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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote the 2nd denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...

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Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

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Dec 9, 20221 min read

Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc,The Coffee Farm: 1,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc,The Coffee Farm: 1,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 2007). The beautifully illustrated observe features the...

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Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

This New Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features the...

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Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

This large New Guinean banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Kina (Series 1981). The beautifully illustrated observe features...

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New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

This commemorative New Guinean polymer banknote celebrates the 15th Pacific Games, in Port Moresby. The observe features the National...

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New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

This large commemorative New Guinean banknote celebrates the 35th anniversary of the Bank of New Guinea. The observe features the...

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Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

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May 13, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

The colorful polymer Guatemalan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Quetzal (Series 2010-20). The observe features a portrait...

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Modern Notes Of The Solomon Islands, The Pan Piper: 20 Dollars (Solomon Islands, 2017)-Reference

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May 9, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of The Solomon Islands, The Pan Piper: 20 Dollars (Solomon Islands, 2017)-Reference

This colorful Solomon Islands banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Dollar (Series 2017). The observe features the Solomon...

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Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

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May 4, 20221 min read

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

This Columbian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso de Oro (Series 1966-83). The observe features a portrait of military...

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Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 5 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference

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May 3, 20221 min read

Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 5 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 2nd denomination of the fictional Pacific States of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia...

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Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

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May 3, 20221 min read

Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

This large polymer fantasy note represents the 1st denomination of the Rongo (Series 2011). The observe features an illustration of Rapa...

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The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...

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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Equatorial Guinean banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

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Mar 31, 20223 min read

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

This colorful Zairian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Zaire (Series 1988-92). The Zaire was the currency of the nation of...

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Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

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Nov 16, 20213 min read

Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents 4th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...

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Chico Té And An Immoral Past: 500 Pesos (Guinea Bissau, 1990)-Article

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Oct 28, 20213 min read

Chico Té And An Immoral Past: 500 Pesos (Guinea Bissau, 1990)-Article

This Guinea-Bissauan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...

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Domingos Ramos, The Fallen Revolutionary: 100 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

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Oct 28, 20213 min read

Domingos Ramos, The Fallen Revolutionary: 100 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

This Guinea-Bissauan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...

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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

Notes Of The Central African Franc,The Coffee Farm: 1,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

Modern Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 2013)-Reference

Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, Monetary Independence: 20 Kina (New Guinea, 2008)-Reference

Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

Modern Notes Of The Solomon Islands, The Pan Piper: 20 Dollars (Solomon Islands, 2017)-Reference

Francisco De Caldas, The Learned: 20 Peso Oro (Columbia, 1983)-Reference

Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 5 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference

Fantasy Notes Of Easter Island: 500 Rongo (Easter Island, 2011)-Reference

The Marshall, Jaguar, And Condor: 5,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Herdsman: 500 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

Notes Of Marshall Mobutu, The Fishermen: 2,000 Zaires (Zaire, 1991)-Article

Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article

Chico Té And An Immoral Past: 500 Pesos (Guinea Bissau, 1990)-Article

Domingos Ramos, The Fallen Revolutionary: 100 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article