During the reign of Alexander I of Russia, copper coins were also minted alongside gold and silver denominations. Here are the main types of copper coins that circulated during his reign:Kopek: The kopek was the smallest denomination of currency in the Russian Empire, equivalent to one-hundredt ... |
Nicholas II was the last Emperor of Russia, reigning from 1894 until his abdication in 1917 during the Russian Revolution. While Nicholas II did not personally issue copper coins, his reign saw the issuance of various copper coins in the Russian Empire’s currency system. These coins bore his li ... |
During the reign of King George VI, which lasted from 1936 to 1952, a variety of silver and gold coins were minted across the British Empire. Here are some of the main types of silver and gold coins that were issued during George VI’s reign:Gold Sovereign: The gold sovereign was the flagship go ... |