The origin of the term “shilling” as a monetary unit dates back to medieval England. The word “shilling” is believed to have derived from the Old English word “scilling,” which means “to divide” or "to separate."In medieval England, the shilling was a unit of currency introduced during the reig ... |
The Silver Yuan was a currency issued by the Republic of China during a tumultuous period of its history, primarily during the early 20th century. Here’s an overview of its designs and history:Background: The Silver Yuan was introduced in 1914 by the Republic of China to stabilize its economy a ... |
The Peace Dollar is a silver United States dollar coin minted from 1921 to 1928, then again in 1934 and 1935. Early proposals for the coin called for a commemorative issue to coincide with the end of World War I, but the Peace Dollar was issued as a circulating coin. Designed by Anthony de Fran ... |