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The Javan Rhinoceros, The Rarest Of The Rhinos: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1977)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

The Javan Rhinoceros, The Rarest Of The Rhinos: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1977)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Series 3 New Rupiah (1977). The observe features an illustration...

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Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Dec 14, 20215 min read

Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Weizmann, The Biochemist Statesman: 5 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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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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Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 1 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

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Dec 4, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 1 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

This small Dutch Antillean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Antillean Gulden (Series 1970). The observe depicts a sky view...

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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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Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Article

This large Yugoslavian coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the "Hard Dinar" (Series 1966). The 10 Dinara coin was first...

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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union: 2 Kopecki (Soviet Union, 1977)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Small Coins Of The Soviet Union: 2 Kopecki (Soviet Union, 1977)-Article

This small Soviet coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Soviet Ruble (Series 1961). Coins of this type were issued, along side...

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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union: 1 Kopeck (Soviet Union, 1973)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Small Coins Of The Soviet Union: 1 Kopeck (Soviet Union, 1973)-Article

This small Soviet coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Soviet Ruble (6th Issue, 1961). Coins of this type were issued, along...

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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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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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Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series E, 1979). The Series F was introduced in 1979....

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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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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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Sir Moses Montefiore, The Jewish Baron: 10 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Article

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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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Ben-Gurion, Founder of Zion: 50 Shekels (Israel, 1978)-Article

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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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Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 2 1/2 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

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Oct 28, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Dutch Caribbean: 2 1/2 Gulden (Netherlands Antilles, 1970)-Reference

This small Dutch Antillean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Antillean Gulden (Series 1970). The observe depicts a flying...

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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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The Roaring Lion Of Zion: 10 Santeem (Ethiopia, 1969/1977)-Article

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Oct 20, 20213 min read

The Roaring Lion Of Zion: 10 Santeem (Ethiopia, 1969/1977)-Article

This Ethiopian coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Second Birr (Series 1977). The coin is smooth edged design, made of...

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Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

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Oct 1, 20211 min read

Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

This Nigerian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Naira (Series 1973). The Naira replaced the previous Nigerian Pound, in 1...

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