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Atatürk's Tomb, Monument To A Founder: 20 Lira (Turkey, 1979)-Reference

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Dec 19, 20201 min read

Atatürk's Tomb, Monument To A Founder: 20 Lira (Turkey, 1979)-Reference

This Cold War-era Turkish banknote observe depicts Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Republic of Turkey. The reverse features 2 of 3...

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Stone Lions, Guardians of the Temple: 1 Tögrög (Mongolia, 2008)-Reference

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Dec 19, 20201 min read

Stone Lions, Guardians of the Temple: 1 Tögrög (Mongolia, 2008)-Reference

This Mongolian banknote represents the 2nd printing of the 4th denomination of the Tögrög (Series 1993). The observe features a Shíshī...

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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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Quezon, Symbol Of Independence: 200 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Article

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Dec 19, 20207 min read

Quezon, Symbol Of Independence: 200 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Article

This Philippine banknote represents the 13th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The “English Series” Peso were the first...

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Note Of The Sacred Lake: 1 Silver Momme (Daikaku-ji Temple, 1861)-Article

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Dec 19, 20202 min read

Note Of The Sacred Lake: 1 Silver Momme (Daikaku-ji Temple, 1861)-Article

This note is a Japanese hansatsu, issued by Daikaku-ji Temple. Hansatsu were the privately issued currency of Edo-era Japan. They were...

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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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Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...

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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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The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Tyre. (Note Size: 165 x 95 mm or 6.50 x 3.74 in) Observe Reverse Lebanese...

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Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the Beiteddine Palace and Lebanon Cedars at Horsh Ehden. (Note Size: 160 x 90 mm or 6.30 x 3.54 in)...

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Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle and Mseilha Fort. (Note Size: 150 x 80 mm or 5.90 x 3.15 in) Observe Reverse...

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Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Anjar and the Raouché Rocks. (Note Size: 145 x 75 mm or 5.70 x 2.95 in)...

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Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the National Museum of Beirut and the Nahr al-Kalb bridge. (Note Size: 140 x 70 mm or 5.51 x 2.75 in)...

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Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Temple of Jupiter in ancient city of Baalbek and the Jeita Grotto (cave). (Note Size: 165 x...

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Mahtma and the Stone Chariot: 10 Rupees (India, 2018)-Article

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Dec 4, 20204 min read

Mahtma and the Stone Chariot: 10 Rupees (India, 2018)-Article

This Indian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Mahatma Gandhi New Series (2018). The Mahatma Gandhi Series is known for its...

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The Three Pools That Mirror the Moon: 1 Yuan (China, 1999)-Article

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Nov 13, 20202 min read

The Three Pools That Mirror the Moon: 1 Yuan (China, 1999)-Article

This Chinese banknote represents the 1st denomination of 5th Series Banknotes, First Edition (1999). Strangely despite being the 1st...

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