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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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Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

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Apr 24, 20221 min read

Modernization Of An Ancient Land: 20 Riel (Cambodia, 1972)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, Series 1956-72). The observe features a combine...

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Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 24, 20211 min read

Hanoi's One Pillared Pagoda: 20 Dong (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe features a portrait of Ho Chi...

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Racing On The Great Royal Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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Dec 18, 20204 min read

Racing On The Great Royal Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article

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

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Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

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Dec 17, 20204 min read

Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1988). The Second Dồng was introduced in 1985,...

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