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 ... |
A Cash (Chinese: wén) was a type of coin of China and East Asia from the 2nd Century BC until the AD 20th century.Traditionally, Chinese cash coins were cast in copper, brass or iron. In the mid 1800s, the coins were made of 3 parts copper and 2 parts lead. Cast silver coins were periodically p ... |
French Cambodia, a colonial territory of France in Southeast Asia, issued various silver coins during its period of French rule. These coins were used as legal tender in the region and played a crucial role in facilitating trade and commerce. Here’s an overview of the silver coins of French Cam ... |