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The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 2, 20213 min read

The Makedonium, Monument To The Uprising: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1992)-Article

This Macedonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Denar (Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation (1992-1993)...

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Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992)-Article

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Jan 2, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Bosnian War, The Bridge: 50 Dinara (Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1992)-Article

This Bosnia and Herzegovina banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Bosnian-Herzegovina Dinar (Series 1992). While simple...

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Coins of the Fragrant Harbor: 10 Cents (Hong Kong, 1990)-Article

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Dec 30, 20202 min read

Coins of the Fragrant Harbor: 10 Cents (Hong Kong, 1990)-Article

This coin is a late British lease Hong Kong 10 Cent, dated 1990. The 10 Cent coin is the smallest denomination, of the Hong Kong Dollar....

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Aguilas! The Harpy Eagles of the Canaima 2: 2000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2016)-Article

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Dec 27, 20204 min read

Aguilas! The Harpy Eagles of the Canaima 2: 2000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2016)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Bolívar Fuerte Series (2016). The 2,000 Bolívar Fuerte note (2,000 BsF)...

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Soyombo Money 2: 20 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 25, 20202 min read

Soyombo Money 2: 20 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

This vertical Mongolian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Series 1993 (Tögrög). Although popular amongst collectors, these...

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The Giant Armadillos of Los Llanos 2: 1,000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2017)-Article

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Dec 21, 20204 min read

The Giant Armadillos of Los Llanos 2: 1,000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2017)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Bolívar Fuerte Series (2016). The 1,000 Bolívar Fuerte note (1,000 BsF)...

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Airborne Disaster, Possible New Beginning: 5,000 Lira (Turkey, 1990)-Reference

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Dec 19, 20201 min read

Airborne Disaster, Possible New Beginning: 5,000 Lira (Turkey, 1990)-Reference

This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features the...

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Glorification of Triumph: 1,000 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1993)-Article

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Dec 19, 20203 min read

Glorification of Triumph: 1,000 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1993)-Article

This Guinea-Bissau banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...

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The Ritual, Entry To Manhood: 50 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

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Dec 19, 20203 min read

The Ritual, Entry To Manhood: 50 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

This Guinea-Bissau banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...

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Soyombo Money 3: 50 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

Soyombo Money 3: 50 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

This vertical Mongolian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Series 1993 (Tögrög). Although popular amongst collectors, these...

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Soyombo Money 1: 10 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

Soyombo Money 1: 10 Möngö (Mongolia, 1993)-Article

This vertical Mongolian banknote represents the 1st denomination of Series 1993 (Tögrög). Although popular amongst collectors, these...

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Racing On The Great Royal Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Dec 18, 20204 min read

Racing On The Great Royal Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...

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Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

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Dec 17, 20204 min read

Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1988). The Second Dồng was introduced in 1985,...

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Lake Segara Anak, the Child of the Sea: 10000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2003)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Lake Segara Anak, the Child of the Sea: 10000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 2003)-Reference

This large Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the High Denomination update. To the the Series 6 New Rupiah (Series...

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The Tri-Color Lake Of Flores Island: 5,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Tri-Color Lake Of Flores Island: 5,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe beautifully depicts an...

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The Great Volcanic Lake And Stone Jumping: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Great Volcanic Lake And Stone Jumping: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

This Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe depicts Lake Toba, in North Sumatra....

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Orangutan, The Men Of The Forest: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Article

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Dec 17, 20206 min read

Orangutan, The Men Of The Forest: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Article

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The Series 6 was first issued, on 28...

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Life On The Cook Islands, Ngaputoru And Mangaia: 20 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Life On The Cook Islands, Ngaputoru And Mangaia: 20 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Islands banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features islander preparing...

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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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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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Life On The Red Island: 500 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Life On The Red Island: 500 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a young...

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