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Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Note From The Isle Of Smiles, Family Life: 200 Vatu (Vanuatu, 1995)-Reference

This colorful Vanuatuan banknote represents the sole denomination of the Vatu (Series 1995). The observe features the Vanuatuan Coat of...

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Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference

This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...

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The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference

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May 11, 20221 min read

The Last Polynesian Kingdom, The Whales: 1 Dollar (Tonga, 2009)-Reference

This Tongan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Pa'anga (Series 2009). The observe features a portrait of King Tupou V...

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Fijian Commemoration, Countdown To Y2K: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2000)-Reference

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May 2, 20221 min read

Fijian Commemoration, Countdown To Y2K: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2000)-Reference

This commemorative Fijian banknote celebrates the year 2000, also known as "Y2K". The observe features a portrait of Sir Penaia Ganilau...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1962)-Reference

This coin is a 6th year Fijian Shilling (Elizabeth II), dated 1962. The Fijian Florin represented the second largest denomination coin,...

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Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

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Feb 16, 20222 min read

Fiji Halfpenny, Coins From the Island Colony: 1/2 Penny (Fiji, 1952)-Article

This coin is an 8th year Fijian Halfpenny (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination coin, of...

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Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

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Dec 22, 20213 min read

Fiji Shilling, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Shilling (Fiji, 1943)-Article

This coin is a 2nd year US produced WWII-era Fijian Shilling (George VI), dated 1943. The Fijian Florin represented the 2nd largest...

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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

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Dec 8, 20212 min read

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article

This British colonial coin represents a 6th year Fijian 3 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1961. The Fijian 3 Pence represented the 3rd...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony : 1 Florin (Fiji, 1934)-Article

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Dec 1, 20214 min read

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony : 1 Florin (Fiji, 1934)-Article

This coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (George V), dated 1934. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of the Fijian...

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Life On The Cook Islands, The Northern Group: 50 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

Life On The Cook Islands, The Northern Group: 50 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Cook Island Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features a collage of...

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Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article

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Sep 22, 20212 min read

Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article

This British Colonial coin represents the 3rd year of the reintroduced Fijian 3 Pence (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian 3 Pence...

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Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

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Sep 1, 20212 min read

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #3: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1942)-Article

This British Colonial coin is a 1st year US produced WWII-era Fijian Penny (George VI), dated 1942. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd...

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Fiji Dollar, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Dollar (Fiji 1969)-Article

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Aug 18, 20212 min read

Fiji Dollar, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Dollar (Fiji 1969)-Article

This massive coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (Elizabeth II), dated 1969. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of...

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Life On The Cook Islands, Rarotonga: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Apr 16, 20211 min read

Life On The Cook Islands, Rarotonga: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Islands banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features the Cook Islands...

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Life On The Cook Islands, Aitutaki: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

Life On The Cook Islands, Aitutaki: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Cook Island Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features hula dancers and...

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Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #2: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1965)-Article

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Mar 2, 20212 min read

Fiji Penny, Coins From The Island Colony #2: 1 Penny (Fiji, 1965)-Article

This coin is a 9th year Fijian Penny (Elizabeth II), dated 1965. The Fijian penny represented the 2nd smallest denomination coin, of the...

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Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1957)-Article

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Dec 23, 20203 min read

Fiji Florin, Coins From The Island Colony: 1 Florin (Fiji, 1957)-Article

This coin is a 1st year Fijian Florin (Elizabeth II), dated 1957. The Fijian Florin represented the largest denomination coin, of the...

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The Great Volcanic Lake And Stone Jumping: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Great Volcanic Lake And Stone Jumping: 1,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Reference

This Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The observe depicts Lake Toba, in North Sumatra....

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Life On The Cook Islands, Ngaputoru And Mangaia: 20 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Life On The Cook Islands, Ngaputoru And Mangaia: 20 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Islands banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features islander preparing...

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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 3 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote the 1st denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...

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