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The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

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Jan 30, 20231 min read

The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference

This Afghan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe features the (then) Seal of the...

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Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

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Jan 3, 20231 min read

Bala Hissar, The High Fort Of Kabul: 500 Afghanis (Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference Variant

This Afghan banknote represents the 5th denomination (1st version) of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe depicts horsemen...

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Rehearsal For The Winter Olympics: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2014)-Reference

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May 4, 20221 min read

Rehearsal For The Winter Olympics: 100 Rubles (Russia, 2014)-Reference

The Russian fantasy note was printed as a test note, for the 2014 Winter Olympics (Sochi) The observe features a soaring snowboarder...

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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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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1991)-Reference

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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1991)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 2nd denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (7th Series, 1991). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 25 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

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Apr 21, 20221 min read

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 25 Rubles (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 4th denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (6th Series, 1961). The observe features bust of Vladimir Lenin...

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Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 200 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Reference

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Apr 20, 20221 min read

Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 200 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Reference

This Russian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Ruble (Series 1993). The observe depicts the newly re-introduced...

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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 50,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 50,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 11th denomination...

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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 20,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolivars: 20,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 10th denomination...

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Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

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Feb 6, 20223 min read

Made In Russia, Venezuelan Bolívars: 10,000 Bolivares (Venezuela, 2019)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar Soberano (Series 2019). While technically the 9th denomination of...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 100 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 50 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 20 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 20 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 10 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 10 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 5 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 5 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 1 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

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Dec 6, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of Independent Tajikistan: 1 Ruble (Tajikistan, 1994)-Article

This small Tajik banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ruble (Series 1994). The Tajik Ruble was introduced on 10 May 1995, as a...

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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Ruble (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

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Dec 4, 20211 min read

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 3 Ruble (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 2nd denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (6th Series, 1961). The observe features an illustration of the...

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Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 100 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Article

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Nov 25, 20213 min read

Notes Of Post-Soviet Russia: 100 Ruble (Russian, 1993)-Article

This post-Soviet Russian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ruble (Series 1993). The Tenge was adopted in 1993, replacing...

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Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 1 Ruble (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Banknotes Of The Soviet Union: 1 Ruble (Soviet Union, 1961)-Reference

This Soviet banknote represents the 1st denomination, of the Soviet Ruble (6th Series, 1961). The observe features the State Emblem of...

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