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Maldybaev, Father Of The Kyrgyz Opera: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1999)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20211 min read

Maldybaev, Father Of The Kyrgyz Opera: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1999)-Reference

This Kyrgyz banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Som Series (1994). The observe features a portrait of actor, composer,...

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A Monument To The Great Chieftain: 500 Som (Uzbekistan, 1999)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

A Monument To The Great Chieftain: 500 Som (Uzbekistan, 1999)-Article

This large colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1...

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The Tiger Mosaic Of Sher-Dor: 200 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1997)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

The Tiger Mosaic Of Sher-Dor: 200 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1997)-Article

This large colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1...

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A Palace To The People's Friendship: 100 So'm (Uzbekistan,1994)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

A Palace To The People's Friendship: 100 So'm (Uzbekistan,1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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The Heart Of Samarkand: 50 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

The Heart Of Samarkand: 50 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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The Living King, The Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis: 25 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

The Living King, The Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis: 25 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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Bringer Of Culture, The Navoi Opera: 1 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 8, 20213 min read

Bringer Of Culture, The Navoi Opera: 1 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This Uzbek banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July 1994. It was...

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A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

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Jan 8, 20216 min read

A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

This Russian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Ruble Series 1998. It depicts landmarks, of the Siberian city of...

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Manas, Hero Of The Krygyz People: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20213 min read

Manas, Hero Of The Krygyz People: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 4th denomination of the So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number Turkic...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

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Jan 7, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

This Krygyz banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First So'm (First Series, 1993). The term so'm means “pure” in a number...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 5th denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 4th denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 3rd denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 2nd denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Jan 6, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 1st denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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Soyombo Money 2: 20 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 25, 20202 min read

Soyombo Money 2: 20 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

This vertical Mongolian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Series 1993 (Tögrög). Although popular amongst collectors, these...

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Soyombo Money 3: 50 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

Soyombo Money 3: 50 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

This vertical Mongolian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Series 1993 (Tögrög). Although popular amongst collectors, these...

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Maldybaev, Father Of The Kyrgyz Opera: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1999)-Reference

A Monument To The Great Chieftain: 500 Som (Uzbekistan, 1999)-Article

The Tiger Mosaic Of Sher-Dor: 200 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1997)-Article

A Palace To The People's Friendship: 100 So'm (Uzbekistan,1994)-Article

The Heart Of Samarkand: 50 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

The Living King, The Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis: 25 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

A Monument To The Mystic Poet: 5 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

Bringer Of Culture, The Navoi Opera: 1 So'm (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

A Tour of the Lonely City: 10 Rubles (Russia, 2004)-Article

Manas, Hero Of The Krygyz People: 1 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 3: 50 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 2: 10 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Notes Of The Krygyz Eagle 1: 1 Tyiyn (Kyrgyzstan, 1993)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 5: 100 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 4: 50 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 3: 20 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 2: 10 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 1: 1 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

Soyombo Money 2: 20 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

Soyombo Money 3: 50 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article