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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features boats...

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Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Preah Vihear, The Disputed Cliff Temple: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (4th Issue, Series 1962-1972). The observe features an...

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A Monument To Cambodian Independence: 100 Riels (Cambodia, 1998)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

A Monument To Cambodian Independence: 100 Riels (Cambodia, 1998)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Riel (Twelfth Issue, Series 1995-99). The observe features an...

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Cambodia, The Past And Present: 1,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

Cambodia, The Past And Present: 1,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1999)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Riel (Twelfth Issue, Series 1995-99). The observe features an...

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Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Angkor Wat, The Temple City: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1979)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Second Riel (Seventh Issue, Series 1979). The observe features one of the...

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Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma: 100 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma: 100 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

This Japanese occupation note (Burma) represents the 9th denomination of Japanese government-issued Rupee. The observe features an...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 25 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 25 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 5th denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 4th denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 5 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 5 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 3rd denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 2nd denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 1 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

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Mar 21, 20222 min read

Independent Uzbekistan, Notes Of The First So'm: 1 Som (Uzbekistan, 1992)-Article

This post-Soviet Uzbek banknote represents the 1st denomination of First So'm (Series 1992). After the 1993 collapse of the post-Soviet...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Lake Tonlé Sap: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Lake Tonlé Sap: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 7th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Bousra Falls: 200 Kip (Kingdom Of Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Bousra Falls: 200 Kip (Kingdom Of Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Mausoleum To The Undefeated Conqueror: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 20, 20223 min read

Mausoleum To The Undefeated Conqueror: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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Mausoleum Of The Sacred Well: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 20, 20223 min read

Mausoleum Of The Sacred Well: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This Uzbek banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July 1994. It was...

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Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of Ho Chi...

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