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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.
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Apr 1, 20241 min read
Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Central African Republic, 1999)-Reference
This large Central African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
Madagascar, The Colonized Land Of Natural Wonders: 5,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1995)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 4th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...
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May 21, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Great Mzee, Nomadic Herding: 10 Shillings (Kenya, 1978)-Reference
This large Kenyan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Shilling (Series 1978). The observe features a portrait Jomo Kenyatta,...
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May 13, 20221 min read
The Island Of Zebus And Artisans: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 2004)-Reference
This Madagascan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Ariary (Series 2004). The observe features an illustration of an artisan...
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May 11, 20221 min read
Notes Of The New Shilling, The Bountiful River: 10 Shillings (Uganda, 1987)-Reference
This Ugandan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the New Shilling (Series 1987). The observe features the Ugandan Coat of Arms....
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May 3, 20221 min read
Fantasy Notes Of A United Africa: 10 Shillings (Sub-Sahara African Union, 2019)-Reference
This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of the fictional Sub-Sahara African Union Shilling (Congo, ESeries 2019)....
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May 3, 20221 min read
Notes From The Roof Of Africa, Blue Nile Falls: 1 Birr (Ethiopia, 1998/2006)-Reference
This Ethiopian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Birr (Series 1997). The observe features an illustration of young...
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May 3, 20221 min read
Notes Of Apartheid's End, White Rhino: 10 Rand (South Africa, 1993)-Reference
This South African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rand (Series 1992). The observe features detailed illustrations of...
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Apr 21, 20221 min read
Notes Of The First Sudanese Pound: 5 Pound (Sudan, 1991)-Reference
This Sudanese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Sudanese Pound (Series 1991). The observe features an illustration of...
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Apr 18, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference
This large Equatorial Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...
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Feb 6, 20221 min read
Notes Of The Saharan Republic, Ksar Chinguetti: 100 Ouguiya (Mauritania, 2004)-Reference
The Mauritanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the "Old" Ouguiya (Series 2004). The observe features a complex geometric...
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Sep 27, 20211 min read
Béhanzin, Ruler Of Dahomey: 25 Sylis (Guinea, 1971)-Reference
This Guinean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Syli (Series 1971). The observe features a portrait of Behazin (1845-1906),...
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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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Aug 14, 20211 min read
Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference
This large Ugandan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Ugandan Shilling (Series 1983). The observe depicts President...
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