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With our extensive list of world coins and banknotes. Our articles showcase the story of each piece. Focusing on the unique people, artifacts, and wildlife they feature. As one can not fully appreciate a banknote without knowing its story.
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Building The Great Konbaung General: 500 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Monumental Buddhism, The Preserver Of Burmese Architecture: 100 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Yun-de, The Lacquerware Of Bagan: 50 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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Nov 2, 20243 min read
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Elephants, The Bulldozers Of Myanmar: 200 Kyats (Myanmar, 2004)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha. One kyattha was...
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Sep 21, 20245 min read
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White Elephants At the Peoples' Park: 20 Kyats (Myanmar, 1994)-Article
The reverse features an illustration depicting the popular elephant fountain in Yangon People's Park. It features tiers of white elephants.
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Sep 21, 20243 min read
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The Floating Palace, On The Royal Lake: 10 Kyat (Myanmar, 1997)-Article
The reverse features an illustration depicting Karaweik. A replicate the Pyigyimon royal barge/floating palace.
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Sep 21, 20243 min read
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Chinlone, The Ancient Sport Of Burma: 5 Kyat (Myanmar, 1996)-Article
The Union of Myanmar also known as Burma, uses a currency named after an ancient Burmese measurement called kyattha.
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Sep 21, 20244 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 25 Kyats (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference
This large Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference
This large Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1972)-Reference
This small Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, Father Of The Myanmar State: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1973)-Reference
This small Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1979). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Apr 25, 20221 min read
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Conquering Hunger, Coins Of The FAO: 10 Pyas (Myanmar, 1991)-Article
This commemorative Burmese coin represents the 1st denomination of Third Kyat (Series 1991). It celebrates the United Nations' Food and...
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Feb 9, 20222 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, The Asian Elephant: 10 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Article
This large ornate Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for...
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Dec 4, 20214 min read
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The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference
This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The observe features a portrait of General...
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Oct 4, 20211 min read
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Notes Of General Aung San, The Floating Village Lake: 1 Kyat (Myanmar, 1958)-Article
This ornate Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1958). The Third Kyat is notable for reintroducing...
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Oct 4, 20214 min read
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Saya San, Leader Of The Peasants' Rebellion: 90 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Saya...
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May 19, 20211 min read
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The General And The Guardian Spirit of the Universe: 75 Kyats (Myanmar, 1985)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 19, 20211 min read
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Hla Gyi, Leader Of The Year 1300 Strike: 45 Kyats (Myanmar, 1987)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of Thakin...
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May 19, 20211 min read
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The General And The Sprit God: 35 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 19, 20211 min read
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The General And The Puppet Prince: 15 Kyats (Myanmar, 1986)-Reference
This colorful Burmese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Kyat (Series 1986). The observe features a portrait of...
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May 19, 20211 min read
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