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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Brown Bear: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Sep 20, 20216 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Brown Bear: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet Redux: 100 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Sep 19, 20213 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet Redux: 100 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of 3rd Cruzeiro Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a...

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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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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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Lithuanian Wildlife, Sand Lizards: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

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Sep 13, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Sand Lizards: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

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Sep 11, 20211 min read

Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tolar (Series 2003). The observe features a portrait...

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Baron Jurij Vega, The Mathematician-Artillery Officer: 50 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

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Sep 11, 20211 min read

Baron Jurij Vega, The Mathematician-Artillery Officer: 50 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Tolar (Series 1992). The observe features a portrait...

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Valvasor, Historian Of The Slovenian People: 20 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

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Sep 11, 20211 min read

Valvasor, Historian Of The Slovenian People: 20 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Tolar (Series 1992). The observe features a portrait...

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Primož Trubar, Reformer Of The Slovene Language: 10 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

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Sep 11, 20211 min read

Primož Trubar, Reformer Of The Slovene Language: 10 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tolar (Series 1992). The observe features a portrait...

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Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 2 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Article

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Sep 11, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 2 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Latvian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Rublis (Series 1992). The Second Rublis banknotes...

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Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Aug 16, 20214 min read

Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 3rd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference

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Aug 14, 20211 min read

Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference

This large Ugandan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Ugandan Shilling (Series 1983). The observe depicts President...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Brown Bear: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet Redux: 100 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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

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

Lithuanian Wildlife, Sand Lizards: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

Baron Jurij Vega, The Mathematician-Artillery Officer: 50 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

Valvasor, Historian Of The Slovenian People: 20 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

Primož Trubar, Reformer Of The Slovene Language: 10 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference

Notes Of The Restored Latvian Republic: 2 Rubļi (Latvia, 1992)-Article

Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference