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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.

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

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Sep 21, 20245 min read

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-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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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Central African Republic, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 1, 20241 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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Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This large colorful Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Riel (Series 1970). The observe features a famer...

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The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20233 min read

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This colorful Laotian banknote represents the 1st denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King...

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The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Jan 7, 20235 min read

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote the 2nd denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 5 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 6, 20221 min read

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 5 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 6, 20221 min read

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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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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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

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Dec 5, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

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Nov 22, 20221 min read

Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 4th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

This large Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...

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Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

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

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 5 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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

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

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, The Lion Pride: 20 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference

Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference