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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 2,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 2,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

This Croatian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (1st of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...

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Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

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Jan 3, 20231 min read

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

This Afghan banknote represents the 5th denomination (1st version) of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe depicts horsemen...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20226 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20226 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

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Dec 5, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

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Dec 5, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination (2nd variant) of the Second Talonas (1993). The term "talonas"...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

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Nov 23, 20224 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...

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Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference

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May 24, 20221 min read

Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 4 New Rupiah (1980). The observe features a portrait of...

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The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

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May 22, 20221 min read

The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

This ornate Italian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Lira (Emission 1982-83). The observe features a portrait of Venetian...

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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

This colorful Vanuatuan banknote represents the sole denomination of the Vatu (Series 1995). The observe features the Vanuatuan Coat of...

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Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

This colorful Fijian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2007-11). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

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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Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference

This commemorative Romanian polymer banknote celebrates the 11 August 1999 solar eclipse and the year 2000. The features a simplified...

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Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

This large New Guinean banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features...

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New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

This commemorative New Guinean polymer banknote celebrates the 15th Pacific Games, in Port Moresby. The observe features the National...

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New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...

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Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 2,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Wisent: 100 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, The European Elk: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Beech Marten: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, The Western Osprey: 5 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)- Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, Mistle Thrush: 10 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1993)-Reference

Lithuanian Wildlife, Eurasian Black Grouse: 50 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

Founder Of The National Awakening: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1980)-Reference

The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

Romanian Commemoration, A New Millennium: 2,000 Lei (Romania, 1999)-Reference

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference