So two days at once today because to be honest I completely forgot to update the blog yesterday.
Yesterday, the coin behind door number 19 was a small 10 cent coin from the Cook Islands:
On the obverse of the coin we have a re-appearance of Lizzie, whilst on the reverse we have a depiction of an orange. Oranges grow naturally on the Cook Islands and are one of the main fruits used for export. Although tourism accounts for nearly 65% of the country’s economy. Traditionally, oranges was used to brew beer on the islands, along with banana’s, paw paws, and hops.
The coin I got for day 20 was a 10 cents coin from the Seychelles.
On the obverse of the coin there is a representation of the coat of arms of the Seychelles. This coat of arms dates from 1976 when the Seychelles gained independence from Britain and the colours were updated slightly in 1996 to represent the colours on the flag. Although of course they can’t be seen on the coin.
On the reverse there is a stylised picture of a tuna fish. Tuna is one of the many species of fish caught in the Seychelles, wish fishing making up to 82% of the country’s economy in 2013. Despite this, growth in tourism is the main driver of the economy in the Seychelles as it employs at least 30% of the population compared to just 3% for fishing and agriculture. Other exports from the Seychelles also include coconuts and vanilla.
Numismatic Exploits 