Coins of countries that have sunk into Oblivion

Kingdom, Republic of Yugoslavia (1921-1941, 1945-1992).

 

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Sorry Sir. As I know it was the German colony. Not independent state.

 

Republic of Transvaal (1856-1902).

 

State of France or Vichy Regime (1940-1945).

 

AE Denga issued by the Crimean Khanate, a successor of the Golden Horde
1777-1783 AD
Shahin Giray​

 

Silver 20 Centavos issued by the Republic of Cuba
1915​

 

5 Bit / 1 Cent issued by the Danish West Indies colony
Present-day Caribbean islands of Saint Thomas, Saint John, Saint Croix, and Water Island; today the United States Virgin Islands
1913​

 

Colonies of Essequebo & Demerary, One Stiver 1813:

 

Ionian ISlands Obol 1819:

 

Umm, Cuba still exists as an independent country.

 

Maybe it has sunk into oblivion since 1915

 

Khanate of Khoqand Tenga, 1279 AH

 

Sultanate of Lahej 1/2 Baiza, 1860

 

Khorezm People's Soviet Republic 500 Ruble, 1921

 

Uighuristan (a variation in the name of Islamic Republic of Eastern Turkestan)

 

I always liked this coin. It depicts a Katanga cross, a pretty famous "primitive money" piece.

 

Coins from defunct countries, obscure nations and colonies is one of my big interests in coins. Something about that moment in history locked in a tangible object. I'm at work now and don't have access to photos but I'll share some later. There are some great examples shared here already.

 

Just noticed this excellent thread, I will add mine....
Vijayanagar
Byzantine Empire
Anhalt
Bosphorus Kingdom
Milan Duchy
Eastern Roman Empire
Oberwalden
Aragon
Hesse/Darmstadt
Western Roman Empire

 

Great thread. I like to think I am pretty knowledgeable about the world and world history but several of these sent me off to Wikipedia.

 

Euzkadi.. This one fascinated me. Since I like the history of Spain. Thanks for sharing!