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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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Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference
This Manx banknote represents the 1st denomination of Manx Pound (Series 1990). The observe feature a Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).
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Sep 21, 20241 min read
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The Carpenter And The Volcano, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 100 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 3rd denomination of "Old" Króna (Series 1961). The observe features an illustration of...
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May 17, 20231 min read
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The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 3rd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features an...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference
This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Romania, The Scholar Prime Minister: 1 Leu (Romania, 2018)-Reference
This polymer Romanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Leu (2005-22). The observe features a portrait of Scholar-Prime...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Church: 20 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference
This polymer Nicaragua banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Cordoba (Series 2014). The observe features an illustration...
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May 5, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Holy Roman Prince: 10 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Ivan Mazepa,...
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May 3, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Cossack Commander: 5 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Bohdan...
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May 3, 20221 min read
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Mabini, The Brain Of The Revolution: 1 Peso (Philippines, 1949)-Reference
This Philippine banknote represents the 6th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The observe features a portrait revolutionary...
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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The January Dinar, The Hero: 50,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “January Dinar”. A product of the 1992 dissolution of Yugoslavia. The...
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Apr 15, 20225 min read
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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 5 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article
This Venezuelan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...
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Jan 13, 20222 min read
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Notes Of The October Dinar, The Hero: 5 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “October Dinar” (1993). A product of the 1992 dissolution of ...
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Dec 30, 20215 min read
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Notes Of The October Dinar, The Writer-Philosopher: 500,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the “October Dinar” (1993). A product of the 1992 dissolution of ...
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Dec 30, 20215 min read
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Notes Of The October Dinar, The Folklorist: 10,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article
This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “October Dinar” (1993). A product of the 1992 dissolution of ...
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Dec 30, 20215 min read
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The Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II: 50 Sol De Oro (Peru, 1977)-Reference
This Peruvian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peruvian Sol de Oro (Series 1976). The observe features a portrait of Incan...
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Sep 19, 20211 min read
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Primož Trubar, Reformer Of The Slovene Language: 10 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 1992)-Reference
This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tolar (Series 1992). The observe features a portrait...
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Sep 11, 20211 min read
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Life On The Cook Islands, Rarotonga: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference
This Cook Islands banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features the Cook Islands...
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Apr 16, 20211 min read
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A Nun Before Her Time: 1000 Peso (Mexico, 1985)-Founder's Article
This banknote represents the 7th and final denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series XH), printed by the Bank of Mexico. This note first...
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Oct 31, 20202 min read
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El Grito de Dolores: 10 Pesos (Mexico, 1977)-Founder's Article
This Mexican banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series 1BV). These notes were printed by the Bank of Mexico...
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Oct 9, 20205 min read
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