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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.

Notes Of The DDR, Clara Zetkin: 10 Mark (East Germany, 1971)-Article

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Sep 22, 20213 min read

Notes Of The DDR, Clara Zetkin: 10 Mark (East Germany, 1971)-Article

This small East German banknote represents the 2nd denomination of DDR Mark (Series 1971/1975 M). The Series M replaced the previous 1964...

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Notes Of The DDR, Thomas Müntzer: 5 Mark (East Germany, 1975)-Article

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Sep 22, 20213 min read

Notes Of The DDR, Thomas Müntzer: 5 Mark (East Germany, 1975)-Article

This small East German banknote represents the 1st denomination of DDR Mark (Series 1971/1975 M). The Series M replaced the previous...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of Cruzado Novo (Series 1989-90). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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The Last Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Centavo (Brazil, 1967)-Article

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Sep 19, 20213 min read

The Last Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Centavo (Brazil, 1967)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Cruzeiro Novo Overprint (1967). Which was a provisional currency issued in...

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Dom Pedro II, 2nd Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Dom Pedro II, 2nd Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination, of the 2nd Cruzeiro (Series 1970, First Family). The Series 1970 replaced the...

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Dom Pedro I, 1st Emperor of Brazil: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Dom Pedro I, 1st Emperor of Brazil: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the 2nd Cruzeiro (Series 1970, First Family). The Series 1970 replaced the...

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César Vallejo, The Peruvian Dante Alighieri: 10,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

César Vallejo, The Peruvian Dante Alighieri: 10,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

This large Peruvian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Inti (2nd, Series 1988). The observe features a portrait of writer,...

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Víctor Raúl Haya, The Philosopher Politician: 50,000 Intis(Peru, 1988)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Víctor Raúl Haya, The Philosopher Politician: 50,000 Intis(Peru, 1988)-Reference

This large Peruvian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Inti (3rd, Series 1988). The observe features a portrait of Víctor...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 1 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 1 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

This small Laotian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The “Liberation” Kip were...

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Germán Busch, Hero Of The Chaco War: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Germán Busch, Hero Of The Chaco War: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1962, Dual Value). The observe features a portrait...

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The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II: 50 Sol De Oro (Peru, 1977)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II: 50 Sol De Oro (Peru, 1977)-Reference

This Peruvian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peruvian Sol de Oro (Series 1976). The observe features a portrait of Incan...

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Bernardo O'Higgins, The Liberator Of Chile: 5 Pesos (Chile, 1958)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Bernardo O'Higgins, The Liberator Of Chile: 5 Pesos (Chile, 1958)-Reference

This ornate Chilean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso (Series 1958). The observe features a portrait of Captain General...

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Von Baer, The Scientist Explorer: 2 Krooni (Estonia, 1992)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Von Baer, The Scientist Explorer: 2 Krooni (Estonia, 1992)-Reference

This Estonian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the New Kroon (Series 1992). The observe features scientist-explorer Karl Ernst...

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Moving Forward, The People's Republic of Albania: 5 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Moving Forward, The People's Republic of Albania: 5 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

This Albanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe features an illustration of a truck...

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The Woman Of The Vineyard: 3 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

The Woman Of The Vineyard: 3 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

This Albanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe depicts a peasant woman carrying a...

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The Mechanic And The Peasant Woman: 1 Lek (Albania, 1976)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

The Mechanic And The Peasant Woman: 1 Lek (Albania, 1976)-Reference

This Albanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe depicts a mechanic standing with a...

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Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

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Sep 8, 20212 min read

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

This strange Iraqi coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Iraqi Dinar (1958). The coin was issued by the Republic of Iraq,...

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Notes Of The DDR, Clara Zetkin: 10 Mark (East Germany, 1971)-Article

Notes Of The DDR, Thomas Müntzer: 5 Mark (East Germany, 1975)-Article

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

The Last Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Centavo (Brazil, 1967)-Article

Dom Pedro II, 2nd Emperor Of Brazil: 10 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

Dom Pedro I, 1st Emperor of Brazil: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

César Vallejo, The Peruvian Dante Alighieri: 10,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

Víctor Raúl Haya, The Philosopher Politician: 50,000 Intis(Peru, 1988)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 1 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

Germán Busch, Hero Of The Chaco War: 10 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference

The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II: 50 Sol De Oro (Peru, 1977)-Reference

Bernardo O'Higgins, The Liberator Of Chile: 5 Pesos (Chile, 1958)-Reference

Von Baer, The Scientist Explorer: 2 Krooni (Estonia, 1992)-Reference

Moving Forward, The People's Republic of Albania: 5 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

The Woman Of The Vineyard: 3 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference

The Mechanic And The Peasant Woman: 1 Lek (Albania, 1976)-Reference

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article