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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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Dec 19, 20203 min read
The Baron of Rio Branco: 5 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1962)-Article
This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd Print of the 1st denomination of the First Cruzeiro (Series 1962, Valor Legal). It closely...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
The Duke of Caxias: 2 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1958)-Article
This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd variant of the 2nd denomination of the First Cruzeiro (Series 1953, 2nd Print "Valor...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
Glorification of Triumph: 1,000 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1993)-Article
This Guinea-Bissau banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
The Ritual, Entry To Manhood: 50 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article
This Guinea-Bissau banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...
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Dec 19, 20207 min read
Quezon, Symbol Of Independence: 200 Pesos (Philippines, 1949)-Article
This Philippine banknote represents the 13th denomination of the “English Series” (1949). The “English Series” Peso were the first...
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Dec 19, 20201 min read
The Short-Ruled President, The Pariah Leader: 100 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1945)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Boliviano (Series 1928). The observe depicts President Gualberto...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
The Paraguayan Beauty And The Hotel: 5 Guaraníes (Paraguay, 1963)-Article
This Paraguayan banknote represents the 2nd denomination (2nd Variant) of the Guaraní (Series 1963). The Guaraní currency is unique to...
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Dec 19, 20204 min read
Guardian of the Gran Charco, A War Against All Odds: 1 Guaraní (Paraguay, 1963)-Article
This Paraguayan banknote represents the 1st denomination (2nd Variant) of the Guaraní (Series 1963). The Guaraní currency is unique to...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Tyre. (Note Size: 165 x 95 mm or 6.50 x 3.74 in) Observe Reverse Lebanese...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Palace Of The Mountain Emirate: 100 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the Beiteddine Palace and Lebanon Cedars at Horsh Ehden. (Note Size: 160 x 90 mm or 6.30 x 3.54 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle and Mseilha Fort. (Note Size: 150 x 80 mm or 5.90 x 3.15 in) Observe Reverse...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Anjar and the Raouché Rocks. (Note Size: 145 x 75 mm or 5.70 x 2.95 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Repository Of Levantine Treasure: 5 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts the National Museum of Beirut and the Nahr al-Kalb bridge. (Note Size: 140 x 70 mm or 5.51 x 2.75 in)...
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Dec 17, 20201 min read
Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference
This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Temple of Jupiter in ancient city of Baalbek and the Jeita Grotto (cave). (Note Size: 165 x...
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