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Republic of madagascar

REPUBLIC OF MADAGASCAR
1970 10 FRANCS (2 Ariary)
KM# 11
3.5000 grams Aluminum-Bronze
F.A.O. Series
Obv: Vanilla plant
Rev: Value within horns of ox head

I display the ox head as the obverse in my collection [but the date is on the side with the vanilla plant].

 

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Is it not actually an opium plant ? A.k.a where vanilla, opium scent and heroin comes from ?

 

Here my free eBay Bucks buy!!! 1946 Maybe AU-58? But only took 1 photo that was good.
I need a new camera for Sure!! Better lights !

 

I do not know the precise plant used on the coin. Krause describes it as a vanilla plant. I just read this interesting Wikipedia description of the vanilla plant:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanilla

Apparently, it was not possible to grow the Mexican flat-leaved variety of vanilla in Madagascar until some fellow discovered that it could be hand-pollinated (because it normally takes some special symbiotic insect to perform the pollination). Due to hand pollination, it thrived in places like Madagascar. I learn something every day at CT.

 

The Schön says it is "Gewürzvanille (Vanilla planifolia - Orchidaceae)". That would be this one then.

Christian

 

A Conder Token in a condition you don't see every day. I'm very happy with this one in hand!


Lancashire - Rochdale, D&H 149 -- graded NGC MS66RB

 

This is not a new coin to my collection but wanted to share it as it's an 2010 Kangaroo at Sunset $1 Sliver BU coin. Only 7000 minted.The one ounce silver BU Australian coin was struck for an international program that featured the worlds most sought after crowns and it bears the exclusive Fabulous "F 15"Privy Mark

 

Here are a few pictures of left over change from Aruba after having a few beers at a sidewalk cafe...Now Aruba is no longer under the Dutch Rule and has its independence. I wonder if their coinage has changed it's been a few year since my last land fall there.

 

:thumb:Very nice Only 1 lower mintage was the Kilo.999AG Buy!! Plus the Aruba Wow Nice pic ken Paddy54:yes:

 

Hi
These were my last two acquisitions ..

 

thanks for posting these coins. I have 2 Netherlands 5 cent coins. I did not know about the 10 and 25 cent coins. it would be a nice little set to make. is there a 1 cent coin with the same obverse design ? thanks in advance.

 

I really don't know for sure I bet Jello would know. However if you like a 10 and 25 cent coin PM me your contact "Address "and I'll send you one of each.....shoot 70 cents is not going to get me another beer on the next trip.:cheers:

 

thanks Paddy54 for the offer but I answered my own question with a search on Ebay for Netherlands Antilles sets. of which I might buy next payday. as you see there's a 1,5,10, 25 and 50 cent coins.

 

Nice 1859 Narrow 9 Canadian Large Cent

Nice 1859 Narrow 9 Canadian Large Cent
MS64 RB PCGS, Old Green Label Holder


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Enjoy!

Best Regards, :hail:

George

 

Here's a little eye candy an 1973 South African 1 & 2 Rand proof set. only 6800 minted.

 

that coin is gorgeous wow. thanks for posting it.

 

Another very rare South African Gold Coin an 2002 Proof 1/4 Oz. only 3000 minted!

 

Agree with you I will, thanks spirityoda.

Best Regards, :hail:

George

 

A few more left over notes from vacation spending money