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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (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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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Dec 19, 20243 min read

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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Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Nov 2, 20243 min read

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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Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

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Sep 21, 20245 min read

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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White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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Sep 21, 20243 min read

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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The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

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Sep 21, 20243 min read

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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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Sep 21, 20244 min read

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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Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

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May 20, 20232 min read

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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Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20231 min read

Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

This large colorful, colonial banknote represents the 1st denomination of the French Indochinese Piastre (Series 1932-39). The observe...

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Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This large colorful Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Riel (Series 1970). The observe features a famer...

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The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

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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The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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Notes Of The Second Vietnamese Republic, Mechanization: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1964)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

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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Notes of The Royal Kip, The Lao Beauty: 10 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

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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Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

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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The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20233 min read

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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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article

White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Article

Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference

Beasts Of Burden And Temples: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

On The Perfume River, Along The Purple Forbidden City: 5 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

Notes Of The Second Vietnamese Republic, Mechanization: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1964)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Notes of The Royal Kip, The Lao Beauty: 10 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

Mor Lam, The Traditional Music Of Laos: 5,000 Kip (Laos, 1975)-Reference

The Asian Elephant, The Gentle Giants Of Indochina: 1,000 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference