In the 1760s, the industrialized nations of Europe began colonizing the rest of the world, principle Asia and Africa. This trend would continue until the end of World War I in 1918 when imperialism began to wane.
Included in this set are five notes from this time of imperialism; A 1 rupie from German East Africa, a 1 piastre from French Indochina, a 1 cent from Hong Kong, and a 50 and 100 escudos from Portuguese Guinea. This set comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and billfold.