Russian
English
Deutsch
Spanish
Português
In 1969, there were several events that will be interesting to the numismatists of the world. In particular, there are present the beginning of coinage, change of national currency and other facts.
For a start, it is worth noting an interesting event in Belgium. It was 1969 that was the beginning of the minting of a coin of 10 francs. This coin was minted for only 10 years, and a portrait of King Baudouin was placed on its obverse. The reverse side of the coin was decorated with the emblem of the state.
Also in 1969, Fiji adopted a new national currency. She became the Fiji dollar, which was divided into 100 cents. Almost immediately minted coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 cents, as well as a dollar coin. On the obverse, the bust of Elizabeth II is placed, and the reverse is decorated with various products and tools characteristic of the nation.
This also applies to Jamaica. In 1969, this country received independent status, having the opportunity to adopt its own currency. She became the Jamaican dollar, on the obverse of the coins of which the emblem and legend was indicated, and on the reverse various elements of nature or portraits of famous personalities were minted.
However, this is not the end of events, here you can highlight:
1. Change the appearance of coins in Iran. Now on the copies of large denominations on the obverse, the profile of Mohammed Reza, the Shah of the country, is minted. Large lots of coins of a new type were issued.
2. In Ireland, the decimal monetary system was adopted. Coins were issued in denominations of half, 1, 2, 5, 20 and 50 pence. Full transition to the system is completed in 2 years.
