guinea
The origin and history of guinea.
Etymology
Named after Guinea, the old term for West Africa, where the gold used to mint the coin originally came from.
The origin and history of guinea.
Named after Guinea, the old term for West Africa, where the gold used to mint the coin originally came from.
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