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 13, 20221 min read
The Island Of Zebus And Artisans: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 2004)-Reference
This Madagascan banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Ariary (Series 2004). The observe features an illustration of an artisan...
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May 3, 20221 min read
Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 20 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference
This large polymer fantasy note represents the 4th denomination of the fictional Pacific States of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia...
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Apr 24, 20221 min read
The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference
The large Cambodian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Riel (5th Issue, Series 1973). The observe features an...
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Oct 4, 20211 min read
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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Sep 30, 20211 min read
Life On The Cook Islands, The Northern Group: 50 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference
This Cook Island banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Cook Island Dollar (Series 1992). The observe features a collage of...
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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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Apr 4, 20211 min read
Mogadishu, An Ancient Port Under Siege: 1,000 Shillings (Somalia, 1990)-Reference
This late Cold War Somali banknote represents the 7th denomination of the Somali Shilling (Series 1983). The observe features traditional...
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Apr 4, 20211 min read
The Shattered Pearl Of The Indian Ocean: 50 Shillings (Somalia,1991)-Reference
This late Cold War Somali banknote represents the 2nd denomination of 1991 Currency Reform Series. The observe depicts a Somali artisan...
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Dec 19, 20203 min read
Glorification of Triumph: 1,000 Pesos (Guinea-Bissau, 1993)-Article
This Guinea-Bissau banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Guinea-Bissau Peso (Series 1990). The now obsolete Peso circulated...
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