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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.
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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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Jan 7, 20231 min read
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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference
This colorful Vanuatuan banknote represents the sole denomination of the Vatu (Series 1995). The observe features the Vanuatuan Coat of...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference
This colorful Fijian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2007-11). The observe features a portrait of Queen...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference
This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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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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May 21, 20221 min read
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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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May 21, 20221 min read
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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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May 20, 20221 min read
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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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May 20, 20221 min read
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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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May 20, 20221 min read
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The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference
This Tongan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Pa'anga (Series 2009). The observe features a portrait of King Tupou V...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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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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May 9, 20221 min read
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Fantasy Notes Of The Chatham Islands: 1 Koha (Chatham Islands, 2013)-Reference
This commemorative polymer Kuwaiti note celebrates the 2nd anniversary of Kuwait liberation, from Iraqi occupation. The observe features...
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May 7, 20221 min read
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Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 20 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference
This large polymer fantasy note represents the 4th denomination of the fictional Pacific States of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia...
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May 4, 20221 min read
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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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May 4, 20221 min read
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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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May 3, 20221 min read
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Fijian Commemoration, The Rugby 7s: 7 Dollars (Fiji, 2017)-Reference
This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the Fijian national rugby team winning gold in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The observe features...
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May 2, 20221 min read
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Fijian Commemoration, Countdown To Y2K: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2000)-Reference
This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the year 2000, also known as "Y2K". The observe features a portrait of Sir Penaia Ganilau...
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May 2, 20221 min read
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Bicentennial Notes, World Expo 88: 5 Expo Dollars (Australia, 1988)-Article
This colorful novelty Australian note represents the 2nd denomination of World Expo Dollar (Brisbane, 1988). This notes served...
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Mar 24, 20222 min read
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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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Sep 29, 20212 min read
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Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 10 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the 4th Series Rupiah. Also know as the "Flowers and Birds" series....
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Jun 13, 20212 min read
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