The Yuan is, in the Chinese language, the base unit of a number of modern Chinese currencies. The distinction between yuan and renminbi is analogous to that between the pound and sterling.A yuán is also known colloquially as a kuài (“piece”). One yuán is divided into 10 jiǎo or coll ... |
The stater (Ancient Greek στατήρ, literally ‘weight’) was an ancient coin of macedonian origin which circulated from the eighth century BC to 50 AD. It was also heavily used by Celtic tribes. Original mintings of this coin such as practiced in Athens valued the stater at a tetradrac ... |
During the reign of Nicholas II, gold coins were minted as part of the currency system in the Russian Empire. These gold coins typically featured Nicholas II’s portrait on the obverse and various designs on the reverse, reflecting the political and cultural context of the time. Here are some of ... |