Currency of Colombia and South América Bank" was established in 1864 and was granted the right of issue in 1865. Silver coin of the 1863 standard .666 fine .900 fine Silver coin of the modified 1867 standard .666 fine .835 fine Gold coin .900 fine dated 1862–1878 Peso = 100 Centavos The monetary law of 9 June 1871 put the currency on the silver standard of the Latin Monetary Union system, the Colombian peso of 22.500 g fine silver being equal to 5 francs. It prohibited minting of coin .666 fine. Medios and cuartillos were to be minted .835 fine and the half
Gold Stick and Silver Stick Gold Stick and Silver Stick The Gold Stick and the Silver Stick are bodyguard positions in the British Royal Household, personal attendants to the Sovereign on ceremonial occasions. Although now only in evidence on ceremonial and state occasions, the office of "Gold Stick" dates from Tudor times, when two officers were placed close to the Sovereign's person to protect him or her from danger. The office is held jointly by the Colonels of the Life Guards (LG) and the Blues and Royals (RHG/D), both being Regiments of the Household Cavalry of the Household Division. The Gold Sticks, of whom one