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Notes Of The Convertible Dinara, The Girl: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1990)-Article

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May 6, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Convertible Dinara, The Girl: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1990)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “Convertible Dinar” (Series 1990). A product of final years of the...

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The Head Of Zeus: 1000 Drachmae (Greece, 1970)-Reference

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May 3, 20211 min read

The Head Of Zeus: 1000 Drachmae (Greece, 1970)-Reference

This Greek banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Modern Drachma (Series 1964). The observe depict Zeus (God of the sky),...

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One-Eyed Žižka, Hero Of The Czech People: 25 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1958)-Article

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Apr 26, 20217 min read

One-Eyed Žižka, Hero Of The Czech People: 25 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1958)-Article

This well illustrated Czechoslovak banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Koruna (Series 1958). The Third Koruna was...

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Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Beauty Of Dubrovnik: 50000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1988)-Article

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Apr 18, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Beauty Of Dubrovnik: 50000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1988)-Article

This large Yugoslavian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (3rd, Series 1985). The Hard Dinar represented the...

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The Rose Matron, Notes Of The Second Lev: 50 Leva (Peoples' Republic of Bulgaria, 1951)-Reference

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Apr 15, 20211 min read

The Rose Matron, Notes Of The Second Lev: 50 Leva (Peoples' Republic of Bulgaria, 1951)-Reference

This Bulgarian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Lev (1952). The observe features a portrait of General Secretary...

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The Youth Brigade, Notes Of The Second Lev: 25 Leva (Peoples' Republic of Bulgaria, 1951)-Reference

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Apr 15, 20211 min read

The Youth Brigade, Notes Of The Second Lev: 25 Leva (Peoples' Republic of Bulgaria, 1951)-Reference

This Bulgarian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Lev (1952). The observe features a portrait of General Secretary...

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Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

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Apr 13, 20211 min read

Rigas Feraios, Writer Of The Hellenic Enlightenment: 200 Drachmae (Greece, 1996)-Reference

This Greek banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Modern Drachma (Series 1995). The observe features a portrait of Greek...

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On the Financial Brink, Germany: 20000 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1923)-Article

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Apr 13, 20213 min read

On the Financial Brink, Germany: 20000 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1923)-Article

This Weimar-era banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 2nd Issue “Papiermark”, or Paper Mark. Formally known as either the...

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Notes Of The Kaiserreich, Goddesses Of The Empire: 1000 Mark (Imperial Germany, 1910)-Reference

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Apr 13, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Kaiserreich, Goddesses Of The Empire: 1000 Mark (Imperial Germany, 1910)-Reference

This Imperial German banknote represents the 7th denomination of Goldmark (Series 1883). The observe features ornate lettering and...

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Der Forumscheck, Notes Of Socialist Consumerism: 500 Mark, Voucher (East Germany, 1979)-Article

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Apr 12, 20215 min read

Der Forumscheck, Notes Of Socialist Consumerism: 500 Mark, Voucher (East Germany, 1979)-Article

This East German voucher represents the 6th denomination of the "Forumscheck" (Forum Check). The Forum Check was a specialized form of...

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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Nymph Of Scyros: 25,000 Drachmai (Greece, 1943)-Reference

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Apr 11, 20211 min read

Notes Of The German Occupation, The Nymph Of Scyros: 25,000 Drachmai (Greece, 1943)-Reference

This WWII-era Greek banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Modern Drachma (1943 Emission). The observe depicts the stature...

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Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Balkan Forger: 1000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1963)-Article

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Apr 11, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Balkan Forger: 1000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1963)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the “Federation Dinar" (Series 1963). The Federation Dinar was the post-WWII...

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Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Dinara Beauty: 500 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1963)-Article

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Apr 11, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Dinara Beauty: 500 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1963)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “Federation Dinar" (Series 1963). The Federation Dinar was the post-WWII...

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Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Man Who Stood Up To Stalin: 5,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1985)-Article

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Apr 11, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Man Who Stood Up To Stalin: 5,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1985)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (1st, Series 1985).The Hard Dinar represented the first...

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Belarussian Wildlife #5, Eurasian Brown Bear: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #5, Eurasian Brown Bear: 50 Rublei (Belarus, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 7th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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Intervention, BAF Notes Of The Suez Crisis: 1 Pound (British Armed Forces, 1956)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

Intervention, BAF Notes Of The Suez Crisis: 1 Pound (British Armed Forces, 1956)-Reference

This British Armed Forces Special Voucher (BAFSV) represents the 7th denomination of the 3rd Series BAFSV (1956). The 3rd Series BAFSV...

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Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Notes Of The January Dinar, The Botanist: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1994)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “January Dinar”. A product of the 1992 dissolution of Yugoslavia. The...

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Notes Of The Convertible Dinar, The Bridge: 5000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

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Apr 4, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Convertible Dinar, The Bridge: 5000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1991)-Article Variant

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the “Convertible Dinar” (Series 1991). A product of final years of the...

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Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Patriarch: 10,000 Rubles (Belarus Orthodox Church, 1994)-Reference

This private-issue Belarusian bond, represents the 2nd denomination of Belarus Orthodox Church First Ruble (Series 1994). The observe...

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Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

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Apr 4, 20215 min read

Belarussian Wildlife #6, Wisent: 100 Rubles (Belarus, 1993)-Article

This early post-Soviet, Belarussian banknote is the 8th denomination of the First Ruble (1992). The First Ruble was introduced due to the...

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