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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.
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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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Dec 24, 20211 min read
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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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Dec 14, 20215 min read
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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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Dec 4, 20213 min read
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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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Dec 4, 20211 min read
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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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Dec 3, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 26, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 26, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 26, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 26, 20211 min read
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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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Nov 26, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 25, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 19, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 16, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 16, 20212 min read
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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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Nov 16, 20213 min read
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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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Nov 14, 20214 min read
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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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Oct 28, 20211 min read
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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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Oct 25, 20212 min read
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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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Oct 20, 20213 min read
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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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Oct 1, 20211 min read
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