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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Sep 21, 20244 min read

Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.

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Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

This Soviet medal is the Medal For Mine Clearing, issued in the mid to late 80s. This medal was issued to soldiers involved in mine mine and

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Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

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May 14, 20231 min read

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1973). The observe features a portrait of General Manuel...

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On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

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May 14, 20231 min read

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1976-83). The observe features a portrait of General Jose...

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Monument To The National Flag: 5 Pesos (Argentina, 1983)-Reference

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Jan 18, 20231 min read

Monument To The National Flag: 5 Pesos (Argentina, 1983)-Reference

This Argentinean banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Peso Argentino (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of General...

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The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

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Jan 11, 20231 min read

The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1980). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...

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The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Dồng (Series 1976). The observe depicts the National Emblem of...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...

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Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

This colorful Laotian banknote represents the 1st denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1974). The observe features a portrait of King...

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In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Jan 8, 20231 min read

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features boats...

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Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

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May 24, 20221 min read

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Leu (Series 1991). The observe features a portrait of...

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The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

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May 22, 20221 min read

The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

This ornate Italian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Lira (Emission 1982-83). The observe features a portrait of Venetian...

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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

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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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

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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Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

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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Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

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May 20, 20221 min read

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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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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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference

On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference

Monument To The National Flag: 5 Pesos (Argentina, 1983)-Reference

The Thang Long Bridge, The Joiner Of Hanoi: 2 Dong (Vietnam, 1980)-Reference

The Kingdom Of The Coconuts: 5 Hao (Vietnam, 1976)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 100 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 50 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Wat Ong Teu, Temple Of The Heavy Buddha: 500 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

Sisavang Vatthana, The Last King Of Laos: 10 Kip (Laos, 1974)-Reference

In The Hall Of The Khmer King: 1 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

Brâncuși, Patriarch Of Modern Sculpture: 500 Lei (Romania, 1991)-Reference

The Travels of Marco Polo: 1,000 Lires (Italy, 1982)-Reference

Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

Notes Of New Guinea, Native Crafts: 2 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1981)-Reference

Notes Of New Guinea, Trade Goods: 10 Kina (Papua New Guinea, 1985)-Reference

New Guinean Commemoration, The 15th Pacific Games: 10 Kina (New Guinea, 2015)-Reference