Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference
This large West African banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...
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Nov 22, 20221 min read
The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference
This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 3rd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features an...
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May 21, 20221 min read
Samoan Commemoration, The Chief's Jubilee: 2 Tala (Samoa, 2003)-Reference
This commemorative Samoan polymer banknote celebrates the Golden Jubilee of Tanumafili II. The observe features a portrait of Tanumafili...
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May 2, 20221 min read
Return To Stability, Notes Of The Convertible Mark: 50 Pfenniga (Bosnia- Herzegovina,1998)-Reference
This Bosnian-Herzegovinan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Convertible Mark (Series 1998). The observe features a portrait...
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Apr 19, 20221 min read
Unstable Times, Bearer Cheques Of Zimbabwe: 10 Dollars (Zimbabwe, 2006)-Reference
The Zimbabwean note represents the 7th denomination the Second Dollar (Bearer Cheque, Series 2006). The observe features the notes terms...
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Apr 19, 20221 min read
Unstable Times, Bearer Cheques Of Zimbabwe: 1 Dollar (Zimbabwe, 2006)-Reference
The Zimbabwean note represents the 5th denomination the Second Dollar (Bearer Cheque, Series 2006). The observe features the notes terms...
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Dec 8, 20212 min read
Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1961)-Article
This British colonial coin represents a 6th year Fijian 3 Pence (Elizabeth II), dated 1961. The Fijian 3 Pence represented the 3rd...
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Nov 16, 20213 min read
Marshal Cândido Rondon, Amazonian Explorer: 1000 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1991)-Article
This Brazilian banknote represents 4th denomination of the Third Cruzeiro (Series 1990-93). The Third Cruzeiro was preceded by the...
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Sep 22, 20212 min read
Fiji Three Pence, Coins From The Island Colony: 3 Pence (Fiji 1952)-Article
This British Colonial coin represents the 3rd year of the reintroduced Fijian 3 Pence (George VI), dated 1952. The Fijian 3 Pence...
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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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May 20, 20211 min read
Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #5: 100 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1958)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 5th denomination of Native Craft/Houses Rupiah (Series 1959). The observe features a Kalimantan...
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May 20, 20211 min read
Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #3: 25 Rupiah (Indonesia 1958)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Native Craft/Houses Rupiah (Series 1959). The observe features a traditional...
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May 20, 20211 min read
Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #2: 10 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1958)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Native Craft/Houses Rupiah (Series 1959). The observe features a Balinese...
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May 20, 20211 min read
Native Crafts Of The Indonesian People #1: 5 Rupiah(Indonesia 1958)-Reference
This Indonesian banknote represents the 1st denomination of Native Craft/Houses Rupiah (Series 1959). The observe features a Javanese...
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Apr 15, 20213 min read
Early Notes Of South Vietnam, Security Banknote Co: 2 Dong (South Vietnam, 1955)-Article
This small South Vietnamese banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Southern Đồng (Series 1955, SBNC). The Southern Đồng...
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Apr 11, 20212 min read
Flowers And Birds Of Indonesia: 25 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1959)-Article
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the 4th Series Rupiah. Also know as the "Flowers and Birds" series....
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Dec 17, 20206 min read
Orangutan, The Men Of The Forest: 500 Rupiah (Indonesia, 1998)-Article
This colorful Indonesian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Series 6 New Rupiah. The Series 6 was first issued, on 28...
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Dec 16, 20201 min read
Life On The Red Island: 500 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a young...
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