Saùng-Gauk, The Ancient Harp Of Asia: 50 Pyas (Myanmar, 1994)-Reference
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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Smithwick Numismatics
smithwicknumismati
- May 17
- 2 min
The Penny, Coins of The Great White North: 1 Penny (Canada, 1984)-Reference
This 12-sided Canadian coin represents the smallest denomination of the Canadian Dollar. Notably the Canadian Penny ceased production in...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 17
- 1 min
The Carpenter And The Volcano, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 100 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 3rd denomination of "Old" Króna (Series 1961). The observe features an illustration of...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 17
- 1 min
The Manuscript Collector, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 100 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 3rd denomination of New Króna (Series 1981-86, Printed 1961). The observe features an...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 16
- 1 min
The Biblical Translator, Notes From The Land Of Vikings: 50 Kronur (Iceland, 1961)-Reference
This large Icelandic banknote represents the 2nd denomination of New Króna (Series 1981-86, Printed 1961). The observe features an...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 15
- 1 min
Rakoto Frah, A Malagasy Musical Icon: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 15
- 1 min
The Salty Port Of Toamasina: 500 Ariary (Madagascar, 1983)-Reference
This colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 1st denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1983). The observe features a young...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 15
- 1 min
El Libertador And The Act Of Independence: 100 Pesos Bolivanos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of Marshall...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 15
- 1 min
Marshall Sucre And The Gateway Of The Sun: 50 Pesos Bolivanos (Bolivia, 1962)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1962). The observe features a portrait of Marshall...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 14
- 1 min
Igauzu Falls, A Waterfall Of Two Nations: 10 Pesos (Argentina, 1973)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1973). The observe features a portrait of General Manuel...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 14
- 1 min
The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1970)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1970). The observe features a portrait of General Manuel...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 14
- 1 min
Termas De Reyes, The Mountain Hotel: 50 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1976-83). The observe features a portrait of General Jose...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 14
- 1 min
The Second Founding Of Buenos Aires: 500,000 Pesos (Argentina, 1982)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 10th denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1976-83). The observe features a portrait of General...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 14
- 1 min
On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1976)-Reference
This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Peso Ley (Series 1976-83). The observe features a portrait of General Jose...
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smithwicknumismati
- May 11
- 1 min
Creation Of The Flag Redux: 10 Austral Overprint (Argentina, 1985)-Reference Variant
This Argentine banknote represent the 3rd denomination of the Austral (1985). As an emergency measure, this 10000 Pesos (1985) banknote...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 30
- 1 min
The Lakeside Sanctuary Of Ali: 20 Afghan (Democratic Republic Of Afghanistan, 1358/1979)-Reference
This Afghan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the First Afghani (Series 1979). The observe features the (then) Seal of the...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Marshall Bolognesi, Patron Of The Peruvian Army: 100,000 Intis (Peru, 1989)-Reference
This large Peruvian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Inti (3rd, Series 1988-89). The observe features a portrait of...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Cerrón Grande, The Great Dam Of El Salvador: 1 Colón(El Salvador, 1982)-Reference
This colorful Salvadorian banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Colón (Series 1982-88). The observe features a beautifully...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 29
- 1 min
Notes Of Indochina, The Woman And Peasant: 1 Piastre (French Indochina, 1936)-Reference
This large colorful, colonial banknote represents the 1st denomination of the French Indochinese Piastre (Series 1932-39). The observe...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 19
- 1 min
The Wise Spanish King: 5 Pesetas (Spain, 1954)-Reference
This small Spanish banknote represents the 2nd denomination of Peseta (Series 1953-57). The observe features a portrait of King Alfonso...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Villarroel, The Bolivian Juan Perón Redux: 5 Centavos Overprint (Bolivia, 1987)-Reference Variant
This Bolivian banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Second Boliviano (Overstamped, Series 1986). The observe features a...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 19
- 1 min
Villarroel, The Bolivian Juan Perón: 50,000 Peso Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1984)-Reference
This Bolivian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Peso Boliviano (Series 1981-84). The observe features a portrait of...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 18
- 1 min
The Fall And Rebirth Of The Hotel Llao Llao: 1 Peso (Argentina, 1983)-Reference
This Argentinean banknote represent the 1st denomination of the Peso Argentino (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of General...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 18
- 1 min
Monument To The National Flag: 5 Pesos (Argentina, 1983)-Reference
This Argentinean banknote represent the 2nd denomination of the Peso Argentino (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of General...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 18
- 1 min
On The Edge, Of The Americas: 100 Pesos (Argentina, 1983)-Reference
This Argentinean banknote represent the 5th denomination of the Peso Argentino (Series 1983). The observe features a portrait of General...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 12
- 1 min
Landmarks Of Belarus #9, The National Museum of Arts: 1000 Rublei (Belarus, 2000)-Reference
This large Belarusian banknote represents the 8th denomination of the Second Ruble (Series 2000). The observe features the National...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 100,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article
This Croatian banknote represents the 12th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (2nd of Series 1993). Despite their brief circulation...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 50,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1993)-Article
This Croatian banknote represents the 11th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (1st of Series 1993). Despite their brief circulation...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 10,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article
This Croatian banknote represents the 10th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (3rd of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...
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smithwicknumismati
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Independence, Early Notes Of The Croatian Republic: 5,000 Dinara (Croatia, 1992)-Article
This Croatian banknote represents the 9th denomination of the Croatian Dinar (2nd of Series 1992). Despite their brief circulation...
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