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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.

Augusto Ruschi, A Life-Long Naturalist: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

Augusto Ruschi, A Life-Long Naturalist: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 4th denomination of Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a...

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De Andrade, Brazil's Poet Icon: 50 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

De Andrade, Brazil's Poet Icon: 50 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 1st denomination of Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a stop-gap...

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De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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Candido Portinari, The Neo-Realist Painter: 5 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

Candido Portinari, The Neo-Realist Painter: 5 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Cruzado Novo (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived currency,...

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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 10 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)

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Nov 19, 20212 min read

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 10 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)

This large private banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...

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Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

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Nov 16, 20213 min read

Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 4th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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Efígie Da República, Liberty Personified: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1970)-Article

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Nov 16, 20212 min read

Efígie Da República, Liberty Personified: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1970)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd type, of the 1st denomination, of the 2nd Cruzeiro (Series 1970, First Family). The Series 1970...

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 50 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

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Nov 16, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 50 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represent the 4th denomination, of the 2nd Cruzeiro (Series 1970, First Family). The Series 1970 replaced the...

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Castelo Branco, The General President: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

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Oct 28, 20212 min read

Castelo Branco, The General President: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Effigy Of The Republic Redux: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Oct 28, 20213 min read

Effigy Of The Republic Redux: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 3rd denomination of 3rd Cruzeiro Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a stop-gap...

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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 5 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

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Oct 25, 20212 min read

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 5 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

This private banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...

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Villa-Lobos, Conductor Of The Amazon: 500 Cruzados (Brazil, 1988)-Article

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Oct 5, 20212 min read

Villa-Lobos, Conductor Of The Amazon: 500 Cruzados (Brazil, 1988)-Article

This commemorative Brazilian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Cruzado (Series 1986). The Cruzado was a short-lived...

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The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Oct 5, 20213 min read

The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Cruzeiro Real Overprint (Series 1993). This series was introduced as a...

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Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Redux: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1985)-Article Variant

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Oct 5, 20212 min read

Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Redux: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1985)-Article Variant

This large Brazilian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Cruzado Overprint (Series 1986). This series was introduced as a...

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Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Reborn: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Oct 5, 20212 min read

Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Reborn: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This large Brazilian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Cruzado (Series 1986). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency, which...

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Rumiñahui, The Incan General: 1,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

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Oct 5, 20211 min read

Rumiñahui, The Incan General: 1,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

This Ecuadorian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Sucre (Series 1984). The observe features an illustration of Incan...

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The Author And The Tortoise: 5000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

The Author And The Tortoise: 5000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

This illustrative Ecuadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Sucre (Series 1991). Reverse The reverse depict a endangered...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of Cruzado Novo (Series 1989-90). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Augusto Ruschi, A Life-Long Naturalist: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

De Andrade, Brazil's Poet Icon: 50 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

Candido Portinari, The Neo-Realist Painter: 5 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 10 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)

Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

Efígie Da República, Liberty Personified: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1970)-Article

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 50 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1970)-Article

Castelo Branco, The General President: 5,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

Effigy Of The Republic Redux: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 5 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

Villa-Lobos, Conductor Of The Amazon: 500 Cruzados (Brazil, 1988)-Article

The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Redux: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1985)-Article Variant

Rui Barbosa, The Great Abolitionist-Reborn: 10 Cruzados (Brazil, 1986)-Article

Rumiñahui, The Incan General: 1,000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1988)-Reference

The Author And The Tortoise: 5000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article