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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.

Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

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May 27, 20211 min read

Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

This small Belarusian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features an illustration of...

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Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 25 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

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May 27, 20212 min read

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 25 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Armenian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Dram (Series 1993). The Armenian Dram was introduced on 22...

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Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 10 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

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May 27, 20212 min read

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 10 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Armenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dram (First Series, 1993). The Armenian Dram was introduced on...

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Tomb Of The Afghan Emperor: 5,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1993)-Reference

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May 26, 20211 min read

Tomb Of The Afghan Emperor: 5,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1993)-Reference

This Afghan banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979-93). The observe depicts Pul-e Khishti Mosque, in...

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Niko Pirosmanashvili, The Peasant Painter: 1 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

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May 26, 20213 min read

Niko Pirosmanashvili, The Peasant Painter: 1 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

This Georgian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Georgian Lari (Series 1995). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by the...

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Qal'a-i-Bost, The Great Fortress Of Lashkar Gah: 10,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1372/1993)-Reference

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May 20, 20211 min read

Qal'a-i-Bost, The Great Fortress Of Lashkar Gah: 10,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1372/1993)-Reference

This Afghan banknote represents the 8th denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe depicts the Great Mosque of Herat....

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Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Lynx: 10 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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May 18, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Lynx: 10 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 5th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 5 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

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May 18, 20213 min read

Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 5 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 4th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Article

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May 18, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas"...

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Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

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Apr 13, 20211 min read

Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

This Greek banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Modern Drachma (Series 1995). The observe features a portrait of Greek...

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Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

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Apr 13, 20213 min read

Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Tenth Issue, Series 1992-1993). The Tenth Issue of the Second...

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Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1992)-Reference

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Apr 8, 20211 min read

Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1992)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe features a Pinisi, the...

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Belarussian Wildlife #5, Eurasian Brown Bear: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #5, Eurasian Brown Bear: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 7th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “January Dinar”. A product of the 1992 dissolution of Yugoslavia. The...

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Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference

This private-issue Belarusian bond, represents the 2nd denomination of Belarus Orthodox Church First Ruble (Series 1994). The observe...

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Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 8th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Belarussian Wildlife #4, European Elk: 25 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #4, European Elk: 25 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 6th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Belarussian Wildlife #1, Eurasian Red Squirrel: 50 Kapeek (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Apr 4, 20214 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #1, Eurasian Red Squirrel: 50 Kapeek (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 1st denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Lapwing: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Lapwing: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

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Apr 3, 20211 min read

The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 7th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 2nd denomination of Emission 1994). The...

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Landmarks Of Belarus #1, National Academy Of Science: 1 Ruble (Belarus, 2000)-Reference

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 25 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

Armenia Restored, Early Dram Notes: 10 Dram (Armenia, 1993)-Article

Tomb Of The Afghan Emperor: 5,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1993)-Reference

Niko Pirosmanashvili, The Peasant Painter: 1 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

Qal'a-i-Bost, The Great Fortress Of Lashkar Gah: 10,000 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1372/1993)-Reference

Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Lynx: 10 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

Belarussian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 5 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Eurasian Wolf: 500 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Article

Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

Sailing On The Waves Of Krakatoa, Pinisi Boats: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1992)-Reference

Belarussian Wildlife #5, Eurasian Brown Bear: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference

Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

Belarussian Wildlife #4, European Elk: 25 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

Belarussian Wildlife #1, Eurasian Red Squirrel: 50 Kapeek (Belarus, 1992)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Lapwing: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

The Clock Tower Of Baghdad, A Center Of Renewed Justice: 100 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference