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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.

Fijian Commemoration, Countdown To Y2K: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2000)-Reference

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May 2, 20221 min read

Fijian Commemoration, Countdown To Y2K: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2000)-Reference

This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the year 2000, also known as "Y2K". The observe features a portrait of Sir Penaia Ganilau...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

This coin is a 6th year Fijian Shilling (Elizabeth II), dated 1962. The Fijian Florin represented the second largest denomination coin,...

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MacArthur's Return And Independence: 1 Centavo (U.S. Philippines, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

MacArthur's Return And Independence: 1 Centavo (U.S. Philippines, 1944)-Reference

The WWII-era Philippine coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Peso (US Administration). The observe features a man, with an...

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The Gomburza, The Fathers Of The Revolution: 10 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

The Gomburza, The Fathers Of The Revolution: 10 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Reference

This Philippine banknote represents the 9th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The observe features a portrait of Fathers...

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Mabini, The Brain Of The Revolution: 1 Peso (Philippines, 1949)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Mabini, The Brain Of The Revolution: 1 Peso (Philippines, 1949)-Reference

This Philippine banknote represents the 6th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The observe features a portrait revolutionary...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features the National Diet...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the only denomination of the Yen (Emission, 1948). The observe features Count Itagaki Taisuke...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features pair of doves,...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, Plum Blossoms: 5 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, Plum Blossoms: 5 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features "Kigo" (spring plum...

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Notes Of The Conflicted Colony: 20 Escudos (Portuguese Timor, 1967)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Conflicted Colony: 20 Escudos (Portuguese Timor, 1967)-Reference

This Portuguese Timor banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Timorese Escudo (Series 1967). The observe features a portrait of...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

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Mar 9, 20223 min read

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2004)-Article

This large New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

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Feb 23, 20223 min read

The Crocodile Coins Of Melanesia: 1 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1975)-Article

This massive New Guinean coin represents the 5th denominated coin of the Kina (Series 1975). The kina was introduced on 19 May 1975, as a...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is an 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of...

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New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

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Jan 26, 20222 min read

New Coins On The Channel Island: 2 New Pence (Guernsey, 1971)-Article

This large coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the decimalized Guernsey Pound (Series 1971). The Bailiwick of Guernsey is...

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Candi Borobudur, The Great Buddhist Pyramid: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1992)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

Candi Borobudur, The Great Buddhist Pyramid: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1992)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe features Sultan Hamengkubuwono...

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The Javan Rhinoceros, The Rarest Of The Rhinos: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1977)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

The Javan Rhinoceros, The Rarest Of The Rhinos: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1977)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 3 New Rupiah (1977). The observe features an illustration...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

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Dec 22, 20213 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

This coin is a 2nd year US produced WWII-era Fijian Shilling (George VI), dated 1943. The Fijian Florin represented the 2nd largest...

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Fiji Six Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 6 Pence (Fiji 1953)-Article

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Dec 8, 20213 min read

Fiji Six Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 6 Pence (Fiji 1953)-Article

This coin is a 1st year Fijian 6 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1953. The Fijian Six Pence represented the 3rd largest denomination coin, of...

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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

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Dec 8, 20212 min read

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

This British colonial coin represents a 6th year Fijian 3 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1961. The Fijian 3 Pence represented the 3rd...

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Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 1 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

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Dec 4, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 1 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

This small Dutch Antillean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Antillean Gulden (Series 1970). The observe depicts a sky view...

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