Unique World Coins
Unique-shaped Coins
Most coins in the world are round shaped, but some have unique shapes such as square and hexagon.
![]() 1cent, Malaysia |
![]() 5paisa, Islamic Rep. of Pakistan |
![]() 10rally, Rep. of Maldives |
![]() 25pya, the Union of Myanmar |
![]() 10dinar, Democratic and People's Rep. of Algeria |
![]() 10franc, France |
Holey Coins
Many countries use holey coins. A hole is usually punched roundly and the size of hole is different among countries.
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Unique-material Coins
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Shell Coin, Ancient Shell was prized because of its luster and shape and used as a coin at the ancient China (B.C.1400 to BC1027). |
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Stone Coin, Yap Island Stone, specific to Yap Island in the western Pacific, had been used as a coin until the beginning of the World War II. Small one was carried from place to place. On the other hand, since big one was not good for carrying, only ownership was changed. Some had diameter of more than 3.5 meters. |
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Shell Coin, Yap Island Polished shell with a rope made from palm bark |
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