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Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series G, 1985). The Series G was preceded by Series F....

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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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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General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series F, 1984). The Series F was preceded by Series E....

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José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Córdoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Comandante Fonseca And Liberation Day: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1984)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Comandante Fonseca And Liberation Day: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1984)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series F, 1984). The Series F was preceded by Series E....

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Comandante Fonseca, Founder Of The FSLN: 10 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 24, 20213 min read

Comandante Fonseca, Founder Of The FSLN: 10 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 5 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

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Nov 24, 20213 min read

Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 5 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

This small Georgian coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the Georgian Lari (First Series, 1993). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by...

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Cascudo, Documenter Of Brazilian Culture: 50,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1992)-Article

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

Cascudo, Documenter Of Brazilian Culture: 50,000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1992)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 7th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado (Series 1986). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency, which...

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Augusto Ruschi, A Life-Long Naturalist: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

Augusto Ruschi, A Life-Long Naturalist: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 4th denomination of Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a...

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De Andrade, Brazil's Poet Icon: 50 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20213 min read

De Andrade, Brazil's Poet Icon: 50 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 1st denomination of Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a stop-gap...

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De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

De Assis, Pioneer Of Brazilian Literature: 1 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Cruzado Novo Overprint (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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Candido Portinari, The Neo-Realist Painter: 5 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

Candido Portinari, The Neo-Realist Painter: 5 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article Variant

This Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Cruzado Novo (Series 1989). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived currency,...

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Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 50 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 50 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

This South Korean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Korean Republic Won (KOMSCO Series, 1962). The KOMSCO Series...

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Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 10 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Korean Sovereignty, Early Notes Of KOMSCO: 10 Jeon (South Korea, 1962)-Article

This South Korean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Korean Republic Won (KOMSCO Series, 1962). The KOMSCO Series...

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Dąbrowski, Commander Of The Paris Commune: 200 Zlotych (Poland, 1988)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Dąbrowski, Commander Of The Paris Commune: 200 Zlotych (Poland, 1988)-Article

This Cold War Era Polish banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Communist Series V, The Great Polish People (1974-1993). The...

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Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 1 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

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Nov 17, 20213 min read

Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 1 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

This small Georgian coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Georgian Lari (First Series, 1993). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by...

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