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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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Jan 7, 20235 min read
The Barking Deer Of Vietnam: 200 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article
This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...
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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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May 19, 20221 min read
Notes Of Bangladesh, The Spotted Deer: 1 Taka (Bangladesh, 1982)-Reference
This small Bengali banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Taka (2nd Variant, Series 1972-89). The observe features the National...
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May 5, 20221 min read
Modern Notes Of Costa Rica, The Dry Forest: 1000 Colones (Costa Rica, 2013)-Reference
This polymer Costa Rican banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Colón (Series B, 2010-15). The reverse features a collage of the...
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Nov 29, 20214 min read
Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article
This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is the...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read
Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference
This ornate Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Nepalese Rupee (Series 1974). The observe features an early portrait...
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Mar 1, 20214 min read
The Elusive Stags Of Timor: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1988)-Article
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 5. The Series 5 New Rupiah was first issued on 1 February...
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