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Lithuanian Wildlife, Roe Deer: 200 Talonas (Lithuania, 1992)-Article

This early post-Soviet Lithuanian banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Lithuanian Talonas (1992). The term "talonas" is...

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Coin Of The Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos(Mexico, 1981)-Reference

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Coin Of The Aztec Emperor: 50 Centavos(Mexico, 1981)-Reference

This Mexican coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Mexican Peso (Series A). The detailed observe depicts Aztec Emperor...

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Coins Of Reunified Germany: 2 Pfennig (Germany, 1994)-Reference

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Coins Of Reunified Germany: 2 Pfennig (Germany, 1994)-Reference

This pre-Euro German coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Deutsche Mark (Series 1989). The observe features a oak tree...

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Harvest Of The Indian Ocean: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

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Harvest Of The Indian Ocean: 1,000 Francs (Madagascar, 1994)-Reference

This large colorful Madagascan banknote represent the 2nd denomination, of the Malagasy Franc (Series 1994). The observe features a young...

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Notes Of The West African Franc: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

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Notes Of The West African Franc: 500 Francs (Senegal, 2002)-Reference

This large West African banknote represents the 1st denomination of the West African CFA Franc (Series 1991). The beautifully illustrated...

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Notes Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

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Notes Of The Ashoka Lion: 10 Rupees (India, 1985)-Reference

This beautifully illustrated Indian banknote represents the 3rd denomination (3rd variant) of the Indian Rupee (Series 1970). The observe...

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Notes Of The Caracazo #2: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Reference

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Notes Of The Caracazo #2: 2 Bolivars (Venezuela, 1989)-Reference

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 2nd denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). The observe features a bust of Simon Bolivar...

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Notes Of The Caracazo #1: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Notes Of The Caracazo #1: 1 Bolivar (Venezuela, 1989)-Reference

This small Venezuelan banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Bolivar (Series 1989). The observe features a large numbers "1" and...

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The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

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The City Of Shibam Hadramawt: 50 Riel (Yemen, 1993)-Reference

This post-reunification Yemeni banknote represents the 3rd denomination of the "Reunification Rial" (Series 1990). The observe features...

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The Jade Emperor, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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3 days ago
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The Jade Emperor, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Josef Stalin, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan (China, Unknown)-Reference

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Ho Chi Mihn, World Leaders Hell Notes: 1 Million Yuan(China, Unknown)-Reference

This small novelty note is a 冥鈔 (míngchāo), more commonly known in Western nations as "Hell Money". These notes are produced by a wide...

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Notes Of The Kwangtung Bank: 50 Cents (Republic of China, 1949)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Notes Of The Kwangtung Bank: 50 Cents (Republic of China, 1949)-Reference

This small Chinese banknote represents the 4th denomination of the Yuan (Series 1949). It was issued by the Kwangtung Provincial Bank, in...

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Notes Of Serbian Krajina: 5 Million Dinara (Republic of Krajina, 1993)-Reference

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Notes Of Serbian Krajina: 5 Million Dinara (Republic of Krajina, 1993)-Reference

This Croatian War-era (1991-1995) banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Second Krajina Dinar (Series 1993). The observe...

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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 5000 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Reference

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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 5000 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1993)-Reference

This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Srpska Dinar (Series 1993). The observe features...

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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 10 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Notes Of The Republika Srpska: 10 Dinara (Republic Of Srpska, 1992)-Reference

This Bosnian War-era (1992-1995) banknote represents the 1st denomination of the First Srpska Dinar (Series 1992). The observe features...

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The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference

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The Last King Of Egypt: 5 Mallīm (Egypt, 1362/1943)-Reference

This WWII-era Egyptian coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Egyptian Pound (Series 1938). The observe features King Farouk I...

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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

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The Great Pyramids Of Giza: 5 Piastres (Egypt, 1404/1984)-Reference

This Cold War-era Egyptian coin represents the 3rd denomination of the Egyptian Pound (1984). The observe features an ornate tughra...

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Coin Of The Winter War: 25 Penniä (Finland, 1939)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Coin Of The Winter War: 25 Penniä (Finland, 1939)-Reference

This small Finnish coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the First Markka (Series 1939). The observe depicts the Finnish Coat of...

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Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Coins Of The Yugoslav SFR: 10 Dinara (Yugoslavia, 1977)-Reference

This large Yugoslavian coin represents the 8th denomination coin of the "Hard Dinar" (Series 1976). The observe lists the coin's value...

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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union #2: 2 Kopecki (Soviet Union, 1977)-Reference

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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union #2: 2 Kopecki (Soviet Union, 1977)-Reference

This small Soviet coin represents the 2nd denomination coin of the Soviet Ruble (Series 1961). The observe feature coin's value and mint...

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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union #1: 1 Kopeck (Soviet Union, 1973)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Small Coins Of The Soviet Union #1: 1 Kopeck (Soviet Union, 1973)-Reference

This small Soviet coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Soviet Ruble (Series 1961). The observe feature coin's value and mint...

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

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3 days ago
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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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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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On The Great War's Eve: 1 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1913)-Reference

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3 days ago
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On The Great War's Eve: 1 Pfennig (Imperial Germany, 1913)-Reference

This Imperial German coin represents the 1st denomination coin of the Goldmark (1890). The observe features a large "1", it's wrap-around...

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Coins Of The Kaiser #2: 10 Pfennig "Small Shield"(Imperial Germany, 1900)-Reference

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Coins Of The Kaiser #2: 10 Pfennig "Small Shield"(Imperial Germany, 1900)-Reference

This Imperial German coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Goldmark (1883). The observe features a large "10', it's...

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Coins Of The Kaiser #1: 10 Pfennig "Small Shield" (Imperial Germany, 1876)-Reference

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3 days ago
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Coins Of The Kaiser #1: 10 Pfennig "Small Shield" (Imperial Germany, 1876)-Reference

This Imperial German coin represents the 4th denomination coin of the Goldmark (1874). The observe features a large "10", it's...

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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 20 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

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Penguin Nation, Len Hill And His Bird Sanctuary: 20 Pound (Jason Islands, 1979)-Article

This large private banknote represents the 5th denomination of the Jason Islands Pound. In March 1970, wealthy naturalist Len W. Hill...

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Nizami Ganjavi, The Epic Persian Poet: 500 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1999)-Reference

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4 days ago
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Nizami Ganjavi, The Epic Persian Poet: 500 Manat (Azerbaijan, 1999)-Reference

This large Azeri banknote represents the 1st denomination of the Second Manat (Series 1993). The observe features a portrait of epic poet...

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Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

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4 days ago
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Juana de Padilla, A Once Forgotten Revolutionary: 1000 Bolivianos (Bolivia, 1982)-Reference

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

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