Archive for September, 2006
Sarawak Coins
Sarawak has a unique history as it was once a privately owned nation ruled by the Brooke family from Britain. The Sultan of Brunei awarded it to the English adventurer James Brooke in 1841 for his help putting down a rebellion. James worked on suppressing piracy and headhunting in the area.
Sarawak under the control of the Brooke […]
Posted: September 20th, 2006 under Asia coins.
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