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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.

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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Coins Of The Tsar, Nicholas II: 2 Kopecks (Imperial Russia, 1901)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Tsar, Nicholas II: 2 Kopecks (Imperial Russia, 1901)-Reference

This large Imperial Russian coin represents the 4th domination coin of the Ruble (Nikolai II). The observe list the coin's value, mint...

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Coins Of The Austrian Crown: 1 Kreuzer (Austria, 1816)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Coins Of The Austrian Crown: 1 Kreuzer (Austria, 1816)-Reference

This large Austrian coin represents the 4th domination coin of the Austro-Hungarian Gulden (Franz I). The observe list the coin's value,...

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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 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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Coins Of The USA, Sacagawea Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States Of America, 2001)-Article

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Feb 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The USA, Sacagawea Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States Of America, 2001)-Article

This limited circulation US coin is a second year Sacagawea Dollar. This version of the 1 Dollar coin circulated from 2000-2008. It...

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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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Coins Of The USA, Susan B. Anthony Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States of America, 1979)-Article

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Jan 19, 20223 min read

Coins Of The USA, Susan B. Anthony Dollar: 1 Dollar (United States of America, 1979)-Article

This limited circulation US coin is a first year Susan B. Anthony Dollar. This version of the 1 Dollar coin circulated from 1979-1981. It...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

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Dec 22, 20214 min read

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Florin (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian Florin represented the largest...

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Coins Of The German Occupation: 25 Centimes (Belgium, 1915)-Article

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Dec 15, 20212 min read

Coins Of The German Occupation: 25 Centimes (Belgium, 1915)-Article

This large worn WWI Belgian coin represented the 3rd denomination coin of the Franc (WWI Occupation). Early in the war, Imperial Germany...

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Emergency Coins Of Imperial Germany: 50 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, Unknown)-Article

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Dec 11, 20213 min read

Emergency Coins Of Imperial Germany: 50 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, Unknown)-Article

This large WWI coin is a privately issued notmünze (trans. emergency coin). It represented the 4th denomination of the provisionally...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony : 1 Florin (Fiji, 1934)-Article

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Dec 1, 20214 min read

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony : 1 Florin (Fiji, 1934)-Article

This coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (George V), dated 1934. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of the Fijian...

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Coin Of The Last Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos (Mexico, 1981)-Article

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Nov 27, 20212 min read

Coin Of The Last Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos (Mexico, 1981)-Article

This Mexican coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Mexican Peso (Series AA). This variant of the 50 Centavo was minted from...

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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...

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Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Article

This large Yugoslavian coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the "Hard Dinar" (Series 1966). The 10 Dinara coin was first...

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Coins Of Apartheid's End: 5 Rand (South Africa, 1994)-Article

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Nov 10, 20212 min read

Coins Of Apartheid's End: 5 Rand (South Africa, 1994)-Article

This South African coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the South African Rand (Series 1989). It was issued during closing phase...

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Digger Coins #2, The Great War: 1 Penny (Australia, 1917)-Article

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Sep 29, 20212 min read

Digger Coins #2, The Great War: 1 Penny (Australia, 1917)-Article

This coin is a pre-decimal World War I Era (1914-1918 Australian Penny, dated 1918. The Australian Penny represented the second smallest...

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Britannia Pence, Coins Of Britain: 1 Penny (Great Britain, 1930)-Article

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Sep 15, 20212 min read

Britannia Pence, Coins Of Britain: 1 Penny (Great Britain, 1930)-Article

This large coin is a pre-decimal British Penny, dated 1930. The British Penny represented the third smallest denomination of the...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

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Sep 3, 20214 min read

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Nkobnkob. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Nkobnkob dates to the early...

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