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Notes Of The Three Legs, Tynwald Hill: 1 Pound (Island of Man, 1991)-Reference

This Manx banknote represents the 1st denomination of Manx Pound (Series 1990). The observe feature a Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022).

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Notes of The Royal Kip, The Lao Beauty: 10 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

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Jan 9, 20231 min read

Notes of The Royal Kip, The Lao Beauty: 10 Kip (Laos, 1962)-Reference

This Laotian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of Royal Kip (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of a Lao woman (Nang...

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Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Maiden: 1 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Article

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Jan 7, 20233 min read

Notes Of The Hard Dinar, The Maiden: 1 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1989)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 13th denomination of the “Hard Dinar" (6th, Series 1985).The Hard Dinar represented the first...

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The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

The Tale of ‘Ina-moe-Aitu: 10 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1987)-Reference

This Cook Island banknote the 2nd denomination of the Cook Islands Dollar (Series 1987). The observe features ‘Ina-moe-Aitu, riding on...

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Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

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Jan 7, 20231 min read

Henrietta Szold, The Founder Of Hadassah: 5 Lirot (Israel, 1973)-Reference

This Israeli banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Israeli Pound (Series 1975). The observe features a portrait of Henrietta...

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Notes Of The West African Franc, The Village On Stilts: 1,000 Francs (Ivory Coast, 1997)-Reference

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Dec 9, 20221 min read

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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Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

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Dec 8, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Central African Franc, The Market: 2,000 Francs (Equatorial Guinea, 2000)-Reference

This large Central African banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Central African CFA Franc (Series 1994). The beautifully...

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Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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Nov 22, 20221 min read

Madagascar, The Land Of Great Fertility: 25,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 6th denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a...

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The Raffia Weavers Of Madagascar: 2,500 Francs (Madagascar, 1998)-Reference

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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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Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of Fiji, The Nation's Youth: 2 Dollars (Fiji, 2011)-Reference

This colorful Fijian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2007-11). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference

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May 21, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Second Franc, Mining Site: 500 Francs (Guinea, 2006)-Reference

This banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Franc (Series 2006). The observe features a Mandinka woman and a the Guinean...

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Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

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May 16, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Bahamas, The Nassau Market: 50 Cents (Bahamas, 2001)-Reference

This colorful Bahaman banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 2001). The observe features a portrait of Queen...

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Modern Notes Of Paraguay, The Speratti Sisters: 2,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 2011)-Reference

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May 13, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Paraguay, The Speratti Sisters: 2,000 Guaranies (Paraguay, 2011)-Reference

This polymer Paraguayan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Guaraní (Series 2007-13). The observe features portraits of Adela...

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Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

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May 13, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Guatemala, The Reformist President: 5 Quezales (Guatemala, 2013)-Reference

The colorful polymer Guatemalan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Quetzal (Series 2010-20). The observe features a portrait...

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Fantasy Notes Of Somaliland, The Lion: 1,000 Shillings (Somaliland, 2006)-Reference

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May 10, 20221 min read

Fantasy Notes Of Somaliland, The Lion: 1,000 Shillings (Somaliland, 2006)-Reference

This Somaliland fantasy note was printed to spread awareness of the nation of Somaliland. The observe features a woman in traditional...

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Fantasy Notes Of Canada, Newfoundland: 1 Dollar (Newfoundland, 2017)-Reference

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May 7, 20221 min read

Fantasy Notes Of Canada, Newfoundland: 1 Dollar (Newfoundland, 2017)-Reference

The Canadian fantasy note represents the province of Newfoundland. The observe features a portrait of Shanawdithit, last of the Beothuk...

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Test Notes Of De La Rue-Giori: 0 Value (De La Rue, 2000)-Reference

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May 7, 20221 min read

Test Notes Of De La Rue-Giori: 0 Value (De La Rue, 2000)-Reference

This colorful De La Rue-Giori test note commemorates artist Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519). The observe features a portrait of Di Vinci,...

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Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Lakeside Port: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modern Notes Of Nicaragua, The Lakeside Port: 10 Cordobas (Nicaragua, 2014)-Reference

This polymer Nicaragua banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Third Cordoba (Series 2014). The observe features an illustration...

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Modren Notes Of Colombia, The Activist Artist: 2,000 Pesos (Colombia, 2015)-Reference

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May 5, 20221 min read

Modren Notes Of Colombia, The Activist Artist: 2,000 Pesos (Colombia, 2015)-Reference

This colorful Colombian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Peso (Series 2014). The observe features a portrait of artist...

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Fantasy Notes Of A United Pacific: 20 Dollars (Pacific States, 2018)-Reference

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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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Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

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May 2, 20221 min read

Notes Of The Maple Leaf Nation: 1 Dollar (Canada, 1973)-Reference

This Canadian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Dollar (Series 1969-75). The observe features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth...

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Notes Of the Mexican Revolution: 1 Peso (Mexico, 1914)-Reference

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Apr 25, 20221 min read

Notes Of the Mexican Revolution: 1 Peso (Mexico, 1914)-Reference

This revolutionary-era Mexican banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Provisional Government Peso (1914). The observe features a...

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The Weaver And The Temple Of Faces: 100 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

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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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Notes Of The German Occupation, The Maiden: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1943)-Reference

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Apr 18, 20221 min read

Notes Of The German Occupation, The Maiden: 50 Drachmae (Greece, 1943)-Reference

This WWII-era Greek banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Modern Drachma (1943 Emission). The observe features a portrait...

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The Redemptress Princess Of Brazil: 5 Centavos (Brazil, 1967)-Article

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Mar 28, 20223 min read

The Redemptress Princess Of Brazil: 5 Centavos (Brazil, 1967)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Cruzeiro Novo Overprint (1967). Which was a provisional currency issued in...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Maiden: 500 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Mar 8, 20224 min read

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Maiden: 500 Million Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 14th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (8th of Series 1993). A product of dissolution of...

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Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 10 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

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Jan 28, 20222 min read

Notes Of The Pathet Lao, Aspiration For A Future: 10 Kip (Laos, 1968)-Article

This small Laotian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Pathet Lao "Liberation" Kip (Series 1968). The “Liberation” Kip were...

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The Vineyard, Notes Of The Third Lev: 2 Leva (People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1974)-Reference

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Dec 31, 20211 min read

The Vineyard, Notes Of The Third Lev: 2 Leva (People's Republic of Bulgaria, 1974)-Reference

This small Bulgarian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Third Lev (Series 1974). The observe features the 1971 Emblem of the...

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Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Maiden: 100,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

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Dec 30, 20214 min read

Notes Of The Reformed Dinar, The Maiden: 100,000 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1993)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 7th denomination of the “Reformed Dinar” (1st of Series 1993). A product of dissolution of...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, The Cathedral: 10 Karbovantsi (Ukraine, 1991)-Article

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Dec 12, 20212 min read

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, The Cathedral: 10 Karbovantsi (Ukraine, 1991)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Third Karbovanets (First Series, 1991). Due to the...

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Notes Of Independent Ukraine, The Cathedral: 5 Karbovantsi (Ukraine, 1991)-Article

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Dec 12, 20212 min read

Notes Of Independent Ukraine, The Cathedral: 5 Karbovantsi (Ukraine, 1991)-Article

This small post-Soviet Ukrainian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Third Karbovanets (First Series, 1991). Due to the...

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Borrowed Money, Loan Notes Of The Great War: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1917)-Article

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Dec 11, 20214 min read

Borrowed Money, Loan Notes Of The Great War: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1917)-Article

This WWI banknote represents the 2nd version of the 5 Mark Darlehenskassenscheine, issued by Imperial Germany. Darlehenskassenscheine...

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Notes Of The Kaiserreich, Siegfried And The Dragon: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1904)-Reference

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Dec 4, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Kaiserreich, Siegfried And The Dragon: 5 Marks (Imperial Germany, 1904)-Reference

This Imperial German banknote represents the 1st denomination of Goldmark (Series 1883). The observe features a beautiful illustration of...

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A Woman Of Two Empires, Then None: 1000 Kronen (Austria,1902/1919)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

A Woman Of Two Empires, Then None: 1000 Kronen (Austria,1902/1919)-Reference

This large ornate Austrian banknote, represents the 7th denomination of the Krone (Series 1919). Issued due to the dissolution of the...

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The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

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Nov 26, 20211 min read

The Sacred Head Of Lokecvara: 1000 Riel (Cambodia, 1973)-Reference

This Cambodian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the First Riel (Series 1973). The observe features a schoolgirl at class, her...

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Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

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Nov 25, 20211 min read

Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1,000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

This Bolivian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...

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Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

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Nov 21, 20211 min read

Notes Of The Syrian Arab Republic: 10 Pound (Syria, 1412/1991)-Reference

This Syrian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Syrian Pound (Series 1977). The observe features 18th century Azm Palace (in...

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Dąbrowski, Commander Of The Paris Commune: 200 Zlotych (Poland, 1988)-Article

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Nov 17, 20212 min read

Dąbrowski, Commander Of The Paris Commune: 200 Zlotych (Poland, 1988)-Article

This Cold War Era Polish banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Communist Series V, The Great Polish People (1974-1993). The...

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The Tea Farmers, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 10 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

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Nov 13, 20216 min read

The Tea Farmers, Reissued Notes Of The Second Riel: 10 Riel (Cambodia, 1987)-Article Variant

This Cambodian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Riel (Eighth Issue, Series 1987). The Eighth Issue is a brief two...

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Congo Reborn, Notes Of The Second Franc #1: 1 Centimes (Democratic Republic of Congo,1997)-Reference

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Oct 24, 20211 min read

Congo Reborn, Notes Of The Second Franc #1: 1 Centimes (Democratic Republic of Congo,1997)-Reference

This Congolese banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Franc (Series 1997). The observe depicts a Congolese woman...

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The Notes Of General Aung San #2: 5 Kyats (Myanmar, 1958)-Reference

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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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Bübüsara Beyşenalieva, The Great Kyrgyz Ballerina: 5 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1997)-Reference

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Sep 30, 20211 min read

Bübüsara Beyşenalieva, The Great Kyrgyz Ballerina: 5 Som (Kyrgyzstan, 1997)-Reference

This Kyrgyz banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Som (Series 1997). The observe features a portrait of Bübüsara...

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Life On The Cook Islands, The Northern Group: 50 Dollars (Cook Islands, 1992)-Reference

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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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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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La Gitana, The Gypsy Maidan: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1961)-Reference

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Sep 27, 20211 min read

La Gitana, The Gypsy Maidan: 5 Pesos (Mexico, 1961)-Reference

This Mexican banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Peso Series AA (sub-series LI), printed by the American Bank Note...

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Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Maiden Of The Sea: 100 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1955)-Article

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Sep 27, 20212 min read

Notes Of The Federation Dinar, The Maiden Of The Sea: 100 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1955)-Article

This Yugoslavian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the “Federation Dinar" (Series 1955). The Federation Dinar was the post-WWII...

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Notes Of The DDR, Clara Zetkin: 10 Mark (East Germany, 1971)-Article

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Sep 22, 20213 min read

Notes Of The DDR, Clara Zetkin: 10 Mark (East Germany, 1971)-Article

This small East German banknote represents the 2nd denomination of DDR Mark (Series 1971/1975 M). The Series M replaced the previous 1964...

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Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Cecília Meireles, The Educator Poet: 100 Cruzado Novo (Brazil, 1989)-Article

This colorful Brazilian banknote represent the 2nd denomination of Cruzado Novo (Series 1989-90). The Cruzado Novo was a short-lived...

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Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

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Sep 19, 20212 min read

Princess Isabel Of Brazil, The Redemptress: 200 Cruzeiros (Brazil, 1984)-Article

This Brazilian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the 2nd Cruzeiro (2nd Family, Series 1981-85). The 2nd Cruzeiro was adopted in...

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Magyar’s End, Pre-Soviet Hungry: 1,000,000 Pengő (Hungary, 1946)-Reference

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Sep 19, 20211 min read

Magyar’s End, Pre-Soviet Hungry: 1,000,000 Pengő (Hungary, 1946)-Reference

This post-WWII Hungarian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Pengő (Series 1945). The observe features a portrait of Lucia...

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Pantheon Of Heroines

Explore the world of women banknotes. These beautifully illustrated banknotes showcases women of the world. From the everyday worker, revolutionary leaders, and queens. Each representing their own respective era and culture.

(Some notes' feature women on opposite side, due to inclusion on other theme lists)