Before Italy joined the European Union their national currency was the Italian Lira. Its dates back to 1861 and was eventually put to rest in 2002. Over the years there were many versions and designs. When you go over the… Read More

Iceland is a small Nordic country in Europe. It’s national currency is the Icelandic Krona. The word Krona means, crown. The first currency in use in the country was actually the Danish Krone. It circulated in the country until 1885… Read More

Hungary is located in central Europe. Due to its central location it has been part of many empires and has taken part in historic events. It was involved in WW1 and WW2 and was even a satellite state of the… Read More

Haiti is located in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola. Interestingly, the island is home to Haiti on the west and the Dominican Republic on the east. Both countries were settled by European powers. Haiti was a colony of… Read More

Guinea is a small country located in West Africa. It was part of many former African empires and it was also part of the slave trade. The country eventually fell under colonial rule and was dominated by the French and… Read More