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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 Perpetual President: 10 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1961)-Article

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Apr 13, 20223 min read

The Perpetual President: 10 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1961)-Article

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

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The Redemptress Princess Of Brazil: 5 Centavos (Brazil, 1967)-Article

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Mar 28, 20223 min read

The Redemptress Princess Of Brazil: 5 Centavos (Brazil, 1967)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Cruzeiro Novo Overprint (1967). Which was a provisional currency issued in...

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De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article

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Mar 20, 20222 min read

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1,000 Cruzados (Brazil, 1987)-Article

This large Brazilian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Cruzado (1st, Series 1987). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency,...

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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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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 50,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 50,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 11th denomination...

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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: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Jan 13, 20222 min read

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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

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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 1 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

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Dec 3, 20212 min read

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 1 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

This large private banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...

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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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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 20 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 20 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

This large private banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...

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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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Cascudo, Documenter Of Brazilian Culture: 50,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1992)-Article

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

Cascudo, Documenter Of Brazilian Culture: 50,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1992)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 7th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado (Series 1986). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency, which...

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