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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.

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...

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Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Birdwatching, White-Throated Toucan: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 2000)-Reference

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 2000). The observe prominently...

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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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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Equatorial Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of The Leopard Of Zaire, The Ingra Dam: 5 Zaires (Zaire, 1985)-Article

This colorful Zairean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Zaire (Series 1982-1985). The Zaire was the currency of the nation...

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Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

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Mar 24, 20222 min read

Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article

This colorful novelty Australian note represents the 2nd denomination of World Expo Dollar (Brisbane, 1988). This notes served...

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Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Carlos Gomes, The New World Composer: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 5th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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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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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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Coins Of The USA, Buffalo Nickel: 5 Cents (United States of America, 1936)-Article

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Dec 5, 20213 min read

Coins Of The USA, Buffalo Nickel: 5 Cents (United States of America, 1936)-Article

This Great Depression era coin is a late mint Buffalo Nickel. This version of the Five-Cent coin circulated from 1913-1938. represents...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Otter: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Dec 4, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Otter: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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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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Harvest Of The Indian Ocean: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

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Nov 27, 20211 min read

Harvest Of The Indian Ocean: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a young...

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Notes Of The West African Franc, The Manantali Dam: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

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Nov 27, 20211 min read

Notes Of The West African Franc, The Manantali Dam: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Notes Of The Ashoka Lion, The Dhow: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Ashoka Lion, The Dhow: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination (3rd variant) of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). The observe...

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A Woman Of Two Empires, Then None: 1000 Kronen (Austria,1902/1919)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

A Woman Of Two Empires, Then None: 1000 Kronen (Austria,1902/1919)-Reference

This large ornate Austrian banknote, represents the 7th denomination of the Krone (Series 1919). Issued due to the dissolution of the...

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The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (Series 1973). The observe features a schoolgirl at class, her...

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Coins Of The Kaiserreich: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1900)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Kaiserreich: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1900)-Article

This Imperial German coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the pre-WWI Goldmark (1871-1914). Notably prior to WWI (1914-1918)...

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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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