Gambia is a small nation on the western coast of northern Africa. It is actually the smallest nation in Africa and is nearly completely surrounded by Senegal. The Portuguese developed the area as an outpost used for the slave trade. … Read More

French culture and therefore French money goers back more than 2000 years. Gaul- present day French region was annexed by Rome in 51 BC. A culture formed from this Gallo-Roman people. They had their own coins. From the east, the… Read More

Animals have long been present on banknotes. Large, powerful and even mythical animals have also been used on family crests and country emblems. In addition, leaders often want to be associated with a powerful animal.  King Richard I of England lived in the… Read More

Disneyland claims to be the happiest place on earth. They even own the trademark for this. But Finland has earned the title of the Happiest Country on Earth. Finnish people don’t seem to complain much, and they certainly are good… Read More

Newly inaugurated President Joe Biden has announced his intent to accelerate the placement of Harriet Tubman on the US $20.  This choice was announced more than 5 years ago by then-President Obama, but appeared to be slowed during President Trump’s… Read More