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Conquering Hunger in the Caribbean: 1 Dollar (Trinidad and Tobago, 1979)-Article

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Conquering Hunger in the Caribbean: 1 Dollar (Trinidad and Tobago, 1979)-Article

This coin is a commemorative Trinidad and Tobago Dollar, dated 1979. It celebrates the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization...

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The Piraeus Athena and Literature: 100 Drachmai (Greece, 1978)-Article

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Nov 27, 20204 min read

The Piraeus Athena and Literature: 100 Drachmai (Greece, 1978)-Article

This Greek banknote represents the 2nd entry of the Third Modern Drachma, 1978-87 sub-series. The Third Drachma circulated for nearly 48...

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The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 20204 min read

The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

This Greek banknote represents the 1st entry of the Third Modern Drachma, 1978-87 sub-series. The Third Drachma circulated for nearly 48...

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A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 20202 min read

A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article

This banknote represents the 7th and final denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series XH), printed by the Bank of Mexico. This note first...

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The Leopard of Zaire: 1 Zaire (Zaire, 1977)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 20203 min read

The Leopard of Zaire: 1 Zaire (Zaire, 1977)-Founder's Article

This Zaire banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Zaire "Series 1972". The first denomination being the 50 Makuta note, 1 Zaire...

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El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article

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Oct 9, 20205 min read

El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article

This Mexican banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series 1BV). These notes were printed by the Bank of Mexico...

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