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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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The Tomb Of The Most Learned: 1 Rupee (Pakistan, 1983)-Reference
This small Pakistani Banknote represents the 3rd version of the 1 Rupee (Series 1975-83). The observe an ornate Mughal style lotus and...
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May 21, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Pakistan, Gateway To The Khyber: 10 Rupees (Pakistan, 2017)-Reference
This small Pakistani banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 2008-21). The observe features a portrait of Prime...
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May 20, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, The Dull-Blue Flycatcher: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference
This Sri Lankan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 2010). The features an illustrations of the Manampitiya...
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May 20, 20221 min read
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Modern Notes Of Sri Lanka, The Serendib Scops Owl: 20 Rupees (Sri Lanka, 2010)-Reference
This Sri Lankan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Series 2010). The features an illustrations of the Port of...
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May 20, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Asoka Lion, The Thousand-Eyed Bird: 10 Rupees (India, 1970)-Reference
This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970-98). The observe features...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Antelope: 10 Rupee (Nepal, 1985)-Reference
This Nepalese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King Birendra,...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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Notes Of The Himalayan Kingdom, The Indian Leopard: 2 Rupees (Nepal, 1981)-Reference
This small Nepalese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Rupee (Series 1981-2001). The observe features a portrait of King...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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Notes Of India, Beast Of India: 10 Rupee (India, 2016)-Reference
This Indian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Rupee (Mahatma Gandhi Series, Emission 2011-16). The observe features a...
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May 11, 20221 min read
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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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Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article
This unusual-shaped Indian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Indian Rupee (Series 1965). The coin is minted in an unusual...
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Apr 21, 20212 min read
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Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference
This ornate Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Nepalese Rupee (Series 1974). The observe features an early portrait...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read
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Bengal Tigers, Symbol Of The Indian Subcontinent: 2 Rupee (India, 1984)-Reference
This Indian banknote represents the 1st denomination (4th variant) of the Indian Rupee (Series 1965). The observe features the Lion...
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Apr 13, 20211 min read
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Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma #2: 10 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1942)-Reference
This Japanese occupation note (Burma) represents the 8th denomination of Japanese government-issued Rupee. The observe features an...
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Apr 4, 20211 min read
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Mechanization, Progressing Toward A New Agricultural Future: 5 Rupee (India, 1975)-Reference
This Indian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). The observe features the Reserve Bank of India...
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Apr 3, 20211 min read
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Coins From The Raj, Colonial Indian Coins #1: 1/2 Anna (British India, 1943)-Article
This unusual-shaped British India coin is a WWII-era 1/2 Anna, dated 1943. Issued on the 2nd year of its limited 1942-1945 production...
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Feb 17, 20212 min read
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Aryabhata, A New Frontier For Hindustan: 2 Rupee (India, 1977)-Article
This Indian banknote represents the smallest denomination of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). Initially the 5 Rupees note was the smallest...
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Feb 15, 20214 min read
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Mahtma and the Stone Chariot: 10 Rupees (India, 2018)-Article
This Indian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Mahatma Gandhi New Series (2018). The Mahatma Gandhi Series is known for its...
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Dec 4, 20204 min read
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