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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-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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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-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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Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Nov 23 min read

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-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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Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

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Sep 215 min read

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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White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Sep 213 min read

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The reverse features an illustration depicting the popular elephant fountain in Yangon People's Park. It features tiers of white elephants.

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The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Sep 213 min read

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

The reverse features an illustration depicting Karaweik. A replicate the Pyigyimon royal barge/floating palace.

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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Sep 214 min read

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.

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Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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May 20, 20232 min read

Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-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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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyats (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyats (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

This large Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

This large Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference

This small Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference

This small Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Conquering Hunger, Coins Of The FAO: 10 Pyas (Myanmar, 1991)-Article

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Feb 9, 20222 min read

Conquering Hunger, Coins Of The FAO: 10 Pyas (Myanmar, 1991)-Article

This commemorative Burmese coin represents the 1st denomination of Third Kyat (Series 1991). It celebrates the United Nations' Food and...

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Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

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Dec 4, 20214 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

This large ornate Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for...

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The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

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Oct 4, 20211 min read

The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The observe features a portrait of General...

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Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

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Oct 4, 20214 min read

Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article

This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for reintroducing...

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Saya San, Leader Of The Peasants' Rebellion: 90 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference

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May 19, 20211 min read

Saya San, Leader Of The Peasants' Rebellion: 90 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference

This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Saya...

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The General And The Guardian Spirit of the Universe: 75 Kyats (Myanmar, 1985)-Reference

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May 19, 20211 min read

The General And The Guardian Spirit of the Universe: 75 Kyats (Myanmar, 1985)-Reference

This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...

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Hla Gyi, Leader Of The Year 1300 Strike: 45 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference

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May 19, 20211 min read

Hla Gyi, Leader Of The Year 1300 Strike: 45 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference

This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Thakin...

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The General And The Sprit God: 35 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference

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May 19, 20211 min read

The General And The Sprit God: 35 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference

This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...

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