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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.

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

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

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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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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Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

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May 15, 20231 min read

Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of...

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The Salty Port Of Toamasina: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

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May 15, 20231 min read

The Salty Port Of Toamasina: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a young...

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Creation Of The Flag Redux: 10 Austral Overprint (Argentina, 1985)-Reference Variant

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May 11, 20231 min read

Creation Of The Flag Redux: 10 Austral Overprint (Argentina, 1985)-Reference Variant

This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Austral (1985). As an emergency measure, this 10000 Pesos (1985) banknote...

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Marshall Bolognesi, Patron Of The Peruvian Army: 100,000 Intis (Peru, 1989)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20231 min read

Marshall Bolognesi, Patron Of The Peruvian Army: 100,000 Intis (Peru, 1989)-Reference

This large Peruvian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Inti (3rd, Series 1988-89). The observe features a portrait of...

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Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20231 min read

Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference

This colorful Salvadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Colón (Series 1982-88). The observe features a beautifully...

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Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20231 min read

Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

This large colorful, colonial banknote represents the 1st denomination of the French Indochinese Piastre (Series 1932-39). The observe...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #9, The National Museum of Arts: 1000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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Jan 12, 20231 min read

Landmarks Of Belarus #9, The National Museum of Arts: 1000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This large Belarusian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the National...

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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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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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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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Red Gold, The Colombia Coffee Harvest: 200 Peso Oro (Colombia, 1982)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Red Gold, The Colombia Coffee Harvest: 200 Peso Oro (Colombia, 1982)-Reference

This colorful Colombian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Oro (1st Variant, Emission 1982-91). The observe features a...

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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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Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

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Jan 3, 20231 min read

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

This Afghan banknote represents the 5th denomination (1st version) of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe depicts horsemen...

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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 Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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

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

Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

The Salty Port Of Toamasina: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference

Creation Of The Flag Redux: 10 Austral Overprint (Argentina, 1985)-Reference Variant

Marshall Bolognesi, Patron Of The Peruvian Army: 100,000 Intis (Peru, 1989)-Reference

Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference

Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

Landmarks Of Belarus #9, The National Museum of Arts: 1000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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

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

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

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

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

Red Gold, The Colombia Coffee Harvest: 200 Peso Oro (Colombia, 1982)-Reference

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

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

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

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference