Our photo shows a one tenth penny of George V dated 1936. Canada - Silver Maple Leaf Canada has issued its own coins since 1858, and was one of the few countries to continue issuing silver coins for circulation until 1958. Canada's gold and silver bullion coins show their namesake and symbol of Canada, the Maple Leaf. In 1982 China started to issue bullion coins to capitalise on the collectors demand for coins. The design on the gold panda is cunningly changed every year, adding to its appeal and collectability.
China also makes silver pandas .
Ceylon - One Cent Ceylon was under British rule from 1796 to 1948, after which it became an independent republic. It changed its name to Sri Lanka in 1972 when it apopted a new constitution. Our photo shows a one cent of George VI dated 1943. Colombia - Cinco Pesos Colombia is rich in mineral resources including gold, making it appropriate for our photo to show a gold 5 pesos of 1930 featuring a portrait of Simon Bolivar who united Colombia in 1819. He is also regarded as a hero in many other South american countries.