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It is possible to agree with the statement that the coins represent the story imprinted in the metal. This is clearly visible on the coins of the USSR. The fact is that the ears of coins were displayed on the stamped side of the coins (obverse). The number of bands around the headbands corresponded to the number of the union republics of the country. An interesting moment is that in 1948, the administrative-political division of the state compared to 1947 was not 15, but 16 units (republics). It is on USSR coins of the release of 1948-1956 that this type of coinage is characteristic, which is especially important data for coin collectors.
In 1948 coins of seven denominations were minted - 1 and 2, 3 and 5 and 10, 15 and 20 kopecks.
France minted aluminum coins of 1 and 2 francs. A coin of 10 francs was silver. And even though this denomination was made of precious metal, their circulation was huge - 32,354,500 pieces.
French Africa minted aluminum coins of 1 franc.
In Italy, in 1948, coins of 5 lire were issued. Aluminum was chosen for minting. The weight of the coin was 2.5 grams, diameter - 26.7 millimeters. Circulation amounted to 25 125 000 units.
In Denmark, zinc coins were minted in denominations of 1 era. They were released about half a million copies.
Interesting transformations in the image of coins occurred with Canadian 25-ticent coins of 1948 issue - the period of government of the country by King George 6. The coin was produced in silver samples of 800 and weighing 5.83 grams. On the obverse of the coin was the inscription "GEORGIVS VI D: G: REX ET IND: IMP". But in 1948, Great Britain suffered the loss of its former colony, India. In connection with this political event, the legend of the inscription on the coin was changed. And she adopted a new image - “GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX”. This phrase is displayed on the obverse of a 25 cent coin.
