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smithwicknumismati
Apr 21, 20221 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 200 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference
This small Tajikistani banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Tajik Ruble (Series 1994). The note's observe is ornate, featuring...
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smithwicknumismati
Apr 20, 20221 min read
The Life Blood Of Azerbaijan: 1,000 Manat (Azerbaijan, 2001)-Reference
This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Manat (Standalone, Series 2001). The observe features an...
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smithwicknumismati
Mar 29, 20222 min read
Independent Azerbaijan, Notes Of The Maiden Tower: 250 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1992)-Article
This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Manat (3rd, Series 1992). After the dissolution of the Soviet...
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smithwicknumismati
Mar 13, 20221 min read
From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1/4 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1993)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts a grove of palm dates....
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 20 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 10 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 5 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 6, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 1 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article
This small Tajik banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...
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smithwicknumismati
Dec 4, 20213 min read
Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article
This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 26, 20211 min read
The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference
This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The observe features...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 25, 20213 min read
Nizami Ganjavi, The Epic Persian Poet: 500 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1999)-Article
This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Second Manat (3rd, Series 1993-99). After the dissolution of the Soviet...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 24, 20211 min read
Dionysus In South Arabia, The Harbor: 20 Rial (Yemen, 1412/1991)-Reference
This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 2nd denomination (1st variant) of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference
This Syrian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features 18th century Azm Palace (in...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 21, 20211 min read
Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 5 Pounds (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference
This Syrian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features the ancient Roman Theatre at...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 16, 20213 min read
Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Article
This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira/Pound (4th Series, 1975). The 4th Series set the standard for...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 14, 20214 min read
Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article
This Israeli banknote represents the 4th denomination of the "Old" Israeli Shekel (Series 1980). Strangely despite being printed in 1978,...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 14, 20213 min read
Walks Of Israeli Life, The Fisherman: 1 Lira (Israel, 1958)-Article
This Israeli banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Israeli Lira (2nd Series, Walks of Life). The 1958 "Walks of Life" series...
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smithwicknumismati
Nov 6, 20211 min read
Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference
This large Artsakhi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Artsakh Dram (Series 2004). The observe depicts a mural of Jesus...
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