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Oct 4, 20215 min read
Lithuanian Wildlife, Gray Heron: 3 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article
This British Colonial coin represents the 3rd year of the reintroduced Fijian 3 Pence (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian 3 Pence...
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Sep 19, 20211 min read
Magyar’s End, Pre-Soviet Hungry: 1,000,000 Pengő (Hungary, 1946)-Reference
This post-WWII Hungarian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Pengő (Series 1945). The observe features a portrait of Lucia...
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Sep 19, 20211 min read
The Woman Of The Vineyard: 3 Leke (Albania, 1976)-Reference
This Albanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Lek (Series 1976). The observe depicts a peasant woman carrying a...
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Jun 16, 20214 min read
Sandino, El Revolucionario Redux: 500,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant
This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Córdoba (Series 1987). This special series of the First Córdoba...
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May 20, 20211 min read
Ethnicities Of Indonesia, The Rotinese People #2: 2 1/2 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1956)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Fourth Series "Government Note" Rupiah (Series 1956) . The observe...
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May 19, 20211 min read
Saya San, Leader Of The Peasants' Rebellion: 90 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Saya...
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May 19, 20211 min read
The General And The Guardian Spirit of the Universe: 75 Kyats (Myanmar, 1985)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 19, 20211 min read
Hla Gyi, Leader Of The Year 1300 Strike: 45 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Thakin...
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May 19, 20211 min read
The General And The Sprit God: 35 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 19, 20211 min read
The General And The Puppet Prince: 15 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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Apr 11, 20212 min read
Indonesia, Food Or Cash: 2 1/2 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1961)-Article
This Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the "Government Note" Sixth Series (1961). Similar to the Third (1954) and...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
Al-Asturlāb, Taker Of The Stars: 1/2 Dinar (Iraq, 1985)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Iraqi "Swiss" Dinar (1980). The observe depicts an Astrolabe, an ancient tool...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
Guardian Of The Oasis, Murzuq Fortress: ¼ Dinar (Libya,2002)-Reference
This Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 5th Series Libyan Dinar (2002). The observe depicts the ancient Arch of...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
Reclaiming The Desert, The Great Man-Made River: 1/2 Dinar (Libya ,2002)-Reference
This Libyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the 5th Series Libyan Dinar (2002). The observe depicts a large grain storage...
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Feb 17, 20212 min read
Coins From The Raj, Colonial Indian Coins #1: 1/2 Anna (British India, 1943)-Article
This unusual-shaped British India coin is a WWII-era 1/2 Anna, dated 1943. Issued on the 2nd year of its limited 1942-1945 production...
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Jan 10, 20213 min read
Anthony Nesty, An Afro-Caribbean Inspiration: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 1996)-Article
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1991-99). Suriname is a former Dutch...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read
From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 25 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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Jan 9, 20211 min read
Birdwatching, Beauties Of The Amazon: 2 1/2 Gulden (Suriname, 1985)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd printing of the Surinamese 2 ½ Guilder. The observe features a detailed illustration...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference
This Cook Island banknote the 1st denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...
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