accurate
Perhaps you have traveled overseas and mintages and expanded up-to-date pricing.
still have some coins that came home with To them all, we offer a heartfelt “Thank
you, maybe you read in the news about You” for their generosity and dedication to
the Euro circulating commemoratives or the advancement of our
issues from recently formed nationnss,, oorr sshhaarreedd fi eld of coin
you are a long-term collector who ccoolllleecting.
wants to wade out into the Coins
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descriptions of thhee bbee able to see the latest
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varieties and values in multiple grades of your favorite issues. You may also fi nd
preservation. In short, just about all of the additional coin books and supplies at www.
information you could want on the most shopnumismaster.com. Thanks for using
modern coins of the world. our services.
With the information presented in these Finally, to you the reader, we extend
listings, one can marvel at the ingenuity of our wishes that you may enjoy using this
today’s most inventive world mints, which catalog as much as we have enjoyed its
are striking coins in a variety of shapes, production. Look it over, put it to good use
sizes, colors and textures. Enjoy the and please let us know if you have any
practicality of coins designed for serious comments or questions.
circulation in durable metals. Celebrate the
advent of coins made of acrylic materials, Best Wishes,
those which house precious stones, display
selective gold overlays or are pad-printed The Editorial Staff of the
in colorful designs. All are here in this 21st Standard Catalog of World Coins
Century edition.
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4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Many individuals have contributed countless changes, which have been incorporated into the current edition. While all may not be
acknowledged, special appreciation is extended to the following who have exhibited a special enthusiasm for this edition.
Dylan Arthur Eugene Freeman Dimitar Mihov Leon Saryan
Esko Ahlroth Peter Frei Juozas Minikevicius Erwin Schäffer
Thomas Augustsson Arthur Friedburg Andy Mirski Jacco Scheper
Oksana Bandrivska Tom Galway Ing. Benjamin M. Mizrachi R. Dr. Andreas Schikora
Albert Beck Hans-Henning Goehrum Paul Montz Gerhard Schön
Anton Belcev Flemming Lyngbeck Hansen Horst-Dieter Müller George Schumacher
Jan Bendix David Harrison Michael G. Nielsen Alexander Shapiro
Richard Benson Istvan Hegedus Bill Noyes Ole Sjoelund
Shamik Biswas Frans Hellendall Alberto Paashaus Mira Spijker
Gunta Bluke Emmanuel Henry Frank Passic Heimo Steriti
Joseph E. Boling Jennifer Hird Martin Peeters Jacek Suchan
Richard Borek jun. Teréz Horváth Marc Pelletier Steven Tan
Al Boulanger Serge Huard Kirsten F. Petersen Mehmet Tolga Taner
Mark A. Brown Sadhir Humnabadkar Andreas Pitsillides Rivka Toledano
Maruta Brûkle Nelva G. Icaza Gastone Polacco Amelia Travaglini
Mahdi Bseiso Hector Carlos Janson Juri Pschegorlinski Anthony Tumonis
Chris Budesa Alex Kaglyan Jordi Puigdemasa Erik J. Van Loon
John T. Bucek Melvyn Kassenoff Frank Putrow Natanya van Niekerk
Adolpho Cayón Craig Keplinger Kitty Quan Neil Vance
Clemente Cayón Rodolphe Krempp Yahya Qureshi Carmen Viciedo
Juan Cayón Alex Lazarovici Dr. Dennis G. Rainey Wakim Wakim
Fred Colombo Ma Tak Wo Ivan Rakitin Paul Welz
Wilhelm R. Eglseer Ranko Mandic William M. Rosenblum J. Brix Westergaard
Esko Ekman Rajender Maru Egon Conti Rossini J. Hugh Witherow
Andrzej Fischer Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans Pabitra K. Saha Joseph Zaffern
Dagmar Flachén Bernhard H. Mayer Remy Said
AUCTION HOUSES
Dix-Noonan-Webb MPO Auctions Stephen Album Rare Coins
Heritage World Coin Auctions Münzenhandlung Harald Möller, GmbH St. James’s Auctions
Fritz Rudolf Künker Noble Numismatics, Pty. Ltd. World Wide Coins of California
Marudhar Arts Stack’s, Bowers and Ponterio
WORLD MINTS, CENTRAL BANKS AND DISTRIBUTORS
Austrian Mint Offi cial Sales Company of MDM Royal Mint
Banco de Mexico the Bulgarian Mint Mennica Polska Royal Australian Mint
Banque Centrale Du Helvetic Mint Mincovna Kremnica Royal Belgian Mint
Luxembourg Imprensa Nacional - Casa da Mint of Finland, Ltd. Royal Canadian Mint
Bank du Liban Moeda, S.A. Mint of Norway Royal Dutch Mint
Black Mountain Coins Israel Coins & Medals Corp. Monnaie de Paris
Royal Thai Mint
Casa de la Moneda de Cuba Istituto Poligrafi co e Zecca Moscow Mint
Servei D’Emissions Principat
Casa da Moeda do Brasil dello Stato I.p.A. National Bank of the Republic
D’Andorra
Central Bank of D.P.R. Korea - Jablonex Group - Division of of Belarus
Singapore Mint
Kumbyol Trading Corp. Czech Mint National Bank of Ukraine
South African Mint
Central Bank of the Russian Japan Mint New Zealand Mint
Staatliche Munze Berlin
Federation JVP Investment Coins Numiscom
Staatliche Munze Baden-
CIT Kazakhstan Mint Numistrade Gmbh & Co. kg.
Wurttemberg
Czech National Bank KOMSCO - South Korea PandaAmerica
Downies Latvijas Banka Perth Mint Talisman Coins
East India Company Lietuvos Bankas Pobjoy Mint Thailand Treasury Department
Educational Coin Company Lithuanian Mint Real Casa de la Moneda – Uffi cio Filatelico e
Faude & Huguenin Magyar Penzvero Zrt. Spain Numismatico - Vatican
Global Coins & Medals Ltd. - Mayer’s Mint GmbH Romanian Mint United States Mint
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COUNTRY INDEX 5
COUNTRY INDEX
Afghanistan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Egypt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .398 New Zealand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .771
Albania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Estonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .401 Nicaragua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .781
Alderney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Ethiopia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .403 Niger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .782
Algeria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Falkland Islands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .404 Nigeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .782
Andorra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Fiji . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .413 Niue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .782
Angola. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Finland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .426 North Korea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624
Argentina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 France. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .434 Norway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .832
Armenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 French Polynesia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .466 Oman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .835
Aruba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Gabon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467 Pakistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .836
Ascension Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Gambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467 Palau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .837
Australia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Georgia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .467 Panama. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .862
Australia - Kangaroo Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Germany. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .468 Papua New Guinea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .863
Australia - Koala Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Ghana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481 Paraguay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .864
Australia - Kookaburra Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Gibraltar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .481 Peru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .866
Australia - Lunar Year Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Gough Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1090 Philippines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .868
Australia - Nugget Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Great Britain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .494 Pitcairn Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .869
Australia - Platypus Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Greece. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .517 Poland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .871
Austria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Guatemala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .520 Portugal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .901
Azerbaijan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Guernsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .521 Qatar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .909
Bahamas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144 Guinea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .526 Romania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .911
Bahrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 Guyana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 Russia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .917
Bangladesh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Haiti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 Rwanda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .959
Barbados. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146 Honduras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .527 Saint Helena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .960
Belarus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 Hungary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 Saint Helena & Ascension. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .961
Belgium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169 Iceland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .536 Samoa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .963
Belize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 India . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .537 San Marino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .968
Benin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174 Indonesia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .545 Saudi Arabia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .972
Bermuda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .176 Iran. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .546 Serbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .973
Bhutan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Iraq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .547 Seychelles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .974
Bolivia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Ireland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .548 Shawnee Tribal Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .975
Sierra Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .977
Bosnia - Herzegovina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 Isle of Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .551
Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .984
Botswana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Israel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .578
Slovakia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .990
Brazil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183 Italy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .588
Slovenia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .996
British Antarctic Territory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185 Ivory Coast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595
Solomon Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1001
British Indian Ocean Territory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186 Jamaica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596
Somalia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1009
British Virgin Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187 Japan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .596
Somaliland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1017
Bulgaria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199 Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .603
South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1018
Burundi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198, 202 Jordan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .608
South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands .1032
Cambodia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202 Kazakhstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .609
South Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658
Cameroon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204 Kenya . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622
Spain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1036
Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205 Kiribati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .622
Sri Lanka. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1057
Canada - Gold Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .270 Korea, North . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .624
Stoltenhoff Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1090
Canada - Platinum Bullion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273 Korea, South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .658
Sudan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1059
Canada - Silver Bullion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .264 Kuwait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .661
Suriname . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1059
Cape Verde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274 Kyrgyzstan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .662
Swaziland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1060
Cayman Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .275 Lao . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .665
Sweden. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1061
Central African States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276 Latvia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .668
Swharawi Arab D.R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .960
Chad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .277 Lebanon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675
Switzerland. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1062
Chile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 Lesotho. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675
Syria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1067
China - Gold Lunar Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .301 Liberia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .675
Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305
China - Gold Panda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .299 Libya. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .688
Tajikistan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1067
China - Palladium Panda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Liechtenstein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .688
Tanzania . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1069
China - Peoples Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .279 Lithuania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .689
Thailand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1070
China - Platinum Panda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Luxembourg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .693
Togo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1077
China - Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Macau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .697
Tokelau Island. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1080
China - Silver Lunar Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293 Macedonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .699
Tonga . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1081
China - Silver Panda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .296 Madagascar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .700
Transnistria. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1082
China - Taiwan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Malawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .701
Trinidad & Tobago. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1086
Colombia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .306 Malaysia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .707
Tristan da Cunha. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1087
Comoros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Maldive Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711 Tunisia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1091
Congo Democratic Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .309 Malta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .712 Turkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1096
Congo Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .307 Mauritania. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .714 Uganda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1107
Cook Islands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .320 Mauritius. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715 Ukraine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1112
Costa Rica. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366 Mexico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .715 United Arab Emirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1138
Cote d’Ivoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .595 Moldova . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .735 United States of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1141
Creek Nation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .366 Monaco. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739 Uruguay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1164
Croatia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .368 Mongolia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .741 Uzbekistan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1165
Cuba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .370 Morocco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .749 Vanuatu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1166
Cyprus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .379 Mozambique. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .751 Vatican City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1169
Czech Republic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .381 Nagorno-Karabakh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .752 Venezuela . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1175
Denmark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 Namibia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .753 Viet Nam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1176
Djibouti. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .394 Nauru . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .754 West African States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1178
Dominican Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395 Nepal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .756 Yemen Republic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1178
East Caribbean States. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .395 Netherlands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .859 Yugoslavia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1179
East Timor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 Netherlands Antilles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .768 Zambia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1179
Ecuador. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397 New Caledonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .770 Zimbabwe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1183
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HOW TO USE THIS CATALOG
This catalog is designed to serve the needs of the Western alphabet are similarly identifi able as they often
both the novice and advanced collectors. It provides carry portraits of their current rulers, the familiar lettering,
a comprehensive guide to world coins struck in the sometimes in combination with a companion designation
21st century (2001 to present). It is arranged so that in the local language.
persons with a basic knowledge of world history and a Collectors have the greatest diffi culty with coins that
casual acquaintance with coin collecting can consult it do not bear legends or dates in the Western systems.
with confi dence and ease. The following explanations These include coins bearing Cyrillic lettering attributable
summarize the general practices used in preparing to Bulgaria, Russia, the Slavic states and Mongolia; the
the catalog listings. However, because of specialized Greek script peculiar to Greece, Crete and the Ionian
requirements, which may vary by country and political era Islands; the Amharic characters of Ethiopia; or Hebrew in
within a country, these should not be considered ironclad. the case of Israel. Dragons and sunbursts along with the
distinctive word characters attribute a coin to the Oriental
ARRANGEMENT
countries of China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Viet Nam and
Countries are arranged alphabetically. Political changes their component parts.
within a country are arranged chronologically. In countries The most diffi cult coins to identify are those bearing only
where Rulers are the single most signifi cant political entity, Persian or Arabic script and its derivatives, found on the
a chronological arrangement by Ruler has been employed. issues of nations stretching in a wide swath across North
Distinctive sub-geographic regions are listed alphabetically Africa and East Asia, from Morocco to Indonesia, and the
following the country’s main listings. A few exceptions to Indian subcontinent, although the task of identifi cation on
these rules may exist. If a location is in question, please the more modern issues of these lands is often eased by
refer to the Country Index. the added presence of Western alphabet legends.
Diverse coinage types relating to fabrication methods, A predominant design feature on the coins of Nepal
revaluations and change in denomination systems have is the trident; while neighboring Tibet features a lotus
been identifi ed, separated and arranged in a logical blossom or lion on many of their issues.
fashion. Chronological arrangement is employed for most To assist in identifi cation of the more diffi cult coins, we
circulating coinage. Monetary system reforms will fl ow in have assembled the Instant Identifi er Charts. They are
order of their institution. Special non-circulating types such designed to provide a point of beginning for collectors
as Essais, Piedforts, Patterns, Trial Strikes, Mint and Proof by allowing them to compare unidentifi ed coins with
sets follow at the end of the individual county’s listings. photographic details from typical issues.
Within a coinage type, coins will be listed by We also suggest reference to the comprehensive
denomination, from smallest to largest. Numbered types Country Index.
within a denomination will be ordered by their fi rst date of
DENOMINATIONS
issue.
The second basic consideration to be met in the
IDENTIFICATION
attribution of a coin is the determination of denomination.
The most important step in the identifi cation of a coin is Since denominations are usually expressed in numeric
the determination of the nation of origin. This is generally rather than word form on a coin, this is usually quite easily
easily accomplished where the country name appears in accomplished on coins from nations which use Western
easy to read characters; if in doubt, use the country index. numerals, except in those instances where issues are
The coins of Great Britain do not have the county name, devoid of any mention of face value, and denomination
just the name and image of the ruler. must be attributed by size, metallic composition or weight.
The coins of many countries beyond the English- Coins illustrated in this volume are generally illustrated in
language realm, such as those of French, Italian or Spanish actual size up to 55mm in diameter. Illustrations of coins
heritage, are also quite easy to identify through reference larger than 55mm are reduced to 55mm, and the actual
to their legends, which appear in the national languages size is indicated in the listing of the type.
based on Western alphabets. In many instances the name The sphere of countries stretching from North Africa
is spelled exactly the same in English as in the national through the Orient, on which numeric symbols generally
language; while in other cases it varies only slightly, like unfamiliar to Westerners are employed, provide the
Italia for Italy, Belgique or Belgie for Belgium, Brasil for collector with a challenge. This is particularly true on nearly
Brazil and Danmark for Denmark. all pre-20th Century issues. In many cases as the years
This is not always the case, however, as in Soumi for progressed, Western-style numerals are often presented
Finland, Norge for Norway, Espana for Spain, Slovensko for in combination with the local numeric systems on these
Slovakia, Sverige for Sweden and Helvetia for Switzerland. coins.
Some other examples include: Empire Cherifi n Maroc for Determination of a coin’s currency system can also be
Morocco, Estados Unidos Mexicanos for United Mexican valuable in attributing the issue to its country of origin. The
States (Mexico) and Etat du Grand Liban - State of Great table of Standard International Numeral Systems presents
Lebanon (Lebanon). lists of the basic numeric designations found on coins
With the introduction of the Euro Coinage, some of non-Western origin. Although denomination numerals
member nations have identifi ed their coin with only country are generally prominently displayed on coins, it must be
initials, such as BE for Belgium, IR for Italy, RF for France. remembered that these are general representations of
Thus it can be seen there are instances in which a little characters, which individual coin designers may have
effort in the rudiments of foreign languages can be most rendered in a wide variety of engraving styles. Where
helpful. In general, colonial possessions of countries using numeric or script denominations designation forms peculiar
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to a given coin or country apply, such as the script used The following table indicates the year dating for the
on some Persian (Iranian) issues, they are so indicated or various eras, which correspond to 2014 in Christian
illustrated in conjunction with the appropriate listings. calendar reckoning, but it must be remembered that there
are overlaps between the eras in some instances.
DATING
Christian era (AD) - 2014
Coin dating is the fi nal basic attribution consideration. Muslim era (AH) - AH1435
Here, the problem can be more diffi cult because the Solar year (SH) - SH1392
reading of a coin date is subject not only to the vagaries of Monarchic Solar era (MS) - MS2573
numeric styling, but to calendar variations caused by the Vikrama Samvat (VS) - VS2071
observance of various religious eras or regal periods from Saka era (SE) - SE1936
country to country, or even within a country. Here again, Buddhist era (BE) - BE2557
with the exception of the sphere from North Africa through Bangkok era (RS) - RS233
the Orient, it will be found that most countries rely on Chula-Sakarat era (CS) - CS1376
Western date numerals and Christian (AD) era reckoning, Ethiopian era (EE) - EE2007
although in a few instances, coin dating has been tied Korean era - 4347
to the year of a reign or government. The Vatican, for Javanese Aji Saka era (AS) - AS1947
example dates its coinage according to the year of reign Fasli era (FE) - FE1424
of the current pope, in addition to the Christian-era date. Jewish era (JE) - JE5774
Countries in the Arabic sphere generally date their coins Roman - MMXIV
to the Muslim era (AH), which commenced on July 16, 622
AD (Julian calendar), when the prophet Mohammed fl ed Coins of Asian origin - principally Japan, Korea, China,
from Mecca to Medina. As their calendar is reckoned by Turkestan and Tibet and some modern gold issues of
the lunar year of 354 days, which is about three percent Turkey - are generally dated to the year of the government,
(precisely 2.98%) shorter than the Christian year, a dynasty, reign or cyclic eras, with the dates indicated in
formula is required to convert AH dating to its Western Asian characters which usually read from right to left. In
equivalent. To convert an AH date to the approximate AD recent years, however, some dating has been according to
date, subtract three percent of the AH date (round to the the Christian calendar and in Western numerals. In Japan,
closest whole number) from the AH date and add 622. A Asian character dating was reversed to read from left to
chart converting all AH years from 1010 (July 2, 1601) right in Showa year 23 (1948 AD).
to 1450 (May 25, 2028) may be found elsewhere in this More detailed guides to less prevalent coin dating
catalog under the name Hejira Date Chart. systems, which are strictly local in nature, are presented
The Muslim calendar is not always based on the lunar with the appropriate listings.
year (AH), however, causing some confusion, particularly Some coins carry dates according to both locally
in Afghanistan and Iran, where a calendar based on the observed and Christian eras. This is particularly true in
solar year (SH) was introduced around 1920. These dates the Arabic world, where the Hejira date may be indicated
can be converted to AD by simply adding 621. In 1976 in Arabic numerals and the Christian date in Western
the government of Iran implemented a new solar calendar numerals, or both dates in either form.
based on the foundation of the Iranian monarchy in 559 The date actually carried on a given coin is generally
BC. The fi rst year observed on the new calendar was 2535 cataloged here in the fi rst column (Date). If this date is
(MS), which commenced March 20, 1976. A reversion to in a non-Christian dating system, such as ‘AH’ (Muslim),
the traditional SH dating standard occurred a few years the Christian equivalent date will appear in parentheses(),
later. for example AH1336(1917). Dates listed alone in the date
Several different eras of reckoning, including Christian column which do not actually appear on a given coin, or
and Muslim (AH), have been used to date coins of the dates which are known, but do not appear on the coin, are
Indian subcontinent. The two basic systems are the generally enclosed by parentheses with ‘ND’ at the left, for
Vikrama Samvat (VS), which dates from Oct. 18, 58 BC, example ND(1926).
and the Saka era, the origin of which is reckoned from Timing differentials between some era of reckoning,
March 3, 78 AD. Dating according to both eras appears on particularly the 354-day Mohammedan and 365-day
various coins of the area. Christian years, cause situations whereby coins which
Coins of Thailand (Siam) are found dated by three carry dates for both eras exist bearing two year dates
different eras. The most predominant is the Buddhist era from one calendar combined with a single date from
(BE), which originated in 543 BC. Next is the Bangkok or another.
Ratanakosindsok (RS) era, dating from 1781 AD; followed Countermarked Coinage is presented with both
by the Chula-Sakarat (CS) era, dating from 638 AD. The ‘Countermark Date’ and ‘Host Coin’ date for each type.
latter era originated in Burma and is used on that country’s Actual date representation follows the rules outlined above.
coins. For a more detailed information on coin dating see the
Other calendars include that of the Ethiopian era (EE), Illustrated Coin Dating Guide for the Eastern World by
which commenced seven years, eight months after AD Albert Galloway, Krause Publications, F+W Media, 2012.
dating; and that of the Jewish people, which commenced
NUMBERING SYSTEM
on Oct. 7, 3761 BC. Korea claims a legendary dating from
2333 BC, which is acknowledged in some of its coin dating. Some catalog numbers assigned in this volume are
Some coin issues of the Indonesian area carry dates based on other established references. This practice has
determined by the Javanese Aji Saka era (AS), a calendar been observed for two reasons: First, when world coins
of 354 days (100 Javanese years equal 97 Christian or are listed chronologically they are basically self-cataloging;
Gregorian calendar years), which can be matched to AD second, there was no need to confuse collectors with totally
dating by comparing it to AH dating. new numeric designations where appropriate systems
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already existed. As time progressed we found many of of the planchets and yet provide a coin quite similar in
these established systems incomplete and inadequate appearance to its predecessor as in the case of the copper
and many have now been replaced with KM numbers. If plated zinc core United States 1983 cent.
numbers have changed, appropriate cross-referencing Modern commemorative coins have employed still
has been provided. more unusual methods such as bimetallic coins, color
Some of these references used in this catalog are (Y#) applications and precious metal or gem inlays.
identifi ed assigned by R.S. Yeoman, or slight adaptations
OFF-METAL STRIKES
thereof, in his Modern World Coins, and Current Coins of
the World(cid:1) Off-metal strikes previously designated by “OMS” which
MINTAGES also included the wide range of error coinage struck in
other than their offi cially authorized compositions have
Quantities minted of each date are indicated where
been incorporated into Pattern listings along with special
that information is available; the uncirculated mintages
issues, which were struck for presentation or other reasons.
numbers include those inserted into annual uncirculated
sets. For combined mintage fi gures the abbreviation “Inc. PRECIOUS METAL WEIGHTS
Above” means Included Above, while “Inc. Below” means
Listings of weight, fi neness and actual silver (ASW),
Included Below. “Est.” beside a mintage fi gure indicates
gold (AGW), platinum or palladium (APW) content of
the number given is an estimate of the intended mintage or
most machine-struck silver, gold, platinum and palladium
an advertised mintage limit when the fi nal (actual) mintage
coins are provided in this edition. This information will be
fi gure is not known.
found at the start of a type description, followed by other
MINT AND PRIVY MARKS information related to the coin.
The ASW, AGW and APW fi gures were determined by
The presence of distinctive, but frequently
multiplying the gross weight of a given coin by its offi cially
inconspicuously placed, mintmarks indicates the mint
known standard or tested fi neness and converting the
of issue for many of the coins listed in this catalog. An
resulting gram or grain weight into troy ounces, rounded
appropriate designation in the date listing note the
to the nearest hundredth of an ounce. A silver coin with
presence, if any, of a mint mark on a particular coin type by
a 24.25-gram weight and .875 fi neness for example,
incorporating the letter or letters of the mint mark adjoining
would have a fi ne weight of approximately 21.22 grams,
the date, i.e., 2010D or 2005R.
or a .6822 ASW, a factor that can be used to accurately
The presence of mint and/or mintmaster’s privy marks
on a coin in non-letter form is indicated by incorporating a determine the intrinsic value for multiple examples.
letter in lower case within parentheses adjoining the date; The ASW, AGW or APW fi gure can be multiplied by
i.e. 2010(sm). The corresponding mark is illustrated or the spot price of each precious metal to determine the
identifi ed in the introduction of the country. current intrinsic value of any coin accompanied by these
In countries where privy marks are used, such as designations.
Australia, Canada and Isle of Man, a letter in (a) may be Coin weights are indicated in grams (abbreviated “g”)
employed or a descriptive word may be used to describe along with fi neness where the information is of value in
it in the listing or in reference to the chart at the beginning differentiating between types. These weights are based
of that country’s listings. on 31.103 grams per troy (scientifi c) ounce, as opposed
to the avoirdupois (commercial) standard of 28.35 grams.
METALS
Actual coin weights are generally shown in hundredths of
Each numbered type listing will contain a description of a gram; i.e., 0.500 SILVER 2.92g.
the coins metallic content. The traditional coinage metals
WEIGHTS AND FINENESSES
and their symbolic chemical abbreviations are:
Platinum - (PT) C opper - (Cu) As the silver and gold bullion markets have advanced
Gold - (Au) S ilver - (Ag) and declined sharply over the years, the fi neness and total
Copper-Nickel- (CN) L ead - (Pb) precious metal content of coins has become especially
Nickel - (Ni) Zinc - (Zn) signifi cant where bullion coins - issues which trade on
Tin - (Sn) B ronze - (Ae) the basis of their intrinsic metallic content rather than
Aluminum - (Al) numismatic value - are concerned. In many instances,
During the 18th and 19th centuries, most of the world’s
such issues have become worth more in bullion form than
coins were struck of copper or bronze, silver, and gold.
their nominal collector values or denominations indicate.
Commencing in the early years of the 20th century,
Establishing the weight of a coin can also be valuable
however, numerous new coinage metals, primarily non-
for determining its denomination. Actual weight is also
precious metal alloys, were introduced. Gold has not
necessary to ascertain the specifi c gravity of the coin’s
been widely used for circulation coinages since World
metallic content, an important factor in determining
War I, although silver remained a popular coinage metal
authenticity.
in most parts of the world until after World War II. With the
disappearance of silver for circulation coinage, numerous TROY WEIGHT STANDARDS
additional compositions were introduced to circulating 24 Grains = 1 Pennyweight
coinage applications. 480 Grains = 1 Ounce
Most recent is the development of clad or plated 31.103 Grams = 1 Ounce
planchets in order to maintain circulation life and
UNIFORM WEIGHTS
extend the life of a set of production dies as used in the
production of the copper-nickel clad copper 50 centesimos 15.432 Grains = 1 Gram
of Panama or in the latter case to reduce production costs 0.0648 Gram = 1 Grain
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AVOIRDUPOIS STANDARDS A dash (-) to the left of given values in a specifi c value
27-11/32 Grains = 11 Dram fi eld indicates a lack of a collectible premium. A coin in
437-1/2 Grains = 1 Ounce these lower grades would be worth only its face or intrinsic
28.350 Grams = 1 Ounce value. A dash (-) to the right of given values may mean
BULLION VALUE very few or no examples of that grade exist for the type.
BV in a price location stands for Bullion Value, which
The simplest method for determining the bullion value
can be determined by multiplying the actual precious
of a precious metal coin is to multiply the actual precious
metal weight by the current spot price for that metal. Using metal weight by the current spot metal price.
the example above, a silver coin with a .6822 actual silver For the convenience of overseas collectors and for
weight (ASW) would have an intrinsic value of $12.25 U.S. collectors doing business with overseas dealers, the
when the spot price of silver is $17.95. If the spot price of
exchange rate for current currencies is presented in the
silver would increase to $22.50, that same coins’ intrinsic
Foreign Exchange Table.
value would rise to $15.35.
PHOTOGRAPHS MEDALLIC ISSUES
To assist the reader in coin identifi cation, every effort Medallic issues are similar to coin-type issues and can
has been made to use actual size images of each type generally be identifi ed as commemoratives produced to the
listed. When available both sides are illustrated. When
country’s established coinage standards but without the
the coin has a diameter of 39mm or larger, usually the
usual indicator of denomination. These pieces sometimes
side required for identifi cation of the type is illustrated. All
feature designs adapted from the country’s regular issue
coins up to 55mm are illustrated actual size, to the nearest
1/2mm up to 25mm, and to the nearest 1mm thereafter. or commemorative coinage, and occasionally have been
Coins larger than 55mm diameter are illustrated in issued in conjunction with related coinage issues.
reduced size, with the actual size noted in the descriptive Medallic issues, though bearing these similarities to
text of the listing. Where slight change in size is important
coinage issues, are not coins and therefore are not listed
to coin type identifi cation, actual millimeter measurements
in this catalog but can be found in the companion catalog
are stated in the listing.
Unusual World Coins(cid:1) These Medallic issues are also listed
TRADE COINS
on our searchable web catalog at www.NumisMaster.com.
From approximately 1750-1940, a number of nations,
RESTRIKES, COUNTERFEITS
particularly European colonial powers and commercial
traders, minted trade coins to facilitate commerce with
Deceptive restrike and counterfeit (both contemporary
the local populace of Africa, the Arab countries, the
and modern) examples exist of some coin issues. Where
Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East.
possible, the existence of offi cial restrikes is noted.
Such coins generally circulated at a value based on the
weight and fi neness of their silver or gold content, rather Warnings are also incorporated in instances where
than their stated denomination. Examples include the particularly deceptive counterfeits are known to exist. If
sovereigns of Great Britain and the gold ducat issues of you are uncertain about the authenticity of a coin held in
Austria, Hungary and the Netherlands. These coins will be
your collection, or being offered for sale, one should take
segregated into a Trade coinage section near the end of
the precaution of having it authenticated by one of the
the domestic issues.
recognized third party grading services. Their services are
VALUATIONS
reasonably priced, and their products are widely accepted
Values quoted in this catalog represent the current retail by collectors and dealers alike.
market and are compiled from recommendations provided
and verifi ed through various source documents and NON-CIRCULATING LEGAL TENDER COINS
specialized consultants. It should be stressed, however,
Coins of non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) origin are
that this book is intended to serve only as an aid for
individually listed and integrated by denomination into
evaluating coins, actual market conditions are constantly
changing and additional infl uences, such as particularly the regular listings for each country, excepting where
strong local demand for certain coin series, fl uctuation large, established serialized categories exist. These
of international exchange rates, changes in spot price coins fall outside the customary defi nitions of coin-of-the-
of precious metals and worldwide collecting patterns
realm issues, but where created and sold by, or under
must also be considered. Publication of this catalog is
authorization of, agencies of sovereign governments
not intended as a solicitation by the publisher, editors or
contributors to buy or sell the coins listed at the prices expressly for collectors. These are primarily individual
indicated. coins and sets of a commemorative nature, marketed at
All valuations are stated in U.S. dollars, based on careful prices substantially in excess of both face and intrinsic
assessment of the varied international collector markets.
value, and usually do not have counterparts released
Valuations for coins priced below $100.00 are generally
for circulation. If you are only interested in coins which
stated in full amounts, i.e. 37.50 or 95.00, while valuations
circulate in commerce we offer a catalog titled Collecting
at or above that $100.00 are rounded off in even dollars
- i.e. $125.00 is expressed 125. A comma is added to World Coins, which lists world issues since 1901. The
indicate thousands of dollars in value (12,500.) current edition is available at www.shopnumismaster.com.
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