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The First Chief And The Chacmool: 100 Pesos (Mexico, 1982)-Reference

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Oct 4, 20211 min read

The First Chief And The Chacmool: 100 Pesos (Mexico, 1982)-Reference

This large Mexican banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Bank of Mexico produced First Peso (Series AA, Sub-Series VL). The...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Gray Heron: 3 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

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Oct 4, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Gray Heron: 3 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

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Oct 1, 20211 min read

Independent Nigeria, Notes Of The Naira #1: 50 Kobo (Nigeria, 1973)-Reference

This Nigerian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Naira (Series 1973). The Naira replaced the previous Nigerian Pound, in 1...

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Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 6: 500 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

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Oct 1, 20215 min read

Biletov Notes, The Scam Of The Century 6: 500 Biletov (MMM, 1994)-Article

This note is the 6th denomination of the Biletov Series 1, from the MMM investment scheme. Biletov notes were a private Russian currency,...

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The Author And The Tortoise: 5000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

The Author And The Tortoise: 5000 Sucres (Ecuador, 1999)-Reference

This illustrative Ecuadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Sucre (Series 1991). Reverse The reverse depict a endangered...

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Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

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Sep 29, 20211 min read

Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a portrait of women's...

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Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article

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Sep 29, 20212 min read

Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the 4th Series Rupiah. Also know as the "Flowers and Birds" series....

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Béhanzin, Ruler Of Dahomey: 25 Sylis (Guinea, 1971)-Reference

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Sep 27, 20211 min read

Béhanzin, Ruler Of Dahomey: 25 Sylis (Guinea, 1971)-Reference

This Guinean banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Syli (Series 1971). The observe features a portrait of Behazin (1845-1906),...

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José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

José Paranhos, The Baron of Rio Branco: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 500 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1985)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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César Vallejo, The Peruvian Dante Alighieri: 10,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

César Vallejo, The Peruvian Dante Alighieri: 10,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

This large Peruvian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Inti (2nd, Series 1988). The observe features a portrait of writer,...

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Víctor Raúl Haya, The Philosopher Politician: 50,000 Intis(Peru, 1988)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Víctor Raúl Haya, The Philosopher Politician: 50,000 Intis(Peru, 1988)-Reference

This large Peruvian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Inti (3rd, Series 1988). The observe features a portrait of Víctor...

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Magyar’s End, Pre-Soviet Hungry: 1,000,000 Pengő (Hungary, 1946)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Magyar’s End, Pre-Soviet Hungry: 1,000,000 Pengő (Hungary, 1946)-Reference

This post-WWII Hungarian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Pengő (Series 1945). The observe features a portrait of Lucia...

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Notes Of The Horthy Era: 20 Pengő (Kingdom of Hungary, 1941)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Horthy Era: 20 Pengő (Kingdom of Hungary, 1941)-Reference

This WWII Hungarian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Pengő (Series 1932). The observe features a portrait of woman in...

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Lithuanian Wildlife, Sand Lizards: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

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Sep 13, 20215 min read

Lithuanian Wildlife, Sand Lizards: 1 Talonas (Lithuania, 1991)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Talonas (1991). The term "talonas" is the...

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Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

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Sep 11, 20211 min read

Jakopič, Pioneer Of Slovene Impressionism: 100 Tolarjev (Slovenia, 2003)-Reference

This early post-Cold War Slovenian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Tolar (Series 2003). The observe features a portrait...

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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Wuyi Mountains: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

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Sep 10, 20215 min read

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Wuyi Mountains: 20 Yuan (China, 2006)-Article

This colorful Chinese novelty note is 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money. These notes are produced by a...

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Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference

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Aug 14, 20211 min read

Obote, A President Restored: 500 Shillings (Uganda,1983)-Reference

This large Ugandan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Ugandan Shilling (Series 1983). The observe depicts President...

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Coutinho, Governor-General Of Mozambique: 50 Escudos (Mozambique, 1976)-Reference

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Aug 14, 20211 min read

Coutinho, Governor-General Of Mozambique: 50 Escudos (Mozambique, 1976)-Reference

This post-colonial Mozambique banknote represents the 1st denomination of the over-stamped Escudo (Series 1976). The observe depicts...

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