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Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

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Dec 4, 20214 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

This large ornate Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for...

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The Jade Emperor, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20213 min read

The Jade Emperor, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Article

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Nov 26, 20214 min read

Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Article

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Article

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Nov 26, 20214 min read

Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Article

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Notes Of The Kwangtung Bank: 50 Cents (Republic of China, 1949)-Article

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Nov 26, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Kwangtung Bank: 50 Cents (Republic of China, 1949)-Article

This small Chinese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Yuan (Series 1949). It was issued by the Kwangtung Provincial Bank, in...

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The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (Series 1973). The observe features a schoolgirl at class, her...

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Japanese Notes Of The Inter-War Period: 10 Sen (Imperial Japan, 1921)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Japanese Notes Of The Inter-War Period: 10 Sen (Imperial Japan, 1921)-Reference

This pre-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Yen (Series 1917). The observe features a Chrysanthemum, the...

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Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 50 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 50 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

This South Korean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Korean Republic Won (KOMSCO Series, 1962). The KOMSCO Series...

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Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 10 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 10 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

This South Korean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Korean Republic Won (KOMSCO Series, 1962). The KOMSCO Series...

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A Sacrifice To The Gods And Ancestors: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1956)-Reference

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Nov 14, 20211 min read

A Sacrifice To The Gods And Ancestors: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1956)-Reference

This large Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Series 1970). The observe features a village, a pair of...

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The Tea Farmers, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 10 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 13, 20216 min read

The Tea Farmers, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 10 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Eighth Issue, Series 1987). The Eighth Issue is a brief two...

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The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 13, 20212 min read

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Riel (Eighth Issue, Series 1987). The Eighth Issue was a brief two...

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Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

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Oct 6, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

This ancient Chinese coin is a Wu Zhu (五銖, Five Shu ) issued during the Western Han Dynasty (202 BCE-9 CE). The Wu Zhu are noted for...

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The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

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Oct 4, 20211 min read

The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

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Oct 4, 20214 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for reintroducing...

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Sisingamangaraja XII, The Last Priest-King: 1000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1987)-Reference

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Sep 29, 20211 min read

Sisingamangaraja XII, The Last Priest-King: 1000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1987)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Series 5 Rupiah. The observe features a portrait of Priest-King ...

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Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

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Sep 29, 20211 min read

Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a portrait of women's...

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The Sumatran Flower Of Death: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1979)-Article

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Sep 29, 20217 min read

The Sumatran Flower Of Death: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1979)-Article

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 4 Rupiah (1982). The Series 4 New Rupiah was first issued...

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Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article

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Sep 29, 20212 min read

Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Series Rupiah. Also know as the "Flowers and Birds" series....

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Beasts Of Burden, Notes Of The Second Riel: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

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Sep 26, 20214 min read

Beasts Of Burden, Notes Of The Second Riel: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Second Riel (Seventh Issue, Series 1979). The Second Riel was introduced 1...

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Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

The Jade Emperor, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Article

Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Article

Notes Of The Kwangtung Bank: 50 Cents (Republic of China, 1949)-Article

The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

Japanese Notes Of The Inter-War Period: 10 Sen (Imperial Japan, 1921)-Reference

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 50 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 10 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

A Sacrifice To The Gods And Ancestors: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1956)-Reference

The Tea Farmers, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 10 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

Coins Of The Han Dynasty: Wu Zhu (Western Han, ~115-113 BCE)-Article

The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

Sisingamangaraja XII, The Last Priest-King: 1000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1987)-Reference

Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

The Sumatran Flower Of Death: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1979)-Article

Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article

Beasts Of Burden, Notes Of The Second Riel: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article