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The collection of African coins from the 20th and 21st centuries reflects the continent’s vast cultural heritage, diverse economies, and deep historical roots. Throughout this period, African nations have issued a variety of denominations, including centimes, shillings, pesewas, dirhams, pounds, francs, leones, naira, rand, and kwacha, often subdivided into smaller units like cents or piasters. The introduction of post-independence currencies marked a significant shift from colonial monetary systems to uniquely African coinage.

Key symbols on African coins often depict wildlife, national heroes, cultural motifs, and indigenous patterns. Many coins feature Africa’s rich biodiversity, including elephants, lions, rhinos, zebras, and giraffes, symbolizing strength, endurance, and national pride. Other common elements include tribal masks, shields, traditional drums, and important historical figures, representing the continent’s vibrant traditions and struggles for independence.

Unlike European coins, which frequently showcase monarchs and historical architecture, or Asian coins, which emphasize calligraphy and spiritual symbols, African coins stand out for their celebration of nature and cultural identity. Many designs incorporate local scripts, Swahili, Arabic, and indigenous languages, further distinguishing them from other regions.

This collection provides valuable insights for collectors and historians, showcasing Africa’s economic transformations, artistic craftsmanship, and the unique blend of history and culture embedded in its coinage.

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Algeria 5 Centimes Coin | FAO | Gear | Wheat | KM101 | 1970

Sale price$11.00 Regular price$16.00

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Algeria 5 Centimes Coin | FAO | Gear | Wheat | KM106 | 1974

Sale price$10.00 Regular price$16.00

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Morocco | 5 Francs Coin | Mohammed V | Y48 | 1951

Sale price$10.00 Regular price$16.00

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Tunisia | 5 Milliemes Coin | KM348 | 1997 - 2005

Sale price$9.00 Regular price$14.00

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Algeria 1/4 Dinar Coin | Star | Fennec Fox | KM127 | 1992 - 2000

Sale price$15.00 Regular price$22.00

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Algeria | 20 Centimes Coin | FAO | Ram | KM107.1 | 1975

Sale price$13.00 Regular price$18.00

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Algeria 1 Dinar Coin | FAO | Hands | Tractor | KM104.1 | 1972

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Egypt 25 Qirsh / Piastres Coin | KM991 | 2008 - 2019

Sale price$12.00 Regular price$18.00

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Uganda | 50 Cents Coin | Grey Crowned Crane | KM4a | 1976

Sale price$8.00 Regular price$14.00

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Egypt | 20 Qirsh Coin | Cairo Opera House | KM650 | 1988

Sale price$13.00 Regular price$18.00

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Uganda | 200 Shillings Coin | Cichlid Fish | KM68a | 2007 - 2019

Sale price$7.00 Regular price$15.00

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Ghana 20 Pesewas Coin | KM40 | 2007 - 2016

Sale price$8.00 Regular price$14.00

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Ghana 10 Pesewas Coin | KM39 | 2007 - 2016

Sale price$8.00 Regular price$14.00

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Ghana 5 Pesewas Coin | KM38 | 2007 - 2016

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Ghana 1 Pesewa Coin | KM37 | 2007

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Ghana 20 Cedis Coin | KM30 | 1991 - 1999

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Ghana 10 Cedis Coin | KM29 | 1991

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Ghana 20 Pesewas Coin | KM17 | 1967 - 1979

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South Africa 1 Rand Coin | Suid-Afrika - Afrika Borwa | KM272 | 2002 - 2014

Sale price$10.00 Regular price$18.00

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South Africa 1 Penny Coin | George VI | KM25 | 1937 - 1947

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South Africa 1/2 Penny Coin | George V 1/2 Penny Coin | 1/2 | KM13.1 | 1923 - 1926

Sale price$21.00 Regular price$41.00

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South Africa 2 Rand Coin | iNingizimu Afrika - uMzantsi Afrika | KM273 | 2002 - 2014

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South Africa 1/2 Penny Coin | George VI | KM33.1 | 1948 - 1950

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | Charles Swart | Afrikaans Legend - SUID AFRIKA | KM79.2 | 1968

Sale price$14.00 Regular price$21.00

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South Africa 1 Penny Coin | George VI SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA | KM34.1 | 1948 - 1950

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South Africa 1/4 Penny Coin | George VI | KM23 | 1937 - 1947

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South Africa 1 Cent Coin | Charles Swart | English Legend - SOUTH AFRICA | KM74.1 | 1968

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South Africa 1/2 Penny Coin | George VI | KM24 | 1937 - 1947

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South Africa 3 Pence Coin | George V ZUID-AFRIKA 3 Pence Coin | KM15.1 | 1925 - 1930

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South Africa 6 Pence Coin | George VI | KM27 | 1937 - 1947

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South Africa 6 Pence Coin | George V ZUID-AFRIKA 6 Pence Coin | KM16.1 | 1925 - 1930

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South Africa 3 Pence Coin | George VI | KM35.1 | 1948 - 1950

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South Africa 1 Rand Coin | World Summit | KM275 | 2002

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South Africa | 20 Cents Coin | Tsonga Legend - Afrika-Dzonga | KM502 | 2011 - 2014

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | English Legend - South Africa | KM503 | 2011

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | Aforika Borwa - South Africa | 2014

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South Africa 5 Cents Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM100 | 1979

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South Africa 2 Rand Coin | Children's Rights | 2019

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South Africa 2 Rand Coin | Right to education | 2019

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South Africa 50 Cents Coin | Cricket; Sepedi/Sesotho Legend - Afrika Borwa | KM276 | 2003

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South Africa 1 Cent Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM98 | 1979

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South Africa 2 Cents Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM99 | 1979

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South Africa 1 Cent Coin | Ndebele Legend - ISEWULA AFRIKA | KM221 | 2000 - 2001

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South Africa 2 Rand Coin | Union Buildings | 2014

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Malawi Coin Malawian 1 Florin Coin | President Hastings Banda | Elephant | KM3 | 1964

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South Africa 1 Rand Coin | Balthazar J. Vorster | KM115 | 1982

Sale price$20.00 Regular price$27.00

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South Africa | 20 Cents Coin | Nicolaas J. Diederichs | KM102 | 1979

Sale price$13.00 Regular price$18.00

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Zambia | 20 Ngwee Coin | Bohor Reedbuck | Km:13 | 1968 - 1988

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