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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.
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Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference
This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features boats...
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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article
This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...
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Jan 7, 20235 min read
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Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 4 New Rupiah (1980). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 24, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Malaysia, Moon-Kites: 1 Ringgit (Malaysia, 2012)-Reference
This polymer Malaysian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ringgit (Series 2011-21). The observe features a portrait of Abdul...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Brunei, The Capital: 1 Ringgit (Brunei, 2013)-Reference
This polymer Bruneian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Brunei Dollar (Series 2011-16). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 13, 20221 min read
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The Hòa Bình Dam, Vietnam's Mega Project: 5,000 Dong (Vietnam, 1991)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dong (Series 1985-91). The observe features a portrait of Prime...
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May 13, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Vietnam, The White Tiger: 10,000 Dong (Vietnam, 2013)-Reference
This polymer Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dong (Series 2003-20). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 13, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Hong Kong Government: 10 Dollars (Hong Kong, 2014)-Reference
This polymer Hong Kong banknote represents the 2nd version of the 10 Dollar Note (Government issued, 2007-14). The observe features...
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May 12, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Standard Charter Bank, The Carp: 10 Dollar (Hong Kong, 1995)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hong Kong Dollar (Series 1983-2002, Standard Charter Bank). The observe...
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May 12, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Indonesia, The Malukan Hero: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2013)-Reference
This small colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the New Rupiah (Series 2009-16, Low Denomination). The observe...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The HSBC, Ships Past And Present: 10 Dollars (Hong Kong SAR, 1992)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the HK Dollar (Series 1985-92, HSBC). The observe features an illustration of...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The HSBC, The Ferry: 20 Dollars (Hong Kong SAR, 1994)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hong Kong Dollar (Series 1993-99, HSBC). The observe features an...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Standard Charter Bank, The Dragon Tortoise: 20 Dollars (Hong Kong SAR, 2002)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the HK Dollar (Series 1983-2002, Standard Charter Bank). The observe features...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Notes Of HSBC, The Peak Tram: 20 Dollars (Hong Kong SAR, 2005)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the HK Dollar (Series 2003-09, HSBC). The observe features an illustration of...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Standard Charter Bank, Tea Ceremony: 20 Dollars (Hong Kong SAR, 2018)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hong Kong Dollar (Series 2018, Standard Charter Bank). The observe...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference
This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...
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Apr 25, 20223 min read
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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Potala Palace: 500k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference
This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...
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Apr 25, 20223 min read
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