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Siege money: When palace ingots become soldiers' currency
Siege money, also known as "necessity money," is an interesting aspect of monetary history. These coins were issued during times of war or invasion, particularly when a city or town was under siege. The need for such money arose from the disruption of monetary circulation during wartime, leading to a scarcity of coins in circulation.
February 21, 2026Money for the siege of Khartoum
You may have wondered about those banknotes issued during the Siege of Khartoum, known as the "Khartoum Siege" currency, during the British campaign in Sudan. Let's take a trip down memory lane to uncover the story and truth behind those banknotes. A brief historical overview of the Siege of Khartoum in the late 19th century, a time when the British Empire stretched across the globe, becoming known as the empire on which the sun never sets…
May 1, 2022