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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 20,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 20,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 10th denomination...

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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 9th denomination of...

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Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

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Jan 16, 20222 min read

Carlos Chagas, The Determined Researcher: 10 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado Novo (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived currency,...

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...

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The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence: 1,000 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

The Venezuelan Declaration of Independence: 1,000 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1998)-Reference

The Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar (Emisson 1994). The observe features Antonio Salas' 1925 portrait...

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Transition To Neoliberalism, Brazilian Hyperinflation: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Transition To Neoliberalism, Brazilian Hyperinflation: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Reference

This provisional Brazilian banknote represents the sole denomination of it's type for the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990). It was intended...

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 20 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1963)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 20 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1963)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cruzeiro (1st Print, Series 1961 "Valor Legal"). It can be easily...

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The Giant Water Lilies Of the Amazon: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1961)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

The Giant Water Lilies Of the Amazon: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1961)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the sole denomination of the First Cruzeiro (3rd Print, Series 1961 "Valor Recebido"). This variant of...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Córdoba Overprint (Series F, 1987). This special series of the...

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Córdoba Overprint (Series G, 1987). This special series of the...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 500,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 500,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1990)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Córdoba Overprint (Series 1990). Similar to the previously issued...

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Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series G, 1985). The Series G was preceded by Series F....

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series E, 1979). The Series F was introduced in 1979....

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General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series F, 1984). The Series F was preceded by Series E....

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José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Córdoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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