Articles: Gabon - Guinea Bissau Click the links below for individual articles. Gabon -Omar Bongo, Gabon’s long lasting and controversial president.The Gambia – The Gambia’s Stone Circles – A unique and fascinating series of monolithic construction. Georgia – Here is Tamar, the the 12th centruy female king of Georgia, who is still a beloved ruler. Germany – The story behind the famous “Vampire Banknote” of the German Weimar Republic.German Notgeld, Oberammergau – The ancient German town of Oberammergau’s promise to God, kept continuously since 1634! German Notgeld, Kahla – Sylvesternacht: what it is and why the skeleton is writing an ancient verse on an advertising pillar. German Notgeld featuring Max und Moritz issued in Wiedensahl and GaterslebenGhana – Yaa Asantewa, the Queen Mother for the Ashanti People, and the Ashanti golden stool, a symbol of independence.Gibraltar – Tarik ibn Ziyad, the conquering Moor who helped make Spain a world power.Greenland – The last 5 Kroner banknote issue of GreenlandGuinea – Guinea’s 50 Francs independence issue featuring PresidentAhmed Sekou Toure and an intriguing Sande Mask. Guinea-Bissau – Amilcar Lopes Cabral, a political leader who fought for independence for Guinea Bissau and Cabo Verde.
