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The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

The Face Of Lokeśvara: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1975)-Reference

The large Cambodian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the First Riel (5th Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features a stone...

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The Great Lake And The Temple: 2,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1995)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

The Great Lake And The Temple: 2,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1995)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Eleventh Issue, Series 1995). The observe features an...

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Cambodia, The Past And Present: 1,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1999)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

Cambodia, The Past And Present: 1,000 Riels (Cambodia, 1999)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Riel (Twelfth Issue, Series 1995-99). The observe features an...

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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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The Life Blood Of Azerbaijan: 1,000 Manat (Azerbaijan, 2001)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

The Life Blood Of Azerbaijan: 1,000 Manat (Azerbaijan, 2001)-Reference

This Azerbaijani banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Second Manat (Standalone, Series 2001). The observe features an...

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Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma: 100 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma: 100 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1944)-Reference

This Japanese occupation note (Burma) represents the 9th denomination of Japanese government-issued Rupee. The observe features an...

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Occupied Germany, Notes of the BAF: 5 Pound (British Armed Forces, 1948)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Occupied Germany, Notes of the BAF: 5 Pound (British Armed Forces, 1948)-Reference

This British Armed Forces Special Voucher (BAFSV) represents the 6th denomination of the 2nd Series (1948). The observe lists the note's...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 20 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

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Jan 28, 20222 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 20 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

This small Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The “Liberation” Kip were...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 10 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

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Jan 28, 20222 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 10 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

This small Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The “Liberation” Kip were...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Hosian: 20 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Wat Luang Temple: 50 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Royal Kip, Bousra Falls: 200 Kip (Kingdom Of Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 28, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Royal Kip, Bousra Falls: 200 Kip (Kingdom Of Laos, 1962)-Reference

This large Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of King Sisavang...

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Notes Of The Lao PDR, Opening New Markets: 100 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

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Jan 27, 20223 min read

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Opening New Markets: 100 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

This Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Lao PDR Kip (Series 1979). The PDR Kip was introduced on 16 December 1979....

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The Wise Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 2 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Jan 24, 20222 min read

The Wise Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 2 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Hryvnia (Second Series, 1996). Due to worsening condition in...

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The Great Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 1 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

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Jan 23, 20222 min read

The Great Prince, Notes Of Post-Soviet Ukraine: 1 Hryvna (Ukraine, 1995)-Article

This colorful Ukrainian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Hryvnia (Second Series, 1996). Due to worsening condition in...

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Mausoleum To The Undefeated Conqueror: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 20, 20223 min read

Mausoleum To The Undefeated Conqueror: 10 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This colorful Uzbek banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July...

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Mausoleum Of The Sacred Well: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

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Jan 20, 20223 min read

Mausoleum Of The Sacred Well: 3 Som (Uzbekistan, 1994)-Article

This Uzbek banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Som (Series 1994). The Second Som was introduced on 1 July 1994. It was...

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Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 5 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

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Jan 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 5 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

This Weimar-era (1914-1918) coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Papiermark. Notably due wartime demand Imperial German...

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Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 10 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

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Jan 2, 20222 min read

Coins Of The Weimar Republic: 10 Pfennig (Weimar Republic, 1921)-Article

This Weimar-era coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Papiermark. Notably due wartime demand Imperial German coinage post-1916...

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