Interesting Coins — Around The World

Cameroon, 2011, 1000 Francs

 In the 20th century numismatics became the most popular hobbies in the world.
Central banks began to produce different commemorative coins to the delight of collectors.
Here are some of the most unusual coins from all over the world.
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Côte d'Ivoire, in 2010, 1,000 francs

Mongolia, in 2011, 500 MNT

Australia, 2011

Liberia, in 2001, $ 10

Liberia, in 2005, $ 10

Congo, in 2007, 10 francs

Palau, 2008

Canada, in 2002, $ 20

Niue, 2008, $ 1

Benin, of 2011, 100 francs

France, in 2010, EUR 10

The Polish zloty coin of 10, dedicated to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Turkey

Niue, 2008. "Kaliningrad", a coin from the series "Amber Road", $ 1

Latvia 1 Lats

Cambodia, chetyrehliky soaring Buddha, 3,000 riel

Spain, the research vessel Hesperides, 2007, EUR 10