I noticed that some auction houses are starting to take video clips of the actual coin and rotate them around to show toning and / or any fine...
Found a scan of the book cover. [img] Issued by the Bank of Korea. I believe it was issued in 1969 / 1970. If you can find it and offered at...
I believe the small Japanese gold bu coins is classified as white gold as it's made with low grade gold and silver.
Good pickup @The Eidolon . Will update. It's perfect timing as I have to add in this [img] A pattern tribute coin which you can see the Russian...
@The Eidolon : Silly me - I knew I did a fair bit of research on this. I have already done this on my site...
Eidolon - I know no Korean. This period of Korean coinage sparks my interest as it reflects the start up of a new currency as well as involvement...
There is a book that was issued by the Bank of Korea back in 1970s which covers this. Back in mid 1800s where various mints were setup to rip...
You are right about politics. China especially yuan Shi kai - well known as fat man on Chinese silver coins strongly opposed such naming....
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