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Floriano Peixoto, The Iron Marshal: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1981)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Floriano Peixoto, The Iron Marshal: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1981)-Reference

This Brazilian banknote represent the 5th denomination (2nd Variant) of the 2nd Cruzeiro. The observe depicts Floriano Vieira Peixoto...

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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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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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Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20223 min read

Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20224 min read

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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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Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20223 min read

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 500 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 500 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

This small Tajikistani banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Tajik Ruble (Series 1994). The note's observe is ornate, featuring...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 200 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 200 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

This small Tajikistani banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Tajik Ruble (Series 1994). The note's observe is ornate, featuring...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features the National Diet...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the only denomination of the Yen (Emission, 1948). The observe features Count Itagaki Taisuke...

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Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

This post-WWII Japanese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the “Series A” Yen (1946). The observe features pair of doves,...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Mar 8, 20224 min read

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 15th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (9th of Series 1993). A product of dissolution of...

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Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 200 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

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Jan 1, 20224 min read

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 200 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

This small Transnistrian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 1994). The Second Transnistrian Ruble was a...

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Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 50 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

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Jan 1, 20224 min read

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 50 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

This small Transnistrian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 1994). The Second Transnistrian Ruble was a...

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Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 5 Rublei (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

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Jan 1, 20224 min read

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 5 Rublei (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

This small Transnistrian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 1994). The Second Transnistrian Ruble was a...

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Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 1 Ruble (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

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Jan 1, 20224 min read

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 1 Ruble (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

This small Transnistrian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 1994). The Second Transnistrian Ruble was a...

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Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

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Dec 14, 20215 min read

Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

This South Vietnamese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the final “Southern Dồng” Series (1972). The 1972 Series Dồng served as...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Floriano Peixoto, The Iron Marshal: 100 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1981)-Reference

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

Offerings To The Ancestors The Great Hall Of The People: 1 Billion Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 100k Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Offerings To The Ancestors, The Great Hall Of The People: 10 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 500 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 200 Rubles (Tajikistan, 1994)-Reference

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Diet: 10 Yen (Japan, 1946)-Reference

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Civil Right Leader: 50 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

Notes Of Post-War Japan, The Doves Of Peace: 10 Sen (Japan, 1948)-Reference

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Girl: 1 Billion Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 200 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 50 Rublei (Transnistria, 1993)-Article

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 5 Rublei (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

Coupon Notes From The Land Of Nowhere: 1 Ruble (Transnistria, 1994)-Article

Living Bulldozers, The Asian Elephant: 1,000 Dong (South Vietnam, 1972)-Article

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article