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Coins Of The Kaiserreich: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1876)-Article

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Nov 26, 20212 min read

Coins Of The Kaiserreich: 10 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1876)-Article

This Imperial German coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Goldmark (1874-1914). Notably Imperial Germany issued gold-backed...

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From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 1 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article

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Nov 25, 20212 min read

From The Ashes, German Loan Currency: 1 Mark (Weimar Republic, 1920)-Article

This Weimar Republic-era banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Darlehenskassenscheine (1920). Darlehenskassenscheine (lit....

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Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 5 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

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Nov 24, 20213 min read

Borjgali, Coins From The Flow Of Time: 5 Tetri (Georgia, 1993)-Article

This small Georgian coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the Georgian Lari (First Series, 1993). The Lari (ლარი) was preceded by...

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From The Battlefield, War-Time Reichspfennig: 1 Reichspfennig (Deutsche Reich, 1943)-Article

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Oct 13, 20213 min read

From The Battlefield, War-Time Reichspfennig: 1 Reichspfennig (Deutsche Reich, 1943)-Article

This German coin is a WWII-issued 1 Reichspfennig (Imperial Penny),dated 1943. The 1 Reichspfennig was the lowest denomination of the...

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The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

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Oct 5, 20213 min read

The Blue Chested Hummingbird Redux: 100 Cruzeiros Reais (Brazil, 1993)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Cruzeiro Real Overprint (Series 1993). This series was introduced as a...

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The First Chief And The Chacmool: 100 Pesos (Mexico, 1982)-Reference

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Oct 4, 20211 min read

The First Chief And The Chacmool: 100 Pesos (Mexico, 1982)-Reference

This large Mexican banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Bank of Mexico produced First Peso (Series AA, Sub-Series VL). The...

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Notes Of The New Markka: 1 Markka (Finland, 1963)-Reference

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

Notes Of The New Markka: 1 Markka (Finland, 1963)-Reference

This Cold War-era Finnish banknote represents the 1st denomination of the New Markka (Series 1963). The observe features a fanned out...

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Gustav Vasa, Protector Of The Realm: 5 Kronor (Sweden, 1969)-Reference

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Sep 27, 20211 min read

Gustav Vasa, Protector Of The Realm: 5 Kronor (Sweden, 1969)-Reference

This colorful Swedish banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Krona (Series 1965). The observe features a portrait of King Gustav...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet Redux: 100 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

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Sep 19, 20213 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet Redux: 100 Cruzeiro (Brazil, 1990)-Article Variant

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of 3rd Cruzeiro Overprint (Series 1990). This series was introduced as a...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of Cruzado Novo (Series 1989-90). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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The Last King Of Scotland: 5 Shillings (Uganda,1977)-Reference

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Aug 14, 20211 min read

The Last King Of Scotland: 5 Shillings (Uganda,1977)-Reference

This Ugandan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Ugandan Shilling (Series 1973). The observe depicts President Idi Amin...

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The Hare Of Éire: 3 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

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Aug 4, 20212 min read

The Hare Of Éire: 3 Pence (Ireland, 1942)-Article

This small Irish coin is a pre-decimal Three Pence, dated 1942. The Irish Three Pence represented the 4th denomination denomination, of...

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The Mad Bird Of Éire: 1/2 Penny (Ireland, 1982)-Article

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Jul 28, 20211 min read

The Mad Bird Of Éire: 1/2 Penny (Ireland, 1982)-Article

This small coin is a decimal Irish Halfpenny, dated 1982. The Irish Halfpenny represented the smallest denomination, of the decimal Irish...

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Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #4: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1964)-Reference

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May 30, 20211 min read

Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #4: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1964)-Reference

This Indonesian banknote represents the 4th denomination of Native Craft/Houses Rupiah (2nd Series, 1964). The observe features a...

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Coins Of The Sickly Emperor #2: 50 Sen (Imperial Japan, 1922)-Article

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May 26, 20213 min read

Coins Of The Sickly Emperor #2: 50 Sen (Imperial Japan, 1922)-Article

This silver coin is an Imperial Japanese 50 Sen, dated 1922. The 50 Sen coin represented the 5th denomination denomination, of the...

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Ethnicities Of Indonesia #1, The Javanese People: 1 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1956)-Reference

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May 20, 20211 min read

Ethnicities Of Indonesia #1, The Javanese People: 1 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1956)-Reference

This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Fourth Series "Government Note" Rupiah (Series 1956) . The observe...

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The Last King Of Ethiopia, The Lion Of Zion: 5 Santim(Ethiopian Empire, 1936/1944)-Article

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May 5, 20219 min read

The Last King Of Ethiopia, The Lion Of Zion: 5 Santim(Ethiopian Empire, 1936/1944)-Article

This Ethiopian coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Second Birr. Under the rule of Haile Selassie I (1892-1975), the last...

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One-Eyed Žižka, Hero Of The Czech People: 25 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1958)-Article

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Apr 26, 20217 min read

One-Eyed Žižka, Hero Of The Czech People: 25 Korun (Czechoslovakia, 1958)-Article

This well illustrated Czechoslovak banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Koruna (Series 1958). The Third Koruna was...

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Coins Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Paisa (India, 1968)-Article

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Apr 21, 20212 min read

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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Coin Of The Serpent Temple: 20 Centavo (Mexico, 1943)-Article

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Apr 14, 20214 min read

Coin Of The Serpent Temple: 20 Centavo (Mexico, 1943)-Article

This Mexican coin represents the 3rd denomination coin of the Mexican Peso (Series AA, American Bank Note Company). The coin is a...

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