Helvetia is a personification of Switzerland and has been a prominent symbol on Swiss coins for centuries. The depiction of Helvetia on Swiss coins carries several layers of meaning:National Identity: Helvetia represents the Swiss nation and embodies the values, ideals, and identity of the Swis ... |
The real (meaning: "royal", plural: reais later becoming réis) was the unit of currency of Portugal from around 1430 until 1911. It replaced the dinheiro at the rate of 1 real = 840 dinheiros and was itself replaced by the escudo (as a result of the Republican revolution of 19 ... |
French Indochina, 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 served as a means of facilitating trade and commerce. Here’s an overview of the silver coins of French Indoch ... |