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The collection of African coins from the 20th and 21st centuries reflects the continent’s vast cultural heritage, diverse economies, and deep historical roots. Throughout this period, African nations have issued a variety of denominations, including centimes, shillings, pesewas, dirhams, pounds, francs, leones, naira, rand, and kwacha, often subdivided into smaller units like cents or piasters. The introduction of post-independence currencies marked a significant shift from colonial monetary systems to uniquely African coinage.

Key symbols on African coins often depict wildlife, national heroes, cultural motifs, and indigenous patterns. Many coins feature Africa’s rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and giraffes, symbolizing strength, endurance, and national pride. Other common elements include tribal masks, shields, traditional drums, and important historical figures, representing the continent’s vibrant traditions and struggles for independence.

Unlike European coins, which frequently showcase monarchs and historical architecture, or Asian coins, which emphasize calligraphy and spiritual symbols, African coins stand out for their celebration of nature and cultural identity. Many designs incorporate local scripts, Swahili, Arabic, and indigenous languages, further distinguishing them from other regions.

This collection provides valuable insights for collectors and historians, showcasing Africa’s economic transformations, artistic craftsmanship, and the unique blend of history and culture embedded in its coinage.

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Malawi Coin Malawian 5 Kwacha | Fisherman | KM57 | 2006

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Nigeria | 1 Shilling Coin | Palm | Km:5 | 1959 - 1962

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Nigeria | 6 Pence Coin | Cacao beans | Km:4 | 1959

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South Africa 50 Cent Suid-Afrika - Afrika Borwa Coin KMUC23 2016

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Kenya 20 Shillings | Mzee Jomo Kenyatta Coin | KM36.1 | 2005 - 2009

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Kenya 40 Shillings | Independence | Mwai Kibaki Coin | KM33 | 2003

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Mauritius 1/2 Rupee - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | Stag | KM54 | 1987 - 2022

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Mauritius | 20 Rupees Bank of Mauritius | Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | KM66 | 2007 - 2022

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Mauritius 10 Rupees - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | Sugar Cane Coin | KM61a | 2016 - 2019

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Mauritius 5 Rupees - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | Palm Trees Coin | KM56a | 2012 - 2018

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Mauritius 10 Rupees - Seewoosagur Ramgoolam | Sugar Cane Coin | KM61 | 1997 - 2016

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Tunisia ½ Dinar FAO Coin KM303 1976 - 1983

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Tunisia ½ Dinar FAO Coin KM318 1988 - 1990

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Tunisia ½ Dinar FAO Coin KM346 1996 - 2013

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Tunisia 1 Dinar FAO Coin KM304 1976 - 1983

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South Africa 10 Cents English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA Coin KM161 1996 - 2000

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Namibia 5 Dollars Coin KM5 1993 - 2015

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Egypt 50 Qirsh / Piastres Coin | Cleopatra | KM942.2 | 2007 - 2021

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Large Sphinx | KM379 | 1956 - 1958

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | small Sphinx | KM378 | 1954 - 1956

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Egypt 5 Qirsh Coin | Pyramids of Giza | KM622 | 1984

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | KM395 | 1958 - 1966

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Egypt 1 Qirsh Coin | Pyramids of Giza | Tughar | KM553 | 1984

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | Sultan Hussein Kamel | KM316 | 1916 - 1917

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | Large Sphinx | KM381 | 1955 - 1958

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | King Farouk | Fez | KM360 | 1938 - 1943

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | Falcon | UAR Emblem | KMA423 | 1972

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Egypt | 5 Piastres Coin | Hawk of Quraish | Km:A428 | 1972

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | Hussein Kamel | KM313 | 1917

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | Sultan Hussein Kamel | KM315 | 1916 - 1917

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Egypt 5/10 Qirsh Coin | Mehmed V | KM304 | 1910 - 1913

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Egypt 5 Milliemes Coin | KM394 | 1960 - 1966

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Egypt 10 Milliemes Coin | King Farouk | KM361 | 1938 - 1943

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | Fuad | King of Egypt | KM344 | 1929 - 1935

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Egypt 1 Pound Coin | magnetic | Tutankhamuns Mask | KM940a | 2005 - 2020

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Egypt | 2 1/2 Milliemes Coin | King Ahmed Fuad I | Km:356 | 1933

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Egypt | 5 Milliemes Coin | King Farouk | Fez | KM363 | 1938 - 1941

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Egypt 1 Millieme Coin | KM393 | 1960 - 1966

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Mozambique 10 000 Meticais Coin | Rhinoceros | KM131 | 2003

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Mozambique 10 Meticais Coin | Cotton Plant | KM117 | 1994

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Mozambique 50 Centavos Coin | Dibinda | KM98 | 1980 - 1982

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Mozambique 1 Metical Coin | Woman | KM137 | 2006 - 2019

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Mozambique 50 Meticais Coin | Leopard | KM119 | 1994

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