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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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Nov 23, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 23, 20224 min read
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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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Nov 23, 20224 min read
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Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference
This beautifully illustrated banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Leu (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 24, 20221 min read
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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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May 22, 20221 min read
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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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May 21, 20221 min read
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Landmarks Of Belarus #8, The Sports Palace: 5,000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference
This large Belarusian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the Minsk Sports...
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May 19, 20221 min read
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Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference
This Portuguese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Escudo (Series 1968-71). The observe features a statue of herbalist...
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May 17, 20221 min read
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The Poet And The Mountain: 10 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1986)-Reference
This well illustrated Czechoslovak banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Koruna (Series 1985). The observe features a...
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May 17, 20221 min read
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The Peacock Mosaic Of Stobi: 10 Denari (Macedonia, 1996)-Reference
This colorful Macedonian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Denar (Series 1996). The observe features a stature torso...
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May 16, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Serbia, The Prince-Bishop: 20 Dinara (Serbia, 2013)-Reference
This Serbian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Modern Dinar (Series 2011). The observe features a portrait of the...
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May 12, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The UK, The Guernsey Pound: 1 Pound (Guernsey, 1991)-Reference
This privately issued banknote was printed by the Treasury of Guernsey. The observe features an illustration of "The Market", in Saint...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The UK, The Royal Bank Of Scotland: 1 Pound (Scotland, 2001)-Reference
This privately issued banknote was printed by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The observe features a portrait of Lord Ilay (1682-1761),...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Moldova, The Căpriana Monastery: 1 Leu (Moldova, 2015)-Reference
This small Moldovan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Leu (Second Series, 2015). The observe features an illustration of...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Romania, The Scholar Prime Minister: 1 Leu (Romania, 2018)-Reference
This polymer Romanian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 4th Leu (2005-22). The observe features a portrait of Scholar-Prime...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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Test Notes Of KBA-Giori, Jules Verne: 0 Value (KBA Giori, 2005)-Reference
This colorful KBA-Giori test note commemorates famous novelist Jules Verne (1828-1905). The observe features a portrait of Jules Verne,...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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Russian Commemoration, Crimea Annexed: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2015)-Reference
This commemorative Russian banknote celebrates the 2014 annexation of Crimea, from Ukraine. The observe features an illustration of the...
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May 4, 20221 min read
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Arngrímur The Learned, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 10 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 1st denomination of New Króna (Series 1981-86, Printed 1961). The observe features an...
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May 3, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Holy Roman Prince: 10 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Ivan Mazepa,...
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May 3, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Ukraine, The Cossack Commander: 5 Hryvna (Ukraine, 2015)-Reference
This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Hryvnia (Third Series, 2003). The observe features Bohdan...
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May 3, 20221 min read
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