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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.

Eugenio Espejo, The Satirist Doctor: 500 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 19, 20221 min read

Eugenio Espejo, The Satirist Doctor: 500 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Ecuadorian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Sucre (Series 1984-95). The observe features a portrait of Dr...

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From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 500 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 500 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 6th 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: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Equatorial Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Notes Of The January Dinar, The Hero: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

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Apr 15, 20225 min read

Notes Of The January Dinar, The Hero: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “January Dinar”. A product of the 1992 dissolution of Yugoslavia. The...

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Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

This colorful Zairian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Zaire (Series 1988-92). The Zaire was the currency of the nation of...

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Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Zaires (Zaire, 1988)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Zaires (Zaire, 1988)-Article

This colorful Zairian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Zaire (Series 1988-92). The Zaire was the currency of the nation of...

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Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

This colorful Zairean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Zaire (Series 1982-1985). The Zaire was the currency of the nation...

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Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Flame Of Zaire: 10 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Flame Of Zaire: 10 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

This colorful Zairean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Zaire (Series 1982-1985). The Zaire was the currency of the nation...

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Notes Of The October Dinar, The People's Poet: 500 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Mar 26, 20225 min read

Notes Of The October Dinar, The People's Poet: 500 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This colorful Yugoslavian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the “October Dinar” (1993). A product of the 1992 dissolution of ...

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Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

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Mar 24, 20222 min read

Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

This colorful novelty Australian note represents the 2nd denomination of World Expo Dollar (Brisbane, 1988). This notes served...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Boy: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1992)-Article

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Mar 22, 20224 min read

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Boy: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1992)-Article

This colorful Yugoslavian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (Series 1992). A product of dissolution of...

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De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article

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Mar 20, 20222 min read

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article

This large Brazilian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Cruzado (1st, Series 1987). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency,...

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Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 5th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa, The Bank Of Yesterday: 1 New Zaire (Zaire, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa, The Bank Of Yesterday: 1 New Zaire (Zaire, 1993)-Article

This Zairean banknote represents the 5th denomination of the New Zaire (Series 1993-94). Due to rampant inflation the New Zaire replaced...

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Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa The Fishermen: 50 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa The Fishermen: 50 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Article

This Zairean banknote represents the 4th denomination of the New Zaire (Series 1993-94). Due to rampant inflation the New Zaire replaced...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Mar 8, 20224 min read

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 15th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (9th of Series 1993). A product of dissolution of...

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Notes Of The Saharan Republic, Ksar Chinguetti: 100 Ouguiya (Mauritania, 2004)-Reference

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Feb 6, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Saharan Republic, Ksar Chinguetti: 100 Ouguiya (Mauritania, 2004)-Reference

The Mauritanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "Old" Ouguiya (Series 2004). The observe features a complex geometric...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Eugenio Espejo, The Satirist Doctor: 500 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 500 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference

From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 100 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

Notes Of The January Dinar, The Hero: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 50 Zaires (Zaire, 1988)-Article

Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Flame Of Zaire: 10 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

Notes Of The October Dinar, The People's Poet: 500 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Boy: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1992)-Article

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article

Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa, The Bank Of Yesterday: 1 New Zaire (Zaire, 1993)-Article

Notes From The Forgotten Heart Of Africa The Fishermen: 50 New Makuta (Zaire, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Saharan Republic, Ksar Chinguetti: 100 Ouguiya (Mauritania, 2004)-Reference

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference