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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.

Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Nov 23 min read

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Sep 213 min read

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The reverse features an illustration depicting the popular elephant fountain in Yangon People's Park. It features tiers of white elephants.

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The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Sep 213 min read

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

The reverse features an illustration depicting Karaweik. A replicate the Pyigyimon royal barge/floating palace.

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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Sep 214 min read

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.

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Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

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Sep 211 min read

Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

This Manx banknote represents the 1st denomination of Manx Pound (Series 1990). The observe feature a Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Central African Republic, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 11 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Central African Republic, 1999)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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May 20, 20232 min read

Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 100,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 100,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 12th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (2nd of Series 1993). Despite their brief circulation...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 50,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 50,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 11th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (1st of Series 1993). Despite their brief circulation...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 10,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 10,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (3rd of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 5,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 5,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (2nd of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 2,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 2,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (1st of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...

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The Qadisiya Dam, The Great Dam Of Haditha: 250 Dinars (Iraq, 1995)-Reference

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Jan 5, 20231 min read

The Qadisiya Dam, The Great Dam Of Haditha: 250 Dinars (Iraq, 1995)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 8th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 3rd denomination of Emission 1994). The...

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The Ancient Cisterns Of Tawila: 100 Rials (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

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Jan 5, 20231 min read

The Ancient Cisterns Of Tawila: 100 Rials (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

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Dec 9, 20221 min read

Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Craftsman: 500 Francs (Republic of Congo, 1990)-Reference

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Dec 6, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Craftsman: 500 Francs (Republic of Congo, 1990)-Reference

This large Central African Republic banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1985). The...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20226 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20226 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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