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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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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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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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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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Nov 2, 20243 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20245 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20243 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20243 min read
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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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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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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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May 20, 20232 min read
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The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1980). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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Jan 11, 20231 min read
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The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1976). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...
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Jan 11, 20231 min read
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On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference
This Vietnamese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Notes Of The Second Vietnamese Republic, Mechanization: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1964)-Reference
This South Vietnamese banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Southern Đồng (Series 1964). The observe features the note's value...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference
This Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference
This Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference
This Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...
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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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Notes of The Royal Kip, The Lao Beauty: 10 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference
This Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of a Lao woman (Nang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20233 min read
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Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Haw Phra Kaew, House of The Emerald Buddha: 100 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This large Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference
This colorful Laotian banknote represents the 1st denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King...
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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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