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Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Article

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Nov 26, 20214 min read

Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Article

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Article

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Nov 26, 20214 min read

Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Article

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

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Sep 29, 20211 min read

Kartini, An Advocate For Female Academia: 10,000 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1985)-Reference

This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Series 5 New Rupiah. The observe features a portrait of women's...

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Early Notes Of South Vietnam, De La Rue: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1956)-Article

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Apr 15, 20213 min read

Early Notes Of South Vietnam, De La Rue: 1 Dong (South Vietnam, 1956)-Article

These ornate, post -colonial South Vietnamese banknote represent the 1st denomination of the First Southern Đồng (Series 1955, TDLR). The...

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Ascension To The Himalayan Throne, The Life Of King Birendra: 1 Rupee (Nepal, 1974)-Reference

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Apr 13, 20211 min read

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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Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

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Apr 13, 20213 min read

Ancient Capital, The Ruins Of Prasat Bayon: 1000 Riels (Cambodia, 1992)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Tenth Issue, Series 1992-1993). The Tenth Issue of the Second...

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From The World's Roof, The Kingdom Of Nepal: 1 Mohru (Nepal, 1960)-Reference

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Apr 11, 20211 min read

From The World's Roof, The Kingdom Of Nepal: 1 Mohru (Nepal, 1960)-Reference

The Nepalese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Mohru (Series 1960). The observe depicts Bajrayogini Temple, besides as...

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Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma #2: 10 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1942)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

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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Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma #1: 5 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1942)-Reference

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Apr 4, 20211 min read

Japanese Invasion Notes, Burma #1: 5 Rupees (Imperial Japan, 1942)-Reference

This Japanese occupation note (Burma) represents the 7th denomination of Japanese government-issued Rupee. The observe features an...

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Malwiyyah, The Sail Shell Tower Of Samara: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1411/1991)-Reference

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Apr 3, 20211 min read

Malwiyyah, The Sail Shell Tower Of Samara: 50 Dinar (Iraq, 1411/1991)-Reference

This Iraqi banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Gulf War issued “Emergency Dinar” (Series 1990). The observe depicts ousted...

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The Great Temple Of Angkor Wat: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1998)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20211 min read

The Great Temple Of Angkor Wat: 500 Riels (Cambodia, 1998)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Second Riel (Series 1995). The observe depicts Ankor Wat, the world...

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Tonlé Sap, The Great Lake Of Indochina: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1974)-Article

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Jan 9, 20214 min read

Tonlé Sap, The Great Lake Of Indochina: 50 Riels (Cambodia, 1974)-Article

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (Second Issue, 1956). The First Rial was the currency of...

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Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

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Dec 17, 20204 min read

Island Temple, Trấn Quốc Pagoda: 100 Dong (Vietnam 1991)-Article

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1988). The Second Dồng was introduced in 1985,...

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The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

The Ruins Of Al Mina: 250 Livre (Lebanon, 1988)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Tyre. (Note Size: 165 x 95 mm or 6.50 x 3.74 in) Observe Reverse Lebanese...

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Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Temple To The Patron God: 1 Livre (Lebanon, 1980)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Temple of Jupiter in ancient city of Baalbek and the Jeita Grotto (cave). (Note Size: 165 x...

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Temple of the Feathered Serpent: 20 Peso (Mexico, 1976)-Reference

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Dec 16, 20201 min read

Temple of the Feathered Serpent: 20 Peso (Mexico, 1976)-Reference

This Mexican banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Series AA (sub-Series BZ). These notes were printed by the Bank of Mexico...

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Mahtma and the Stone Chariot: 10 Rupees (India, 2018)-Article

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Dec 4, 20204 min read

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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Zapotec Dreams: 50 Peso (Mexico, 1981)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 20202 min read

Zapotec Dreams: 50 Peso (Mexico, 1981)-Founder's Article

This banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Series AA, printed by the Bank of Mexico. The notes were first issued 15 November...

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