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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.

A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

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Jan 8, 20216 min read

A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

This Russian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Ruble Series 1998. It depicts landmarks, of the Siberian city of...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 2: 5 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

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Jan 7, 20213 min read

Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 2: 5 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...

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Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 1: 1 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

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Jan 7, 20213 min read

Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 1: 1 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Cordoba (1991), printed by Harrison & Sons Limited. Also known as...

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Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 4: 1 Yuan (China, 1996)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20212 min read

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 4: 1 Yuan (China, 1996)-Reference

This Chinese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a Dong and Yao...

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Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 3: 5 Jiao (China, 1980)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20212 min read

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 3: 5 Jiao (China, 1980)-Reference

This Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). The observe depicts a Miao and...

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Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 1: 1 Jiao (China, 1980)-Article

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Jan 7, 20215 min read

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 1: 1 Jiao (China, 1980)-Article

This small Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Series Renminbi (People's Currency). First issued 30 September...

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Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 5: 50 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 5: 50 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

This Indonesian banknote is the 5th denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...

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Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 4: 25 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 4: 25 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

This Indonesian banknote is the 4th denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...

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Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 3: 10 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 3: 10 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

This Indonesian banknote is the 3rd denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...

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Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 2: 5 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

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Jan 6, 20213 min read

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 2: 5 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

This Indonesian banknote is the 2nd denomination of “Sukarno” New Rupiah (1965). Formally known as the “First Series of Banknotes of the...

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Notes Of Forgiveness: 1 Austral Bond (Argentina, 1991)-Reference

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Jan 6, 20211 min read

Notes Of Forgiveness: 1 Austral Bond (Argentina, 1991)-Reference

The observe declares note as a 1 Austral Debt Cancellation Bond, issued on the 30 November 1991. By “Jardin De La Republic” (Garden of...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 5th denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 4th denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 3rd denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 2nd denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 1st denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Notes Of The Fish Eagle, Freedom, Breaker Of Chains: 50 Kwacha (Zambia, 1988)-Reference

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Jan 6, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Fish Eagle, Freedom, Breaker Of Chains: 50 Kwacha (Zambia, 1988)-Reference

This Zambian banknote represents the 6th denomination of Kwacha (4th Series, 1980). The observe features a young portrait of Kenneth...

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A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 2: 5 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

Conquistador Notes, The Nicaraguan Centavo 1: 1 Centavo (Nicaragua, 1991)-Article

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 4: 1 Yuan (China, 1996)-Reference

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 3: 5 Jiao (China, 1980)-Reference

Ethnicities Of The People's Republic 1: 1 Jiao (China, 1980)-Article

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 5: 50 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 4: 25 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 3: 10 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

Indonesian Populism, Small Notes Of The Sukarno Era 2: 5 Sen (Indonesia, 1964)-Article

Notes Of Forgiveness: 1 Austral Bond (Argentina, 1991)-Reference

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Notes Of The Fish Eagle, Freedom, Breaker Of Chains: 50 Kwacha (Zambia, 1988)-Reference