Malawi, One Crown 1966 Republic Day Commemorative Cupronickel,"REPUBLIC OF MALAWI • 6TH JULY 1966 •", in original case, (PROOF), World Coins Malawi KM#5

Very rare coin, Tostão Prata D. João IV 1640-1656, Lisbon, non-cataloged variant, crown of pearls, legend ✣ioannes IIII DG Rex Portvga / ✣in Hoc.Vin.ces, the Tostão or 100 réis silver with crown of pearls in Catalog A. Gomes only appears J4.75.02 and J4.75.03. These are very rare coins to appear on the numismatic market. This coin is even rarer, and corresponds to the same mintage as the 2nd known coin belonging to the collection of the "Casa da Moeda Museum" of Portugal, with the reference MCM 13576. Coin created by the Decree of June 8, 1643, during the reign of D. João IV, nicknamed "The Restorer", was the twenty-second King of Portugal. He was born in 1604 and reigned over Portugal from 1640 until his death in 1656. His wife was Dona Luísa Francisca de Gusmão.

The 1944 Portuguese 20 centavos coin belongs to the consolidated bronze decimal issues of the Republic. Listed as KM#584, it follows the technical standards introduced in 1943, using the Cu 950‰, Sn 30‰, Zn 20‰ alloy. With over seven million pieces struck, this UNC example stands out for its sharp details and preserved mint brilliance.