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The Wise Spanish King: 5 Pesetas (Spain, 1954)-Reference

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Jan 19, 20231 min read

The Wise Spanish King: 5 Pesetas (Spain, 1954)-Reference

This small Spanish banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of King Alfonso X...

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De Bazán, The Undefeated Admiral: 1 Peseta (Spain, 1953)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

De Bazán, The Undefeated Admiral: 1 Peseta (Spain, 1953)-Reference

This small Spanish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of admiral Álvaro...

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Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

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May 17, 20221 min read

Garcia De Orta, The Gaon Herbalist: 20 Escudos (Portugal, 1971)-Reference

This Portuguese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Escudo (Series 1968-71). The observe features a statue of herbalist...

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The Flamenco Composer And The Palace Garden: 100 Pesetas (Spain, 1970)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

The Flamenco Composer And The Palace Garden: 100 Pesetas (Spain, 1970)-Reference

This Spanish banknote represents the 1st denomination of Spanish Peseta (Series 1970-76). The observe features a portrait of famous...

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