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{{currency | {{currency | ||
| currency_name_in_local = ''Mekelnburga | | currency_name_in_local = ''Mekelnburga regnodolaro'' (ao)<br>''Rixdale meckelmbourgeoise'' (ax)<br>''Meckelnburgse rîksdâlder'' (me) | ||
| image_1 = | | image_1 = | ||
| image_title_1 = | | image_title_1 = | ||
| alt1 = | | alt1 = | ||
| iso_code = | | iso_code = MBD | ||
| iso_exponent = | | iso_exponent = 100 | ||
| issuing_authority = | | issuing_authority = Their Royal Majesty's Bank | ||
| issuing_authority_website = bank.mb | | issuing_authority_website = bank.mb | ||
| mint = Royal Meckelnburgh Mint | | mint = Royal Meckelnburgh Mint | ||
| mint_website = mint.mb | | mint_website = mint.mb | ||
| date_of_introduction = | | date_of_introduction = {{AN|1715}} | ||
| date_of_introduction_source = | | date_of_introduction_source = | ||
| using_countries = {{team flag|Meckelnburgh}} | | using_countries = {{team flag|Meckelnburgh}}<br>{{team flag|Branniboria}} (BBD)<br>{{team flag|Salem}} (SMD)<br>{{team flag|Iselande}} (ISD) | ||
| inflation_rate = | | inflation_rate = | ||
| inflation_source_date = | | inflation_source_date = | ||
| subunit_ratio_1 = <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub> | | subunit_ratio_1 = <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>100</sub> | ||
| subunit_name_1 = | | subunit_name_1 = Angster | ||
| symbol = | | symbol = Ʀ | ||
| symbol_subunit_1 = | | symbol_subunit_1 = ⱥ | ||
| nickname = | | nickname = | ||
| nickname_subunit_1 = | | nickname_subunit_1 = | ||
| plural = | | plural = Rixdollars | ||
| plural_subunit_1 = | | plural_subunit_1 =Angsters | ||
| frequently_used_coins = | | frequently_used_coins = 5ⱥ, 10ⱥ, 25ⱥ, Ʀ1, Ʀ2½ | ||
| rarely_used_coins = | | rarely_used_coins = Ʀ5, Ʀ10 | ||
| frequently_used_banknotes = | | frequently_used_banknotes = Ʀ5, Ʀ10, Ʀ25, Ʀ100 | ||
| rarely_used_banknotes = | | rarely_used_banknotes =Ʀ50 | ||
| replaced_currency = | | replaced_currency = Meckelnburgh crown | ||
| pegged_with = | | pegged_with = | ||
| value = | | value = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The ''' | The '''rixdollar''' (Aspiranto: ''regnodolaro''; Alexandrian: ''rixdale''; sign: ''Ʀ'') is the currency and legal tender of the [[Kingdom of Meckelnburgh|United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh]] and its constituent states of [[Meckelnburgh]], [[Branniboria]], the [[Prince-Archabbacy of Salem|Archabbacy of Salem]] and the [[Grand Duchy of Iselande]]. Their Royal Majesty’s Bank of Meckelnburgh (BankMB) issues banknotes, while the Royal Meckelnburgh Mint issues coins, Maundy money, and bullion issues. | ||
The smaller denomination, one- | The smaller denomination, one-100th of a rixdollar, is an '''angster''' (Aspiranto: ''angstero''; Alexandrian: ''angster''; Meckelnish: ''angster''; sign: ''ⱥ''). The MOS–4 code of the currency used by banks and financial institutions is '''MBD''' ('''M'''eckeln'''b'''urgh rix'''d'''ollar). The unofficial codes BBD, SMD and ISD refer to issues of Branniboria, Salem and Iselande crowns, respectively; each constituent country has a local mint and is entitled to mint its own minor currency and commemorative issues. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The first currency of the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh was the '''crown''', subdivided into 60 heller. It was first introduced in {{AN|1685}} at the creation of [[Meckelnburgh]]. With the ascension of [[Salem]] and [[Iselande]] to the kingdom, each were given minor coinage rights as users of the crown. The crown was pegged to the [[Craitish cräite]] at 1.5 crowns to a cräite. | |||
In {{AN|1715}}, the kingdom replaced the crown with the rixdollar as part of a broad monetary policy, including the abolishment of the peg to the cräite. The new rixdollar was decimalized and became exchangeable with the crown at 1 rixdollar to 1.54 crowns. The smallest denominations were also abolished and [[Wikipedia:Cash rounding|cash rounding]] instituted to 5 angsters. In addition, the mint at Battleferd (D) was closed and the mint at Boulonne (C) was merged with Alexandretta (A)–production of bullion issues moved to Victoria (B). | |||
Branniboria was also permitted minor coinage rights to the rixdollar after its ascension, on the same order as Salem and Iselande. The mint at Battleferd (D) was reopened in to mint the new bullion | |||
==Coinage== | ==Coinage== | ||
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{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Obverse !! Reverse !! Value !! Mass !! Diameter | ! Obverse !! Reverse !! Value !! Mass !! Diameter !! Edge !! Composition !! Mint marks | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 5 angster || 3.11 g || 19.1 mm|| rowspan="2" | plain | ||
| rowspan="2" |95% copper | |||
5% tin and zinc | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 10 angster || 6.22 g ||23.0 mm | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 25 angster || 5.00 g ||20.5 mm | ||
|plain | |||
| rowspan="5" |75% copper | |||
25% nickel | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 1 rixdollar || 2.27 g || 17.9 mm | ||
| rowspan="4" |reeded | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | | ||
| | |||
|2½ rixdollar | |||
|5.67 g | |||
|24.3 mm | |||
| | | | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |||
| | | | ||
| | | |5 rixdollar | ||
|11.34 g | |||
|30.6 mm | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|10 rixdollar | |||
|22.7 g | |||
|38.1 mm | |||
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|} | |} | ||
===Commemorative denominations=== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Obverse !! Reverse !! Value !! Mass !! Diameter !! Edge !! Composition !! Precious metal !! Mint marks | |||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 50 angsters || 10 g || 30 mm || Smooth || Bronze:<br>.970 copper<br>.030 tin | ||
| ''None''|| B: Victoria<br>E: Salem (SMD)<br>F: North Antrusburgh (ISD) | |||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 25 rixdollars || 25 g || 37 mm | ||
|Reeded | |||
|Coin silver:<br>.900 silver<br>.100 copper|| 22.5 g Ag | |||
|B: Victoria<br>F: North Antrusburgh (ISD) | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |||
| | |||
|50 rixdollars | |||
|3.226 g | |||
|18 mm | |||
|Hearts | |||
|Coin gold:<br>.900 gold<br>.100 copper | |||
|2.903 g Au | |||
|B: Victoria | |||
|} | |} | ||
===Banknotes=== | |||
==Banknotes== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Obverse !! Reverse !! Value !! Width !! Height !! Weight !! Material used !! Years of issue !! Years of printing | ! Obverse !! Reverse !! Value !! Width !! Height !! Weight !! Material used !! Years of issue !! Years of printing | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || 5 | | || || 5 rixdollars || || || || || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 10 rixdollars || || || || || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 25 rixdollars || || || || || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || | | || || 50 rixdollars || || || || || || | ||
|- | |- | ||
| || || 100 rixdollars || || || || || || | |||
|} | |} | ||
[[Category:Meckelnburgh]] | [[Category:Meckelnburgh]] | ||
[[Category:Currency]] |
Latest revision as of 02:38, 5 November 2024
Meckelnburgh rixdollar | |
Mekelnburga regnodolaro (ao) Rixdale meckelmbourgeoise (ax) Meckelnburgse rîksdâlder (me) | |
Denominations | |
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Subunit | |
1⁄100 | Angster |
Plural | Rixdollars |
Angster | Angsters |
Symbol | Ʀ |
Angster | ⱥ |
Banknotes | |
Freq. used | Ʀ5, Ʀ10, Ʀ25, Ʀ100 |
Rarely used | Ʀ50 |
Coins | |
Freq. used | 5ⱥ, 10ⱥ, 25ⱥ, Ʀ1, Ʀ2½ |
Rarely used | Ʀ5, Ʀ10 |
Demographics | |
Date of introduction | 1715 AN |
Replaced | Meckelnburgh crown |
User(s) |
Meckelnburgh Branniboria (BBD) Salem (SMD) Iselande (ISD) |
Issuance | |
Central bank | Their Royal Majesty's Bank |
Website | bank.mb |
Mint | Royal Meckelnburgh Mint |
Website | mint.mb |
The rixdollar (Aspiranto: regnodolaro; Alexandrian: rixdale; sign: Ʀ) is the currency and legal tender of the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh and its constituent states of Meckelnburgh, Branniboria, the Archabbacy of Salem and the Grand Duchy of Iselande. Their Royal Majesty’s Bank of Meckelnburgh (BankMB) issues banknotes, while the Royal Meckelnburgh Mint issues coins, Maundy money, and bullion issues.
The smaller denomination, one-100th of a rixdollar, is an angster (Aspiranto: angstero; Alexandrian: angster; Meckelnish: angster; sign: ⱥ). The MOS–4 code of the currency used by banks and financial institutions is MBD (Meckelnburgh rixdollar). The unofficial codes BBD, SMD and ISD refer to issues of Branniboria, Salem and Iselande crowns, respectively; each constituent country has a local mint and is entitled to mint its own minor currency and commemorative issues.
History
The first currency of the United Kingdom of Meckelnburgh was the crown, subdivided into 60 heller. It was first introduced in 1685 AN at the creation of Meckelnburgh. With the ascension of Salem and Iselande to the kingdom, each were given minor coinage rights as users of the crown. The crown was pegged to the Craitish cräite at 1.5 crowns to a cräite.
In 1715 AN, the kingdom replaced the crown with the rixdollar as part of a broad monetary policy, including the abolishment of the peg to the cräite. The new rixdollar was decimalized and became exchangeable with the crown at 1 rixdollar to 1.54 crowns. The smallest denominations were also abolished and cash rounding instituted to 5 angsters. In addition, the mint at Battleferd (D) was closed and the mint at Boulonne (C) was merged with Alexandretta (A)–production of bullion issues moved to Victoria (B).
Branniboria was also permitted minor coinage rights to the rixdollar after its ascension, on the same order as Salem and Iselande. The mint at Battleferd (D) was reopened in to mint the new bullion
Coinage
Obverse | Reverse | Value | Mass | Diameter | Edge | Composition | Mint marks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 angster | 3.11 g | 19.1 mm | plain | 95% copper
5% tin and zinc |
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10 angster | 6.22 g | 23.0 mm | |||||
25 angster | 5.00 g | 20.5 mm | plain | 75% copper
25% nickel |
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1 rixdollar | 2.27 g | 17.9 mm | reeded | ||||
2½ rixdollar | 5.67 g | 24.3 mm | |||||
5 rixdollar | 11.34 g | 30.6 mm | |||||
10 rixdollar | 22.7 g | 38.1 mm |
Commemorative denominations
Obverse | Reverse | Value | Mass | Diameter | Edge | Composition | Precious metal | Mint marks |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 angsters | 10 g | 30 mm | Smooth | Bronze: .970 copper .030 tin |
None | B: Victoria E: Salem (SMD) F: North Antrusburgh (ISD) | ||
25 rixdollars | 25 g | 37 mm | Reeded | Coin silver: .900 silver .100 copper |
22.5 g Ag | B: Victoria F: North Antrusburgh (ISD) | ||
50 rixdollars | 3.226 g | 18 mm | Hearts | Coin gold: .900 gold .100 copper |
2.903 g Au | B: Victoria |
Banknotes
Obverse | Reverse | Value | Width | Height | Weight | Material used | Years of issue | Years of printing |
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5 rixdollars | ||||||||
10 rixdollars | ||||||||
25 rixdollars | ||||||||
50 rixdollars | ||||||||
100 rixdollars |