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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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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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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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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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Sep 15, 20241 min read
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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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May 15, 20231 min read
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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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May 14, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 18, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 11, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 11, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 10, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 9, 20231 min read
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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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Jan 8, 20231 min read
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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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May 24, 20221 min read
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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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May 22, 20221 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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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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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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