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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 9th denomination of...

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The Wise Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 2 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Jan 24, 20222 min read

The Wise Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 2 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Hryvnia (Second Series, 1996). Due to worsening condition in...

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The Great Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 1 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Jan 23, 20222 min read

The Great Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 1 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hryvnia (Second Series, 1996). Due to worsening condition in...

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Paliashvili, Founder Of Georgian Opera: 2 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

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Dec 24, 20213 min read

Paliashvili, Founder Of Georgian Opera: 2 Lari (Georgia, 1995)-Article

This Georgian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Georgian Lari (Series 1995). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by the...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Hwange Power Station: 500 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Hwange Power Station: 500 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Kariba Dam: 100 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

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Dec 13, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Chiremba Rocks, Kariba Dam: 100 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 1994)-Article

This colorful Zimbabwean banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Dollar (Chiremba Rocks Series). The "Chiremba Rocks"...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, St. Vladimir: 10,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1996)-Article

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Dec 12, 20213 min read

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, St. Vladimir: 10,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1996)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Third Karbovanets (Second Series, 1993). Due to the...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, Kyiv's Founders: 5,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Dec 12, 20213 min read

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, Kyiv's Founders: 5,000 Karbovanetsiv (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Third Karbovanets (Second Series, 1993). Due to the...

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Borrowed Money, Loan Notes Of The Great War: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1917)-Article

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Dec 11, 20214 min read

Borrowed Money, Loan Notes Of The Great War: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1917)-Article

This WWI banknote represents the 2nd version of the 5 Mark Darlehenskassenscheine, issued by Imperial Germany. Darlehenskassenscheine...

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From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 2 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article/ Variant

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Dec 9, 20212 min read

From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 2 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article/ Variant

This Weimar Republic-era banknote represents the 1st version of the 2 Mark Darlehenskassenscheine (1920). Darlehenskassenscheine (lit....

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Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Caracazo's Wake: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Article

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). This short 3-denomination series featured...

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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 10 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Article

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Nov 26, 20213 min read

Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 10 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Article

This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Srpska Dinar (Series 1992). At the time of this...

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Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Gaddafi And The Great Libyan Arab Jamahiriya: 1 Dinar (Libya, 2004)-Reference

This colorful Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the 6th Series Libyan Dinar (2004). The observe features ousted dictator...

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The Fortress Of Murzuq: 1/4 Dinar (Libya, 1991)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

The Fortress Of Murzuq: 1/4 Dinar (Libya, 1991)-Reference

This Libyan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Revised 4th Series Libyan Dinar (1991). The observe depicts the ancient Arch...

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Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 100 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 100 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Russian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ruble (Series 1993). The Tenge was adopted in 1993, replacing...

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From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 1 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 1 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article

This Weimar Republic-era banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Darlehenskassenscheine (1920). Darlehenskassenscheine (lit....

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Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 20 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1963)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

Marshal Da Fonseca, 1st President Of Brazil: 20 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1963)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cruzeiro (1st Print, Series 1961 "Valor Legal"). It can be easily...

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JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

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Nov 21, 20212 min read

JK, Brazil's Prosperous President: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1986)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Cruzado (Series 1986). The Cruzado was a short-lived currency, which...

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Efígie Da República, Liberty Personified: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1970)-Article

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Nov 16, 20212 min read

Efígie Da República, Liberty Personified: 1 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1970)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd type, of the 1st denomination, of the 2nd Cruzeiro (Series 1970, First Family). The Series 1970...

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Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

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Nov 6, 20211 min read

Searching For Recognition, Notes Of A Disputed Land: 10 Dram (Nagoro-Karabakh, 2004)-Reference

This large Artsakhi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Artsakh Dram (Series 2004). The observe depicts a mural of Jesus...

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