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Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

This East German medal is the Reservist Medal (Reservistenabzeichen). Formally known as the "Medal For Faithful Service in the People's Army

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Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

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Sep 15, 20241 min read

Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

This Soviet medal is the Medal For Mine Clearing, issued in the mid to late 80s. This medal was issued to soldiers involved in mine mine and

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20231 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The observe features an...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Dec 7, 20221 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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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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Comandante Fonseca, Founder Of The FSLN: 10 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

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Nov 24, 20213 min read

Comandante Fonseca, Founder Of The FSLN: 10 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

This Nicaraguan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Cordoba (Series 1985). The Series 1985 was preceded by Series E, F,...

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The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 13, 20212 min read

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

This Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Riel (Eighth Issue, Series 1987). The Eighth Issue was a brief two...

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The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

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Sep 26, 20212 min read

The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Riel (Seventh Issue, Series 1979). The Second Riel was introduced 1...

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Notes Of The Lao PDR, Laos Rearmed: 20 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

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Sep 26, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Laos Rearmed: 20 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

This small Laotian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Lao PDR Kip (Series 1979). The PDR Kip was introduced on16 December...

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Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 100 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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Apr 13, 20211 min read

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 100 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

This colonial-era Angolan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Angolan Escudo (Series 1973). The observe feature a portrait of...

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Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20211 min read

Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

This post-colonial Mozambique banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Metical. The observe depicts President Eduardo...

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Mobilization, The Mozambican Civil War: 50 Meticais (Mozambique, 1980)-Reference

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Jan 10, 20211 min read

Mobilization, The Mozambican Civil War: 50 Meticais (Mozambique, 1980)-Reference

This post-colonial Mozambique banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Metical. The observe depicts FPLM soldiers in drill,...

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The Ritual, Entry To Manhood: 50 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

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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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Guardian of the Gran Charco, A War Against All Odds: 1 Guaraní (Paraguay, 1963)-Article

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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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Medals Of The DDR, Reservist Medal-3rd Class (East Germany, 1968-90)-Reference

Medals Of The USSR: Mine Clearing Medal (USSR, 1980s)-Reference

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 200 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 50 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 1,000 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

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

Comandante Fonseca, Founder Of The FSLN: 10 Córdoba (Nicaragua, 1985)-Article

The Khmer Proletariat, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

The Khmer Proletariat, Notes Of The Second Riel: 5 Riel (Cambodia, 1979)-Article

Notes Of The Lao PDR, Laos Rearmed: 20 Kip (Laos, 1979)-Article

Luiz de Camões, The One-Eyed Poet: 100 Escudos (Angola, 1973)-Reference

Remembrance, Post-Colonial Mozambique: 100 Meticais (Mozambique, 1989)-Reference

Mobilization, The Mozambican Civil War: 50 Meticais (Mozambique, 1980)-Reference

The Ritual, Entry To Manhood: 50 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1990)-Article

Guardian of the Gran Charco, A War Against All Odds: 1 Guaraní (Paraguay, 1963)-Article