These were the last coins that circulated in the Soviet Union prior to its dissolution. The Rouble banknote is in Crisp Uncirculated condition. This set comes in a presentation folder as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Over the years I have handled many Chinese Lunar Series pieces, but these are among the nicest I have ever seen. —1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999—People born in the Year of the Rabbit are articulate, talented, and ambitious. They are virtuous, reserved, and have excellent taste. Rabbit people are admired, trusted, and are often financially lucky. They are fond of gossip but are tactful and generally kind. Rabbit people seldom lose their temper. They are clever at business and being conscientious, never back out of a contract. They would make good gamblers for they have the uncanny gift of choosing the right thing. However, they seldom gamble, as they are conservative and wise. They are most compatible with those born in the years of the Sheep, Pig, and Dog.
Over the years I have handled many Chinese Lunar Series pieces, but these are among the nicest I have ever seen. —1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007—People born in the Year of the Pig are chivalrous and gallant. Whatever they do, they do with all their strength. For Boar Year people, there is no left or right and there is no retreat. They have tremendous fortitude and great honesty. They don’t make many friends but they make them for life, and anyone having a Boar Year friend is fortunate for they are extremely loyal. They don’t talk much but have a great thirst for knowledge. They study a great deal and are generally well informed. Boar people are quick tempered, yet they hate arguments and quarreling. They are kind to their loved ones. No matter how bad problems seem to be, Boar people try to work them out, honestly if sometimes impulsively. They are most compatible with Rabbits and Sheep.
One of two very cute and cuddly Panda pieces acquired from a Chinese Mint represented at the ANA Show in San Francisco in 2005. Both the Great Wall and the Panda are uniquely emblematic of China and are considered national treasures. China has effectively used pandas as gifts to foreign zoos to stimulate deeper contacts and improve relations, as their gift of two Pandas to the National Zoo in Washington D.C. proved to be effective during the Cold War. China’s pride in this unique wildlife ambassador is currently now being matched by their efforts to restore the Panda’s threatened population. The latest inventory of the Panda population conducted by the Chinese government found the number of giant panda in the wild has increased from 1,100 in 1988 to more than 1,590 today. The present rapid growth taking place in China now promises both greater interest in these amazing creatures and some new challenges as people’s views of their native habitat change.
This is one of four beautiful butterfly coins I was able to purchase at a show in San Francisco a few months ago. I really can’t tell you much about the pieces except that they have been very popular with our eBay customers and I’m sure they will continue to be a favorite among Lepidoptera fanciers.
This is one of four beautiful butterfly coins I was able to purchase at a show in San Francisco a few months ago. I really can’t tell you much about the pieces except that they have been very popular with our eBay customers and I’m sure they will continue to be a favorite among Lepidoptera fanciers.
12.0000 grams, Stainless Steel, 30 mm. Obv: Standing figure facing right. Rev: Value and date within wreath. Mintage: 4,015,000.
9.0000 grams, 0.5000 Silver 0.1447 oz. ASW, 26.5 mm. Obv: Head right. Rev: Value in center circle flanked by dates. Mintage: 8,800,000.
3.6000 grams, 0.5000 Silver 0.0579 oz. ASW, 20.5 mm. Obv: Head right. Rev: Value in center circle flanked by dates. Mintage: 1,500,000.
Bronze, 18mm. Ruler: George V. Obv: Crowned Bust left. Rev: Value within beaded circle.
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-55a.
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-905.
Listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins as KM-43.
This bronze medal was struck by the Israeli Coins and Medals Corporation, has a 59 millimeter diameter and weighs 97 grams.
This note is not yet listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-269c.
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