Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-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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Jan 7, 20235 min read
The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article
This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...
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Dec 6, 20221 min read
From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 5 Gulden (Suriname, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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Dec 6, 20221 min read
From Paramaribo To The Stalag, The Story Of Anton De Kom: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1988)-Reference
This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1986-88). The observe features a...
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May 20, 20221 min read
New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference
This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...
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May 19, 20221 min read
Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference
This small Bengali banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Taka (2nd Variant, Series 1972-89). The observe features the National...
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May 19, 20221 min read
Notes Of Trinidad, The Blue Crowned Motmot: 5 Dollars (Trinidad And Tobago, 2006)-Reference
This Trinidad and Tobago banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Dollar (Series 2006). The observe features the Trinidad and Tobago,...
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May 17, 20221 min read
Notes Of The DRC, The Bush Elephant: 100 Francs (Democratic Republic of Congo, 2013)-Reference
This Congolese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Franc (Series 2007). The observe features an African Bush Elephant,...
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May 13, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Fish Eagle, Plants And Animals Of Zambia: 1,000 Kwacha (Zambia, 2009)-Reference
This polymer Zambian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Kwacha (Series 2003-12). The observe features an African Fish Eagle, the...
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May 13, 20221 min read
Modern Notes Of Madagascar, Madagascar Poison Frog: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2017)-Reference
This small colorful Madagascan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ariary (Series 2017). The observe features the Holy Name...
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May 12, 20221 min read
Notes Of Turkmenistan, The Dictator And His Horse: 50 Manat (Turkmenistan, 2005)-Reference
This colorful Turkmenstani banknote represents the 1st denomination of First Manat (Series 2005). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 12, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Standard Charter Bank, The Carp: 10 Dollar (Hong Kong, 1995)-Reference
This Hong Kong banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hong Kong Dollar (Series 1983-2002, Standard Charter Bank). The observe...
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May 12, 20221 min read
The Gorillas Of Volcanoes National Park: 500 Francs (Rwanda, 1998)-Reference
The colorful Rwandan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Franc (Series 1998). The observe features a group of endangered...
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May 12, 20221 min read
Modern Notes Of Uganda, Nile Tilapia: 2,000 Shillings (Uganda, 2017)-Reference
This Ugandan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the New Shilling (Series 2010). The observe features the Source of Nile River...
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May 12, 20221 min read
Modern Notes Of Mozambique, White Rhino: 20 Meticais (Mozambique, 2011)-Reference
This polymer Mozambique banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Metical (Series 2011). The obverse features a portrait of ...
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May 11, 20221 min read
The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference
This Tongan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Pa'anga (Series 2009). The observe features a portrait of King Tupou V...
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May 11, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference
This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970-98). The observe features...
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May 11, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference
This Nepalese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King Birendra,...
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May 11, 20221 min read
Modern Notes Of Nepal, The Wild Yak: 5 Rupees (Nepal, 2017)-Reference
This small Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Series 2008-10). The observe features an illustration of Mt....
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May 11, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference
This small Nepalese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King...
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