Biafra-A 1968-69 1 Pound Banknote-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1968-69 1 Pound banknote. The Republic of Biafra seceded from Nigeria in 1967 and fought a war of independence from 1967 to 1970 when it was reabsorbed into Nigeria. During the short life of the Biafran State banknotes were printed for use within its borders.

Afghanistan-An Afghan "Dump" Coin-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of an Afghani "dump" coin. These were local use coins made by hammering small lumps of copper or bronze with a metal die. Mainly quite small and thick because of their crude manufacture. This example measures approx 20mm in diameter.

India-2 Pies Brown of Cochin-Maharaja Postage Stamps

Illustrated below are the 2 Pies (brown) issues of all the Maharajas of Cochin.

This Detail Shows the examples of the 2 dies used in the production of Sri Kerala Varma 3rd issues. Die 1 on the left and Die 2 on the right (the scarcer variety) showing a slightly larger space behind the hat and more of the collar around the neck.

There were also 2 die variants of the 2 pies of issue of Sri Rama Varma 3rd. The example shown here is of Die 2.

An Album Page of Old Turkish Postage Stamps

Shown below is a page from an old album of turkish stamps. The last detail below the page is a stamp of Great Britain used abroad with overprinted local value.

3 Postage Stamps of the Ottoman Empire from an Old Album Page

Republique de Guinee-African Masks and Costumes Postage Stamps

The first stamps of independent Guinea were issued on 5 January 1959. Before that, Guinea used general French Colonies stamps, the stamps of Senegal and stamps of French West Africa.

Issued in the mid 60's and shown below (with details) is a partial set of stamps with illustrations of masks and costumes worn in the country. Missing from the set is a 200F value.

The 1979 New Zealand 1 Dollar Coin

Illustrated above is the 1979 New Zealand 1 Dollar coin. Cupro-nickel. A large coin with a diameter of approx 39mm. Obverse is a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. Reverse is the Coat of Arms surrounded  by the New Zealand "Silver Fern" leaf.