Holed coins continue to be a curiosity in numismatics circles. The original idea was that the hole in the middle of the coin would save materials, so in turn save costs, with a fascinating appearance being the unintended side effect.
Coins in the package: 5
Country/Countries: Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Hungary, East Africa, Laos
Year: 1952 - 2012
Collection: Holed Coins
Catalog numbers: 6, 268, 546, 35
Package type: Blister
Package width: 11.5
Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Metal compositions: Copper-nickel, Copper plated steel, Aluminium, Bronze
Denomination: 1 Cent, 2 Filler, 5 Sentimo, 50 Cents, 1 Kina
Type: Collections, Lots
Weight: 42 g.
🐾 Animals: Crocodiles
🛸 Interesting Things: Curved tusks flank, Chalice
