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Description
German New Guinea (German: Deutsch-Neuguinea) was the first part of the German colonial empire. It was a protectorate from 1884 until 1914 when it fell to Australian forces following the outbreak of the First World War.
Original mintage of this coin was 23 000 but after the currencies withdrawal all exept for 19 000 were molten down. It was equal to the German Mark, which was also legal tender in the colony.
Obverse
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The birds-of-paradise are perhaps best known for the plumage of the males of the sexually dimorphic species (the majority), in particular the highly elongated and elaborate feathers extending from the beak, wings, tail or head. |
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Reverse
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Denomination and date in palm wreath. NEU-GUINEA COMPAGNIE |
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