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.

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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