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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Wuyi Mountains: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

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Sep 10, 20215 min read

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Wuyi Mountains: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

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Sep 8, 20212 min read

Iraq And The Sun Of Hammurabi: 1 Fils (Iraq, 1959)-Article

This strange Iraqi coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Iraqi Dinar (1958). The coin was issued by the Republic of Iraq,...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

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Sep 3, 20214 min read

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Nkobnkob (Southern Nigeria, 1560-1700)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Nkobnkob. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Nkobnkob dates to the early...

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Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

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Sep 1, 20212 min read

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This British Colonial coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Penny (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article

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Aug 27, 20212 min read

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Onoudu (Cameroon, 1701-1800)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Onoudu. A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Onoudu dates to the mid to late...

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Conquering Hunger In Africa: 5 Shilling (Uganda 1968)-Article

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Aug 25, 20212 min read

Conquering Hunger In Africa: 5 Shilling (Uganda 1968)-Article

This massive coin is a commemorative Ugandan 5 Shilling, dated 1968. It celebrates the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization...

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The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article

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Aug 20, 20213 min read

The Bracelet Money Of West Africa, Okpoho (Southern Nigeria, 1801-1948)-Article

This horseshoe-shaped bracelet is a Okpoho (Efik for Money). A type special trade currency once used in West Africa. The Okpoho dates to...

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Fiji Dollar, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Dollar (Fiji 1969)-Article

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Aug 18, 20212 min read

Fiji Dollar, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Dollar (Fiji 1969)-Article

This massive coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (Elizabeth II), dated 1969. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of...

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Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Aug 16, 20214 min read

Belarussian Wildlife, Eurasian Beaver: 3 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 3rd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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State-Funded Banana Welfare: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1996)-Article

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Aug 14, 20213 min read

State-Funded Banana Welfare: 10 Gulden (Suriname, 1996)-Article

This colorful Surinamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Surinamese Guilder (Series 1991-99). Suriname is a former Dutch...

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The Hound Of Éire: 6 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

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Aug 11, 20212 min read

The Hound Of Éire: 6 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

This Irish coin is a pre-decimal Six Pence, dated 1942. The Irish Six Pence represented the 5th denomination denomination, of the...

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Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Aug 9, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife, European Hare: 1 Rubles (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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The Hare Of Éire: 3 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

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Aug 4, 20212 min read

The Hare Of Éire: 3 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

This small Irish coin is a pre-decimal Three Pence, dated 1942. The Irish Three Pence represented the 4th denomination denomination, of...

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The Mad Bird Of Éire: 1/2 Penny (Ireland, 1982)-Article

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Jul 28, 20211 min read

The Mad Bird Of Éire: 1/2 Penny (Ireland, 1982)-Article

This small coin is a decimal Irish Halfpenny, dated 1982. The Irish Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination, of the decimal Irish...

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The Sow Of Éire: Half Pence (Ireland, 1965)-Article

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Jul 21, 20212 min read

The Sow Of Éire: Half Pence (Ireland, 1965)-Article

This coin is a pre-decimal Irish Halfpenny, dated 1965. The Irish Halfpenny represented the second smallest denomination, of the...

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The Bull Of Éire: 1 Shilling (Ireland, 1959)-Article

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Jul 14, 20212 min read

The Bull Of Éire: 1 Shilling (Ireland, 1959)-Article

This coin is a pre-decimal Irish Penny, dated 1959. The Irish Shilling represented the third largest denomination of the pre-decimal...

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Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article

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Jul 7, 20212 min read

Coins Of Emperor Wang Mang: 1 Cash Huò Quán (Xin Dynasty, 14-23 CE)-Article

This small single-sided has been identified as a Huò Quán (Wealth Coin). The coin is estimated to been of 1 cash value. Coins of this...

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Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 8: 150000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article

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Jul 1, 20214 min read

Borjgali, Notes From The Flow Of Time 8: 150000 Kuponi (Georgia, 1994)-Article

This early post-Soviet Georgian coupon-banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Issue Kuponi (1993). The Georgian Kuponi, also...

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Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article

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Jun 30, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Tokugawa Shogunate: Tenpō Tsūhō (Edo Japan, 1835-1870)-Article

This large bronze coin has been identified as a Tenpō Tsūhō. The Tenpō Tsūhō was introduced during the 6th Year of Tenpō (1835), under...

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Medb, The Warrior Queen Of Connacht: 1 Pound (Ireland, 1989)-Article

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Jun 28, 20216 min read

Medb, The Warrior Queen Of Connacht: 1 Pound (Ireland, 1989)-Article

This illustrative Irish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Irish Pound (Series B/1976). Which was the first complete Irish...

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