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Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference

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Jan 29, 20231 min read

Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference

This colorful Salvadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Colón (Series 1982-88). The observe features a beautifully...

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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 Nicaragua, The Church: 20 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Church: 20 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

This polymer Nicaragua banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Cordoba (Series 2014). The observe features an illustration...

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Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Lakeside Port: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Lakeside Port: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

This polymer Nicaragua banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Cordoba (Series 2014). The observe features an illustration...

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Modern Notes Of Costa Rica, The Dry Forest: 1000 Colones (Costa Rica, 2013)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Costa Rica, The Dry Forest: 1000 Colones (Costa Rica, 2013)-Reference

This polymer Costa Rican banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Colón (Series B, 2010-15). The reverse features a collage of the...

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Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

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May 2, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

This Canadian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 1969-75). The observe features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth...

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Notes Of the Mexican Revolution: 1 Peso (Mexico, 1914)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of the Mexican Revolution: 1 Peso (Mexico, 1914)-Reference

This revolutionary-era Mexican banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Provisional Government Peso (1914). The observe features a...

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Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Somoza Regime: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1972)-Reference

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series C, 1972). The observe depicts the Central Bank of...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

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Apr 18, 20222 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series E, 1979). The Series F was introduced in 1979....

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 20,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Córdoba Overprint (Series F, 1987). This special series of the...

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo Redux: 100,000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1987)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Córdoba Overprint (Series G, 1987). This special series of the...

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 500,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1990)-Article Variant

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares Redux: 500,000 Córdobas (Nicaragua, 1990)-Article Variant

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Córdoba Overprint (Series 1990). Similar to the previously issued...

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Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Benjamin Zeledon, Hero Of Nicaragua: 5,000 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series G, 1985). The Series G was preceded by Series F....

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Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Rubén Darío, Father Of Modernismo: 500 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

Andres Castro, A Revolutionary David And Goliath: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 1979)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series E, 1979). The Series F was introduced in 1979....

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General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Sandino And The Liberation Day: 1000 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 6th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

General Estrada And The Sacuanjoche: 100 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Cordoba (Series F, 1984). The Series F was preceded by Series E....

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José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

José Estrada, Hero Of The Filibuster War: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Córdoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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Comandante Fonseca And Liberation Day: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1984)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Comandante Fonseca And Liberation Day: 50 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1984)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series F, 1984). The Series F was preceded by Series E....

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"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

"El Danto", Comandante German Pomares: 20 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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