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The Hawksbill of Laguna de la Restinga 2: 5,000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2017)-Article

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Jan 4, 20214 min read

The Hawksbill of Laguna de la Restinga 2: 5,000 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2017)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 4th denomination of the Bolívar Fuerte Series (2016). The 5,000 Bolívar Fuerte note (5000 BsF) was...

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Admiral Grau, The Gentleman Of The Seas: 5,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

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Jan 2, 20211 min read

Admiral Grau, The Gentleman Of The Seas: 5,000 Intis (Peru, 1988)-Reference

This Peruvian banknote represents the 6th denomination of the Peruvian Inti (1st, Series 1985-88). The observe features a portrait...

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Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Bay Of The Descending Dragon: 1 Dồng (Vietnam, 1985)-Reference

This Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Dồng (Series 1985). The observe depicts the Flag Tower of Hanoi,...

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Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Crusader Sea Castle: 25 Livre (Lebanon, 1983)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts ruins of the Sidon Sea Castle and Mseilha Fort. (Note Size: 150 x 80 mm or 5.90 x 3.15 in) Observe Reverse...

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Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

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Dec 17, 20201 min read

Remnants Of The Palace City: 10 Livre (Lebanon, 1986)-Reference

This Lebanese banknote depicts the ruins of the ancient city of Anjar and the Raouché Rocks. (Note Size: 145 x 75 mm or 5.70 x 2.95 in)...

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The Island That Time Forgot: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2004)-Article

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Dec 11, 20203 min read

The Island That Time Forgot: 100 Ariary (Madagascar, 2004)-Article

This Madagascaran banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Ariary Series 2004. The island of Madagascar is unusual, as it uses a...

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The Hawksbill of Laguna de la Restinga: 20 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2013)-Article

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Nov 23, 20204 min read

The Hawksbill of Laguna de la Restinga: 20 Bolívar Fuerte (Venezuela, 2013)-Article

This Venezuelan banknote represent the 4th denomination of the Bolívar Fuerte Series (2008). The 20 Bolívar Fuerte note (20 BsF) was...

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The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

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Oct 31, 20204 min read

The Head of Poseidon: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1978)-Founder's Article

This Greek banknote represents the 1st entry of the Third Modern Drachma, 1978-87 sub-series. The Third Drachma circulated for nearly 48...

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