#numismatik

10 Cents (Two Bonefish), 1967-2009, The Bahamas, Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), 5.54 g, 23.50 mm  

- Obverse -

The arms of the Bahamas with the country name above and the date below 

Script: Latin 

Lettering: COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS FORWARD, UPWARD, ONWARD TOGETHER 1998

- Reverse -

Two Bonefish (Albula vulpes) above the denomination 

Script: Latin 

Lettering: TEN CENTS 

Designer: Arnold Machin 

Wieluń - September 1939, Poland, 2009, 10 Złotych, Proof, Mintage: 100.000, Silver .925, 14.14 g, 32 mm. Swastika is flipped by me.

The bombing of Wieluń is considered by many to be the first major act of World War II, and the September Campaign. After Luftwaffe air units moved into Polish airspace in the early morning of 1 September, they reached the town of Wieluń by 04:40–45 hours. Around this time, the first strikes on the town were conducted, with a total of 46,000 kg bombs being dropped on civilian targets for 9 consecutive hours. Elsewhere, the Battle of Westerplatte and Danzig skirmishes began around the same time (04:45 h), starting the well-coordinated Invasion of Poland.

Located near the German border, the town of Wieluń was completely undefended, lacking anti-air capabilities and a military garrison. Despite Wieluń having no military targets, airstrikes continued. German intelligence reports had stated there was a Polish cavalry brigade stationed in the town. The Luftwaffe bombed such nearby towns as Działoszyn, Radomsko, and Sulejów, which also had no military targets.

Geisha, Elizabeth II, Niue, 2019, 2 Dollars, Silver (.999),  Antique Finish, High Relief, Partially Gilded, Mintage: 500, 62,2 g, 50 mm

Geisha (芸者), also known as geiko (芸子) (in Kyoto and Kanazawa) or geigi (芸妓), are a class of female Japanese performing artists and entertainers trained in traditional Japanese performing arts styles, such as dance, music and singing, as well as being proficient conversationalists and hosts. Their distinct appearance is characterised by long, trailing kimono, traditional hairstyles and oshiroi make-up. Geisha entertain at parties known as ozashiki, often for the entertainment of wealthy clientele, as well as performing on stage and at festivals. 

Modern geisha are not prostitutes. This misconception originated due to the conflation of Japanese courtesans, modern day courtesan reenactors, the extant tayū, and sex workers, who historically also wore kimono. The first female geisha appeared in 1751, with geisha before that time being male performers who entertained guests within the pleasure quarters; only later did the profession become mainly characterised by female workers.