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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 5, 20231 min read
The Al-Dora Refinery, Baghdad's Fuel Station: 1 Dinar (Iraq, 1973)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Iraqi Dinar (Series 1973). The observe depicts the Al-Dora Refinery, in south...
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Mar 13, 20221 min read
From The Ashes, The Post-Gulf War Iraqi Dinar: 1/4 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1993)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 1st denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts a grove of palm dates....
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Nov 26, 20211 min read
The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference
This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
A Tribute To Iraq's Fallen, Monument To The Unknown Soldier: 5 Dinar (Iraq, 1412/1992)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 4th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992). The observe depicts ousted Iraqi President...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
A Bridge Of Conflict, Mosul's Fifth Bridge: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1414/1994)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 6th denomination of the post-Gulf War Dinar (Series 1992, 1st denomination of Emission 1994). The...
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Feb 3, 20214 min read
The Last King Of Afghanistan: 5 Afghanis (Kingdom Of Afghanistan, 1961/1340)-Article
This coin is pre-revolution 5 Afghani, dated 1961. It represents the 3rd denomination of the Afghani Series 1961. The coin features a...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read
Qādisiyyat Ṣaddām, Saddam And The Iraq-Iran War: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 1406/1986)-Reference
This pre-Gulf War Iraqi banknote represents the only denomination of the Iraqi "Swiss" Dinar (Series 1986). The observe depicts Saddam...
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Jan 10, 20211 min read
The White Horses Of Babylon: 25 Dinar (Iraq, 1402/1982)-Reference
This Iraqi banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Iraqi "Swiss" Dinar (1980). The observe depicts 3 galloping white Arabian...
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